A Shore Thing
Beach blobs: Jellyfish and tar are common hazards on local beaches. Matthew King
Memorial Day traditionally marks the kickoff of prime beach-going season. The shoreline is indeed a magnificent getaway. But as with any decent playground, dangers lurk. Here’s some advice for staying out of harm’s way this summer.
BACTERIAL POLLUTION
The good news is that water quality at local beaches continues to be very good, with 91% of L.A. County beaches receiving an A or B grade in the summer in Heal the Bay’s latest Beach Report Card. But bacteria-polluted hot spots remain. It’s a good idea to swim at least 100 yards from piers, storm drains and creek/river mouths. Think the length of a football field.
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New Documentary Inspiring Consumers to Shop Smarter for the Planet Debuts on Earth Day
Seeding Change explores how businesses are working to create positive change
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ This Earth Day,
Seeding Change, an award-winning, thought-provoking documentary will give an inside look into how large corporations affect climate change, inspiring consumers to shop smarter. Directed by renowned filmmaker Richard Yelland, the film takes a first-hand look at mission-based businesses that are working to fight poverty through Fair Trade job creation, protect the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest and regenerate topsoil through organic and sustainable agriculture.