The San Francisco beach clean in Fuengirola

Young people at the forefront of the fight to save the sea. Credit: Facebook

LAST Saturday a large number of people arrived at the San Francisco beach, for a day of shoreline cleaning supported by the Fuengirola Council. 

The intention was not only to remove the waste that manages to make its way onto the beach but also to highlight the importance of keeping the beaches in good condition and promoting cycling 

The Spanish Institute of Oceanography will stand on the beach and gave a talk to those present about the state of the Mediterranean and international waters. 

The hope is that as public awareness increases, so over a period of time, Fuengirola will be able to boast that visitors may enjoy 100 per cent sustainable beaches. 

As can be seen in the accompanying photograph, the majority of those taking part were youngsters and it is they who will be experiencing climate change and environmental difficulties in the future. 

Later next month, there will be a screening in 11 towns and cities of a new film by the group Fridays for another Future of a documentary about sustainability and environmental awareness. 

It is aimed mainly at schoolchildren and students and this is a Canadian film Youth Unstoppable which highlights the activities taken by young people around the world who are leading the fight against climate emergency in order to save the planet and their own futures. 

There will be a session in Fuengirola in the last week of October and to register for individuals or groups it is necessary to go online to: https://www.anotherwayff.com/event/fridays-for-another-future/

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John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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