UK rivers contain ‘cocktail of chemicals and stimulants’ endangering aquatic life Exclusive: Researchers find 61% of fresh waters in the UK contain high levels of phosphate and nitrate The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024
Environmental delegates gather in Colombia for a conference on dwindling global biodiversity As the world grapples with plummeting levels of biodiversity, Colombia is hosting two weeks of meetings for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024
BHP Goes On Trial In London Over 2015 Toxic Brazil Mine Disaster Australian mining giant BHP goes on trial on Monday over one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters, potentially triggering billions of dollars in compensation to be shared among hundreds of thousands of plaintiffs. International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024
Expanding coal mines – and reaching net zero? Tanya Plibersek seems to believe both are possible Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent decision to approve expansion plans for three New South Wales coal mines disappointed many people concerned with stabilising the global climate. The Conversation · Oct 20, 2024
'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded camps to emperors cleaning up rivers, there are many lessons to be learned. LiveScience · Oct 20, 2024
Inflation hasn't been defeated yet because the housing crisis could bring it back "One area where inflation could resurge is housing inflation in an environment where the fundamental mismatch of supply and demand remains a major challenge for the housing market." Fortune · Oct 20, 2024
Malam, an artist taking the idea of a 'collection' to a new level Made up of hundreds of discarded toys, household items, broken cables and bits of plastic, Cameroonian artist Malam’s giant head-shaped sculptures are deceptively playful. Invited to the Also Known as Africa contemporary art and design fair (AKAA) in Paris, the artist says his installations are in fact a harsh critique… Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2024
University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels Princeton University, the only other North American school to take similar action, rolled back its commitment recently The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2024
Having good manners in the office doesn’t need a policy Some behaviors should be zero-tolerance offenses, but let’s not make minor interpersonal differences an HR issue The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2024
Banking on seeds to help save endangered possum More than 60 years after the rediscovery of a rare possum in Victoria, scientists are looking ahead to save the tiny population that remains in the wild. AAP · Oct 19, 2024
Storm Ashley mapped: Where and when are ‘danger to life’ weather warnings in force across UK? Met Office is warning of possible damage to homes, power cuts and disruption to travel by air, road, rail and ferry The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024
32 tips for taking care of pet turtles Check out our top tips for taking care of pet turtles. PetsRadar · Oct 19, 2024
Sunburn: Why Asia’s biggest electronic dance music festival still doesn’t have a venue Tickets are already on sale and the festival is supposed to be just over two months away, but organisers for Sunburn 2024 are facing stiff opposition from locals in Goa who fear it will bring drugs, noise pollution and environmental damage. Shahana Yasmin reports The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024
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The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024 Afro-Colombians fight the effects of gold mining through biodiversity projects in a violent region Many initiatives by ethnic communities in impoverished Choco in northwestern Colombia aim to fight back against the environmental devastation inflicted upon the Atrato, a river that weaves around some 750 kilometers (470 miles) through northern Colombian jungles
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024 ‘This could wreck the area’: anger at new Guggenheim in Spanish nature reserve Environmental groups are among those appalled at plans to expand into Guernica and the Urdaibai reserve – but others welcome it
AAP · Oct 18, 2024 Australia look to NZ for advice on bird flu threat Australia and New Zealand environment ministers have met to discuss the best way to prevent a deadly outbreak of bird flu that's caused havoc elsewhere.
AAP · Oct 18, 2024 Controversial environmental laws to slash green tape Western Australia's revised environmental laws will slash green tape and reduce duplication while maintaining environmental standards, the government says.
inkl · Oct 18, 2024 The Impact of Canadian Gambling Laws on Online Casinos in 2024 The world of online gambling in Canada is always changing, and 2024 is no exception. As the gambling laws evolve, they directly impact how players and operators interact within the online casino space. Understanding these shifts is crucial for both seasoned gamblers and new players alike, as they determine the…
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024 Preventing falls: Google Street View offers a quick way to assess risks for older New Zealanders Google Street View has fast become a tool for people trying to get the feel for a community, look at real estate – and sometimes prank the tech giant when its mapping car drives by. But it also has the potential to help prevent falls and injuries in New Zealand’s…
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024 ‘The waters become corrupt, the air infected’: here’s how Ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with environmental damage Today the perilous state of the environment is often in the news. Many stories describe how Earth is being damaged by human beings and discuss ways to prevent this.
AAP · Oct 17, 2024 Conservationists hold fears for the EPA's independence The Conservation Council says the WA government is in the process of gutting the independence of the state's environmental protection authority.
International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024 Trial Into Brazil Mining Disaster To Open In London A long-awaited trial into whether Australian miner BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters opens in London on Monday, potentially triggering compensation totalling billions of dollars.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024 British BAME and foreign doctors ‘suffer discrimination throughout careers’ GMC’s chief executive says report is ‘shaming’ and BMA urges NHS to make working environment more inclusive
Newslaundry · Oct 16, 2024 What’s Your Ism? Rishika Pardikar on India’s climate crisis, vulnerable communities How did the Modi government gain the Shompen tribe’s consent for the construction of two cities, a port, and a gas refinery on the Great Nicobar Island? What does carbon trading mean for the environment? Do changes to the Forest Conservation Act threaten community forests? What are the expectations from…