Jon Amtrup and his crew sail to Bear Island in the Barents Sea on a mission to banish plastic from this Arctic wilderness. His article was runner-up in the 2021…
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Climate Change: Why plastic pollution is a red herring
Myriad environmental initiatives are all laudable but can create confusion at a time when unified action is urgently needed, Mike Golding tells YM Editor Theo Stocker
Eco sails: options for sustainable sails
Wind power may seem eco-friendly, but with most sails essentially made from plastic, it’s time for greener technology, says Sam Fortescue
Spotting a leopard in the Mediterranean
Nicholas Hodgson shares how a personal crusade against litter resulted in ‘Trash Tuesdays’, an environmental initiative with ever-growing appeal. The article was runner-up in the 2021 Brian Black Memorial Award…
B&G partner with Sail Britain on yacht refit
The navigation and instrument firm B&G has worked with Sail Britain to help the organisation prepare their expedition yacht for its first season
Sailors urged to support Trash Tuesday to help fight against plastic pollution
Cruisers around the world are being urged to join the Trash Tuesday initiative to try and tackle ocean pollution
Volunteers sought for the Great British Beach Clean
This is the 25th year the Marine Conservation Society has organised its Great British Beach Clean