Though people may be eager to jump in the ocean in the coming days, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday telling people to avoid the water at several beaches due to high bacteria levels.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
In recent years, Bansko, a small ski resort town at the foot of Pirin Mountain, has emerged as an international expat hub, offering endless mountain views and proximity to some of northern Greece's best beaches.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says previous research used incorrect information about water levels along the world’s coastlines.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
State leaders seem to care more about the undocumented, DEI, Don’t Say Gay, redistricting, Hope Florida and school vouchers while our coastlines are eroding.
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Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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