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I study how radiation interacts with the environment – and the capsule lost in WA is a whole new ballgame

By now, you’ve probably heard about a tiny radioactive capsule that went missing from the back of a truck somewhere in Western Australia. Inside is a small but dangerous amount of Caesium-137, a radioactive chemical element that can harm both people and nature.

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No longer the bridesmaid

Some 3,000kg of baby's breath flowers decorated a wedding reception under the concept of "The Flower Nebula". After the reception, Chayawat Panjaphakdee, better known as "Joe Rainforest", the managing director of Rainforest Thailand and Rakdok, did not want to trash the flowers. When Seacon Square Srinakarin asked him to design…

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Methane emissions from offshore oil and gas severely under-reported, study finds

An environmental group is concerned offshore oil and gas industries are underestimating their emissions after an international study found methane leaks were under-reported in the UK.

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Thérèse Coffey admits UK can’t achieve air pollution target advised by experts

Environment secretary sets lower 10-year objective for cleaner air but researchers say their goal is reachable with stronger action

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Wyndford flats denied listed status in blow for tenants hoping to stop demolition

Historic Environment Scotland has concluded that the four Wyndford tower blocks facing demolition are not of "special architectural or historic interest" despite calls to save them.

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Time for stronger forestry regulations to control pollution

Forestry practices need updating to meet acceptable environmental bottom lines, says Gary Taylor

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Environmental concerns are on the rise across the world–but Americans’ support for climate action has been stagnant for years. Here’s why

Al Gore's 2006 documentary won over Americans to the climate cause–but the scientific debate and political polarization have hardened attitudes since.

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Environment Agency workers to walk out in pay dispute

Unison and Prospect members in areas including river inspection, flood forecasting, coastal risk management and pollution control will strike.

The Independent UK

Fintech Moov just raised $45 million in a ‘very difficult’ environment. Here’s how

Moov Financial spent three months raising its latest round that saw Visa investing for the first time.

Fortune

NATO, Japan Pledge to Strengthen Ties in Face of ‘Historic’ Security Threat

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Japanese premier Fumio Kishida pledged on Tuesday to strengthen ties, saying Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its growing military cooperation with China had created the most tense security environment since World War Two. The comments came in a statement issued during Stoltenberg's trip to Japan…

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Plastic pollution in Nigeria: whose job is it to clean up the mess?

Take a walk or drive through the streets of most Nigerian cities, and you will see plastic waste everywhere. The country’s rivers, lakes and ocean are also full of discarded plastic. Nigeria is estimated to generate about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Plastic accounts for 15% of the…

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Property owners along the proposed Hunter Gas Pipeline route stand by their rights

The NSW Environment Defenders office estimates more than 400 landholders could be directly impacted by the proposed Hunter Gas Pipeline route.

Newcastle Herald

Playground rubber surface at Bargara criticised for effects on health and environment

Safety concerns over rubber surfaces used in children's playgrounds have prompted some councils to remove it. An environmental group wants it to happen everywhere.

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Environmentalists blast Government’s roadmap for a cleaner, greener country

Plans to restore nature, improve environmental quality, and increase the prosperity of the country are to be set out by the Government on Tuesday.

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Farmers will be key to plan to restore England’s green spaces and wildlife

Environmental Improvement Plan includes many ambitious pledges but hard-pressed agricultural sector will need effective support

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Every household in England ‘to be within 15 minutes of green space or water’

Major environmental plan includes tackling sewage spills and restoring wildlife habitats but critics question lack of funding

The Independent UK

Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon

Germany announced on Monday that it would make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil

Glasgow Live

Historic Sauchiehall Street M&S facade 'should be saved from demolition'

Paul Sweeney MSP calls for the facade of the historic Sauchiehall Street building to be saved from demolition have been backed by Historic Environment Scotland.

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How evangelicals moved from supporting environmental stewardship to climate skepticism

White conservative evangelicals, who make up most of the religious right movement, largely oppose government regulation to protect the environmental initiatives, including efforts to curb human-caused climate change. Multiple social scientific studies, for example, consistently reveal that this group maintains a significant level of climate skepticism.

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Family travel 5: Top spots for wild animal sightings

For animal lovers, seeing your favorite creature in a natural environment can be one of life’s great thrills. Here are five ideas to consider.

The Independent UK

Is there hope for a dying river in Kenya's growing capital?

As clean water runs short, one of Africa’s fastest growing cities is struggling to balance the needs of creating jobs and protecting the environment, and the population of over 4 million feels the strain

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What makes archaeology useful as well as exciting? It offers lessons from the past

Archaeology is fun. It’s so much fun that sometimes people do not treat it with the seriousness it deserves. Studying the past, through what people leave behind, can offer insights into some of the world’s challenges – like hunger, health, and protecting the environment.

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Environmentalists protest airport project near Albanian bird sanctuary

Environmentalists protested over the weekend at the building site of a new airport in Albania's south meant to boost tourism but which they say will endanger sanctuaries for some 200 bird species including flamingos and pelicans.

The Guardian - UK

Death in the marshes: environmental calamity hits Iraq’s unique wetlands

Rivers and lakes that have nurtured communities since civilisation’s dawn are drying up, as drought leads to hunger, displacement and simmering conflict

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Green India Challenge Reaching New Heights, 'Inspiring' Environment Flag Hoists On Antarctica

The Green India Challenge, which has been launched with the objective to nurture the Nature and Environment better and providing clean air to mankind, touched another height after its emblematic flag was hoisted on the peak of the highest mountain in Antarctica. Read further on Dynamite News:

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