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About graham.land

Graham Land is a writer who grew up in the suburbs of Washington, DC, where he was part of the local hardcore punk and Straight Edge scene. Through this musical movement he became involved in grass roots interests such as anti-racist activism, animal rights and Ecology. In 2000 he relocated to Europe, earning an MA in History from Malmö University in Sweden. Graham writes for the environmental news blog greenfudge.org.

Keep Uluwatu clean – Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu Posted on 12/13/2012 by

Australian pro surfer helps keep Uluwatu clean. Just over a year ago I posted about Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu (ESRU), … More

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Video: Surfing goat (and other animals) Posted on 03/12/2012 by

Last fall I posted about surfing dogs, who now even have their own competitions in places like Huntington Beach, California. … More

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Portugal makes waves: Liga MEO Pro Surf and another big wave record? Posted on 03/06/2012 by

Portugal keeps rising on the global surfing stage. In terms of extreme sports, Garrett McNamara has been getting a lot … More

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Erosion poses problems for Australian surfing Posted on 02/27/2012 by

Australia’s beaches are eroding, some having completely disappeared. Kingscliff Beach, the location of one of the country’s oldest surf clubs … More

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Stone Roses play Optimus Alive Festival in July Posted on 02/20/2012 by

I recently posted about the upcoming Sumol Summer Fest, which will take place in Ericeira at the end of June. … More

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See the sights of Bali! Posted on 02/14/2012 by

Away from the thumping beats and flowing alcohol of Kuta there is a thriving and fascinating culture to experience on … More

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Here come the Irish + Portugal’s first surf film fest Posted on 02/08/2012 by

Surfing is exploding in Ireland and many Irish surfers are heading to Portugal to sample some of the world’s best … More

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Bali’s next generation Posted on 01/30/2012 by

In the coming years expect visitors to Bali to be younger and more Russian, but don’t worry, there will continue … More

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Amazing waves… Posted on 01/24/2012 by

Beautiful beaches and great waves help make Portugal a top destination for travelers and surfers alike. Those who don’t actually … More

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Surf art and film in Bali Posted on 01/16/2012 by

When it comes to contemporary art, design and filmmaking, the meeting of modern surf culture and the tropical traditions of … More

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