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New plans for City's tallest skyscraper create 'environment of surveillance'

Britain’s biggest private pension fund objected to a seven-metre-high screen at the base of the planned tower

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Ensuring Clear Sound for Outdoor Events: Tips for Speaker and Sound Rental

Outdoor events have a unique charm, from the open-air atmosphere to the freedom of spacious settings. However, achieving clear, powerful sound in outdoor spaces can be challenging due to open acoustics and environmental factors. Renting professional ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 27, 2024

Understanding the Role of Professional Pest Control in Protecting Your Property

Homeowners often face various pest issues, from ants in the kitchen to termites in the foundation. These unwanted guests can cause structural damage, spread disease, and disrupt peace of mind. While some pest problems can be managed with DIY ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 27, 2024

Environment watchdog scrapped as PM railroads minister

The prime minister has bulldozed his own environment minister to quash a deal to establish an environment watchdog.

AAP · Nov 27, 2024

Paradise lost? How cruise companies are ‘eating up’ the Bahamas

Another vast tourist resort project promising jobs and prosperity. But critics say such developments imperil the pristine environments they advertise

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

‘A dose of nature’: each time you visit a national park, you save the health budget almost $100

Visiting a national park is good for our health and wellbeing. But the benefits are not shared equally across the community. Often the people who need it most are least able to access a high-quality dose of nature.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2024

To Tackle Plastic Scourge, Philippines Makes Companies Pay

Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024

John Prescott packed a punch for the environment

Letters: Kate Ashbrook offers a reminder of his support for the right to roam and national parks, and Ben Piper recalls his role in convening a water summit. Plus letters from Ruth Blunt and Aidan Roddy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

New guide to encourage ‘farming with trees’ details 33 best species to plant

Guide aims to help farmers considering agroforestry, which officials say can deliver benefits to environment and farm businesses.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Storm Bert offers stark reminder of UK’s underfunded flood defences

Spending shortfall has seen 500 of 2,000 new protection projects abandoned despite growing severity of disasters

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024