With the increasing use of plastic, human influence has become a threat to the oceans. Waterborne plastic poses a serious threat to fish, seabirds, marine reptiles and marine mammals, as well as to boats and coasts.
The last time the country was hit by two tropical storms in the span of 24 hours was in 1958, officials said. Never before has it been struck by a hurricane and another storm at the same time.
The 290-meter (951-foot) vessel – longer than the Titanic and more than twice as heavy – could be seen gradually emerging from its resting place close to the tiny port of Tuscany's stunning Giglio island.
One gunman was killed at the scene of the shooting Monday morning while police searched for two other men — both seen in military-style clothing — who may have been involved.
A private security guard had been convicted and sentenced to prison for the shooting death of a U.S. student in 2011, but an appeals court ordered a new trial.
A proposal to add an extra day of vehicle restrictions was scrapped, while officials implement alternative work hours to help solve urban gridlock on the roadways.
