The battle for access to Jamaica's billion-dollar beaches

In this week's newsletter: Activists are accusing the government of privatising the coastline to support the country's thriving tourism industry, at the expense of locals- Don't get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereEvery year, millions of visitors from across the globe visit Jamaica to enjoy its gorgeous beaches, fuelling a multibillion dollar tourism industry. But, in recent years, its picture-perfect coastlines have become a battleground for access after successive governments privatised its shorelines to support the country's thriving all-inclusive hotel industry.The complex row, which has seen protesters clashing with police and campaigners tearing down barriers around privatised properties, is now playing out in the country's courts. We take a closer look at each side's case, and what's at stake.European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists sayA sad inevitability': after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?'But we're just 1% of emissions': do smaller countries' climate efforts matter? Continue reading...