Four animals previously unknown to science have been discovered in deep water off Scotland, the Scottish government has said.
Category: Environment
14 children die of cold
Fourteen children have died at the Rangpur Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) in the past 48 hours due to cold-related diseases, doctors say. Bangladesh’s northern districts are experiencing severe cold. The sun is hardly seen and people, particularly children are…
Massive plan taken for Irri-Boro cultivation in Narail
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken up programme to cultivate Irri-Boro paddy in three upazilas of the district during the current season.
Farmers urged to promote modern technology for boosting yield
Speakers at a training programme here have urged farmers to promote modern technologies especially raised bed system for boosting crop yield to ensure food security of the country\’s gradually increasing population.
Fog hampers ferry service
Severe traffic congestion has developed on both sides of the Padma river at Mawa-Kewrakandi and Paturia-Doulatdia points, as ferry services remained suspended for several hours because of dense fog.
New analysis of ocean currents may solve eel mystery
A new analysis of wind-driven Atlantic currents may help scientists solve a mysterious decline in eel numbers.
Wildlife ‘thrived’ in 2013 after hot summer
The hot summer in the UK provided a much-needed boost for wildlife with butterflies, moths and grasshoppers all thriving, the National Trust says.
Sunflower new addition to Jhalakati oilseeds
Farmers here are cultivating sunflower as new oilseed crop on vast tracts of land raising total oilseed cultivation acreage in the southern district.
UK Met Office to offer daily space weather forecasts
The Met Office is to begin offering daily forecasts about the weather in space.
Heavy rain kills eight in St Vincent
At least eight people died and dozens were forced out of their homes by heavy rain in the Caribbean islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
New Tapir species discovered in the Amazon
Brazil – A new species of tapir, a mammal considered to be endangered or vulnerable, has been identified by scientists in the Amazon rainforest in parts of Brazil and Colombia.
Tsunami threat to Sumatra continues
A great offshore earthquake, like the one that killed hundreds of thousands when it struck off Indonesia’s Sumatra coast in December 2004, would seem to offer a small measure of solace to survivors: The offshore tectonic fault that caused the…
Sunflower new addition to Jhalakati oilseeds
Farmers here are cultivating sunflower as new oilseed crop on vast tracts of land raising total oilseed cultivation acreage in the southern district.
Farmers expect bumper mustard production in Khulna division
Farmers in 10 districts of Khulna division are expecting a bumper production of mustard in the current season.
US and Canada storms spell cold, dark Christmas for many
Hundreds of thousands of households in Canada and the northern US are facing a Christmas without electricity after a severe ice storm.
Russia drops first Greenpeace Arctic 30 case
Russian authorities have dropped criminal charges against the first of 30 people accused of taking part in a Greenpeace protest in the Arctic.
Satisfactory mustard-seed output expected in Rajshahi region
The farmers and officials concerned are predicting a satisfactory production of mustard following various government steps and favourable climatic conditions in the region this Rabi season.
Small lifestyle changes ‘lower type 2 diabetes risk’
Modest lifestyle changes in diet and activity by South Asian families improve their chance of losing weight to lower their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study. Making moderate improvements could help to improve their health and wellbeing,…
‘Massive’ reservoir of melt water found under Greenland ice
Researchers say they have discovered a large reservoir of melt water that sits under the Greenland ice sheet all year round.
UK hit by heavy rain and strong winds
Heavy rain and strong winds are disrupting road, rail and sea travel ahead of the Christmas break in parts of the UK. About 3,000 homes and businesses in Cornwall are without power, while 9,000 are without power in Berkshire.
Aman paddy harvesting nearing completion in Khulna division
Harvest of Aman paddy is nearing completion in 10 districts of Khulna division during the current season.
New laws in force to protect Scottish shellfish waters
Dozens of Scottish shellfish nurseries will be protected under new legislation that has come into force.
Balanced use of fertiliser, pesticide increases crop production
Balanced use of compost fertilisers with chemical fertilisers and optimum application of pesticides could increase crop production to ensure food security in the natural disaster-prone areas, speakers said on Saturday.
Scientists still wait for clear signs of ozone hole healing
Earth’s upper atmosphere is still so saturated with ozone-eating chlorine that it will take about another decade for evidence that a nearly 25-year-old ban on such destructive chemicals is working, scientists said.
Animal smuggling ring leader pleads guilty amid fresh slaughter
U.S. officials warned today of an “urgent” need to stop the increasing “slaughter of magnificent creatures” around the world, as they announced a “significant” step toward fighting animal poaching.
Sometimes, the whales watch you
The Mirror revealed a series of stunning photographs of a 50-ton southern right whale and her calves meandering in shallow waters off the coast of Argentina.
Wildlife groups criticise green farm subsidy move
Wildlife groups have accused the government of caving in to the big farmers over planned changes to farm subsidies in England.
UK bases in Cyprus ‘are bird-trapping hotspots’
UK sovereign base areas (SBAs) in Cyprus have become illegal bird-trapping “hotspots”, according to research.
T-Aman demonstration blocks set up in Jamalpur
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken a programme to set up 60 Transplanted (T)-Aman Demonstration blocks in the district in the current season.
Wheat farming can mitigate Barind‘s water-stress condition: experts
Expansion of wheat farming can mitigate the existing water-stress condition in the high Barind tract as wheat is an environment friendly crop, experts said here Tuesday.