Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week:

1. Thailand’s most famous beach, Maya Bay, is set to be tourist-free for at least another two years – CNN reports that Maya Bay, the stunning cove made famous by “The Beach”, the 2000 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio is will likely to remain closed for two more years to allow for its natural resources to regenerate, according to Songtam Suksawang, director of Thailand’s National Parks Department (NPD).

2. Amsterdam bans all petrol and diesel cars and motorbikes from 2030 – The plan will start next year with a ban of diesel cars over 15 years of age, as the city works to improve its terrible track record for air quality, which it has gained despite the Dutch people’s love of bicycles, according to The Driven.

3. Irish parliament declares climate emergency –…