Have you ever wondered why our beaches seem to be expanding or why certain shorelines remain robust against the relentless waves? The answer might surprise you: we're adding sand to the beach. As the climate crisis escalates, our sandy havens are under threat, but humans have deployed a clever strategy to combat this—sand nourishment. However, is this solution more harmful than helpful?
Have you ever imagined a world without mosquitoes? It's a tantalizing thought, considering these winged pests are responsible for more human deaths than any other creature on Earth. But hold onto that thought, because what I'm about to tell you might just flip your perspective on this age-old enemy.