Heritage chief agrees to meet with community over controversial fencing at Dunblane Catherdral HES chief executive Alex Paterson tells Holyrood committee he is "happy" to meet Community Council members. Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022
Was new Boston Celtics big man Blake Griffin throwing shade at the Brooklyn Nets in his introductory presser? The veteran frontcourt player said he wasn't used to the kind of environment he encountered in Boston. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022
Environment sector has failed to become more inclusive, study suggests Out of 44 charities, only 4% said they had a consistently implemented action plan to increase ethnic diversity The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022
Labor's plan to save threatened species is an improvement – but it's still well short of what we need Australia’s dire and shameful conservation record is well established. The world’s highest number of recent mammal extinctions – 39 since colonisation. Ecosystems collapsing from the north to the south, across our lands and waters. Even species that have survived so far are at risk, as the sad list of threatened… The Conversation · Oct 5, 2022
Leaders urged to protect Lake Eyre rivers Environmental groups and farmers are worried about major environmental concerns about the impact of gas developments on the Lake Eyre basin. AAP · Oct 5, 2022
Durbin, Krishnamoorthi call on federal board to delay merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said the merger would mean more freight trains moving through the Chicago area that could be harmful to the environment, trigger traffic jams on streets and make it more difficult for first responders to get to places in times of emergencies. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022
Priority listing for local species must be matched with funding, experts say A roadmap has been released to improve outcomes of threatened species over the next 10 years, replacing a plan released by the former government in 2021. The Canberra Times · Oct 5, 2022
Battery recycling scheme powers ahead A new battery recycling scheme is off to a flying start in Australia in a win for the environment and the reuse of precious resources. AAP · Oct 5, 2022
Rules toughened to protect waterways during new developments Developers will be required to submit a detailed proposal demonstrating their capacity to prevent erosion. The Canberra Times · Oct 4, 2022
Make your pension more sustainable Letter: Pensioners can help ensure a better environment for their children and grandchildren by urging pension fund trustees to make green investments, says Rory Murphy The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022
In 1st speech as Prince of Wales, William champions wildlife Prince William has delivered his first speech as heir to the throne at a wildlife protection summit The choice of venue signals that the royal family will continue to champion environmental protection as King Charles III is forced to step back from front-line campaigning The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022
‘Show us the money,’ environment groups say after Labor sets goal of preventing any new extinctions Advocates deride $224.5m funding pledge given one study suggests $2bn a year needed to recover 2,000 threatened plants, animals and ecological communities The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022
Hasbro's Investor Day: Does Optimus Prime Beat Mattel's Barbie? With a highly competitive environment and low barriers to entry, the toy industry continues to offer challenges, even for big household names like Hasbro (NASDAQ: Benzinga · Oct 4, 2022
The biggest victim of the great California water crisis isn't cities or farmers LOS ANGELES — As California fast approaches what is likely to be a fourth year of punishing drought, residents are being asked to cut their water use to historic lows. But while city dwellers are rising to the occasion — including record reductions in Los Angeles in August — urban… Los Angeles Times · Oct 4, 2022
Wales Online · Oct 4, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng blames Queen's funeral for botched mini-budget 'It was a high speed, high pressure environment'
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng says ‘high pressure’ following Queen’s death factor behind flawed mini budget roll-out Chancellor says pitch could have been prepared better after speed of events created ‘high pressure environment’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022 Paris joins other French cities in World Cup TV boycott Local authorities will not broadcast matches in protest at human rights and environmental abuses in Qatar
Benzinga · Oct 4, 2022 As Credit Suisse Woes Inspire Parallels To 2008 Financial Crisis, Analyst Says 'Much Different Environment, Much Different Situation' A senior analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, Alison Williams, said the “key issue” with Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS) is structural profitability and dismissed parallels drawn with the 2008 financial crisis which saw the
The New Daily · Oct 4, 2022 Species added to endangered lists as government announces conservation plan New species added to the critically endangered and endangered lists as the government outlines a pathway for conservation and recovery.
Salon · Oct 4, 2022 Brazil election could decide Amazon fate Bolsonaro "derided Indigenous people, environmentalists and science" while weakening environmental protections
Zenger · Oct 4, 2022 Why Bitcoin Mining Is Terrible For The Environment Bitcoin mining is more damaging than beef production and almost as environmentally unsustainable as crude oil, according to new research. The digital currency is causing more damage to the climate over time, scientists at the University of New Mexico warn.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 4, 2022 Australia to Set Aside at Least 30% of its Land Mass to Protect Endangered Species Australia will set aside at least 30% of its land mass for conservation in a bid to protect plants and animals in the island continent famed for species found nowhere else in the world, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said on Tuesday. Australia has lost more mammal species than any other…
France 24 · Oct 4, 2022 Qatar World Cup 2022: Paris to scrap showing matches on big screens amid concerns over rights Paris will not broadcast World Cup matches on giant screens in public fan zones amid concerns over rights violations of migrant workers and the environmental impact of the tournament in Qatar.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022 How to ensure the world's largest pumped-hydro dam isn't a disaster for Queensland's environment To quit coal and move to renewables, we need large-scale energy storage. That’s where pumped hydro comes in. Queensland’s ambitious new plan involves shifting from a coal-dominated electricity grid to 80% renewables within 13 years, using 22 gigawatts of new wind and solar. The plan relies on two massive new…
Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2022 Australia targets zero-extinction with promise to conserve land Government says it will aim to conserve 30 percent of Australia’s land mass in attempt to protect its unique wildlife.