Seals thought to have been lost on the north Norfolk coast due to last week’s storm fared better than feared, experts say.
Category: Environment
Zebras’ bold stripes protect the animals by masking their movements, according to a study.
Cattle are top global livestock emitters
Cattle are the biggest source of greenhouse gases, accounting for more than three-quarters of all emissions from global livestock, a survey shows.
Arctic sea-ice volume bounce back
The bounce back in the extent of sea ice in the Arctic this summer was reflected also in the volume of ice.
Hasan Mahmud slams greens’ mum on tree felling for blockade
Criticising environmentalists for not raising voice against indiscriminate tree felling across the country during ongoing political shutdown and blockade programmes, Environment Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said BNP-Jamaat has not only announced a war against people but also against the nature.
Floods from storm force Gazans to leave homes
More than 5,000 people in the Gaza Strip have been evacuated from their homes because of severe floods caused by torrential rain.
BBC Hidden Kingdoms to explain ‘constructed storytelling’
The BBC has included a making-of segment in its new nature documentary Hidden Kingdoms, explaining to viewers how some scenes have been re-enacted.
Savvy bar-tailed godwit equipped for climate challenge
The bird world’s long-distance champion is probably savvy enough to cope with climate change, researchers believe.
Snow falls in Cairo first time in over 100 years
Cairo has been transformed into a winter wonderland after a “historic” storm in the Middle East brought a rare treat to Egypt’s capital Friday: a blanket of powdery, white snow.
BMDA’s quality seed production project needs to be continued
Farmers and others concerned called for continuation of quality seed production project of Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) for the sake of boosting rice production in the region including its vast Barind tract.
Compost fertilizer production in homesteads becomes popular
Production of compost fertilizers in homestead areas has become popular bringing fortune to hundreds of people including small and marginal farmers and distressed women in recent years in northern Bangladesh.
Data to expose ‘sleeping ice giant’
Scientists have finally begun mapping one of the least explored regions of Antarctica – the Recovery Catchment.
Weather ‘behind ozone hole changes’
Scientists have been puzzled why the hole, which forms each year over Antarctica, has been changing considerably in size from year to year.
Mid-East governments sign Red Sea-to-Dead Sea water deal
Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority have signed a water sharing pact aimed at one day replenishing the rapidly drying Dead Sea.
Sumatra coastal cave records stunning tsunami history
A cave on the northwestern coast of Sumatra holds a remarkable record of big tsunamis in the Indian Ocean.
Once ignored, mountain agendas now draw global attention
Three years ago, Prof John Beddington, then chief scientist of the UK government, warned that shortages of food, water and energy would unleash public unrest, cross-border conflicts and mass migration by 2030.
Flights cancelled as fog grounds more than 100 planes
Thick fog has led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at London’s Heathrow and City airports.
Esa’s Cryosat mission detects continued West Antarctic ice loss
West Antarctica continues to lose ice to the ocean and this loss appears to be accelerating, according to new data from Europe’s Cryosat spacecraft.
Europe’s biggest energy plant switches from coal to biomass
Britain’s largest coal-fired power station is set to become one of Europe’s biggest renewable electricity generators today, with the potential for new future generation on the site to be based on truly clean coal.
Like ancient humans, some lemurs slumber in caves
After playing, feeding, and socializing in trees all day, some ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) take their nightly respite in caves, according to a new study in Madagascar Conservation and Development.
Europe’s rarest orchid rediscovered in the Azores
Europe’s rarest species of orchid has been rediscovered on a single volcanic ridge in the Azores, claim scientists.
Farmers experiencing four crops annually in N-districts
Farmers of selected areas of eight northern districts including Gaibandha under Rangpur division are experiencing four crops in a land annually through systematic cultivation.
Mustard cultivation in Joypurhat
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken up a massive plan to cultivate mustard in all five upazilas of the district during the current Rabi season.
RCC plans to conserve 53 ponds in Rajshahi city
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has planned to conserve 53 natural water-bodies in the city in order to retain its surface water resources for protecting the environment from further degradation.
Learning lessons from past storm surges
The United Kingdom is an island nation with more than 11,000 miles of coastline.
Seal pups in Norfolk lost to deadly storm surge
Hundreds of grey seals have been lost on the north Norfolk coast due to the deadly storm surge, say experts.
Harlequin ladybirds escape natural ‘enemies’
Harlequin ladybirds escape parasites which attack native species, scientists have found.
Bumper production of winter vegetables likely in south-western region
Farmers and officials of the DAE are expecting a bumper production of winter vegetables in South-western region under Khulna division in the current Rabi season.
Orange farming becomes popular in sub-Himalayan districts
Cultivation of orange on commercial basis has become popular in the sub-Himalayan northern districts where farmers have been getting excellent production of the high-priced aristocrat fruit in recent years.
Govt to procure 64,876 tonnes Aman rice from Rangpur division
The government has set a target of procuring 64,876 tonnes of Aman rice from all 58 upazilas in eight districts under Rangpur division during this season, official sources said.