By Matt McGrath A bloc of countries has issued a joint call for the creation of marine reserves in Antarctica.
Category: Environment
Extreme weather can be the ‘most important cause of poverty’
New research suggests that extreme weather events will keep people poor in many parts of the world. The authors argue that where disasters like drought are prevalent, they can be the most important cause of poverty.
Just one in five children connected to nature, says study
Large numbers of children in Britain are missing out on the natural world, a study from the RSPB suggests.
Ocean and climate: The new theory
Assessing the effect of climate change on upwelling ecosystems is essential to be able to predict the future of marine resources. The zones concerned by this upwelling of cold deep water, which is very rich in nutrients, provide up to…
Air pollution ‘still harming Europeans’ health’
By Mark Kinver Air pollution is still continuing to damage European citizens’ health and the environment, latest figures show.
Germany delays EU limit on CO2 emissions from cars
The German government has persuaded its EU partners to delay introducing new limits on CO2 emissions from cars.
Coordinated efforts to reduce disaster risk stressed
RANGPUR, Oct 14, 2013 (BSS) – Speakers at a post-rally discussion here yesterday stressed coordinated efforts and early preparedness to ensure an efficient management system forreducing risk of natural disasters, losses of lives and properties. They were addressing the discussion…
Global warming will increase intensity of El Nino, scientists say
By Matt McGrath Scientists say they are more certain than ever about the impact of global warming on a critical weather pattern.
M ‘golden rice’ opponents wicked, says minister Owen Paterson
Opponents of the development of a type of genetically modified (GM) rice enriched with vitamin A are “wicked”, the environment secretary has said.
Wind farm ‘gravy train’ criticised by UK Conservatives
The Conservative Party has said councils in Scotland have received more than 2,500 wind farm applications in the past 18 months.
Nations adopt landmark mercury pollution convention
By Mark Kinver Nations have begun signing a legally binding treaty designed to curb mercury pollution and the use of the toxic metal in products around the globe.
Int’l Day for Disaster Reduction Sunday
The International Day for Disaster Reduction will be observed in the country on Sunday as elsewhere across the globe to raise awareness of how people are taking action to reduce their risk to disasters.
Battle in the Himalayas
Apa Sherpa’s battle and struggles in the Himalayas- to raise awareness about Climate Change in the mountain communities and the successful completion of the historic Great Himalaya Trai-Climate Smart Celebrity Trek (15 Jan-22 April 2012).
Who is exposed to more pesticides, rural or urban dwellers?
From: s.e. smith, Care2
The rise of indoor cropping
From: Tess Riley, Green Futures, Triple Pundit
DoE issues notices to 27 brick kilns in Narayanganj
The Department of Environment (DoE) has issued notices to 27 brick kilns in Narayanganj City Corporation and in two municipalities in Rupganj to stop their operations immediately, or face being shifted for not using concrete chimneys.
Cyclone ‘Phailin’ likely to cross Orissa coast
The very severe cyclonic storm ‘Phailin’ with estimated centre pressure of 945 hPa over the west-central Bay and adjoining east-central Bay moved slightly northeastwards over the same area.
National sanitation month-2013 being celebrated in Gaibandha
National sanitation month-2013 is being celebrated in the district from October 10 with a call to achieve 100 per cent sanitation coverage target by 2015 through stopping the open defecation.
Elephants ‘understand human gesture’
By Victoria Gill African elephants have demonstrated what appears to be an instinctive understanding of human gestures, according to UK scientists.
Govt shutdown leaves Antarctic research operations in the cold
From: Robin Blackstone, ENN The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the suspension of all operations “not essential to the human safety and preservation of the property”�. This means that field and research activities will be wrapped up as the…
European Union on track to reach 2020 climate goals
From: Edouard Stenger, Clean Techies
5.72 lakh tonnes Aus rice produced in N’region
The farmer have achieved bumper production of the off-season Aus crop through producing 5,72,441 tonnes clean rice in the northern region during this season, official sources said.
OECD: ‘No bailout’ for climate threat
Governments forced to rescue the world’s banking system are being warned there will be no bailout if there is a crisis in the Earth’s climate system.
‘Early birds’ find worms for dinner
By Ben Aviss
Experts for expanded BINA dhan7 farming to ensure food security
Agriculture experts have stressed for expanded cultivation of short duration BINA dhan7 to increase rice output and attain food security through enhancing crop intensity and combating seasonal lean period.
EU hails ICAO plan for global green tax on aviation
By Roger Harrabin
Green activists for alternative management of animal wastes
Green activists at a discussion in the city on Tuesday urged the authorities concerned to introduce alternative management of sacrificial animals waste during Eid-ul-Azha considering the public health, economy and environment.
Wentwood Forest: Larch disease felling in ancient woodland
The felling of diseased trees across an area the size of around 300 football pitches is taking place at Wales’ largest ancient woodland.
US government shutdown runs afoul of hunters
Chicago – Hunters hoping to bag their limit on federal land joined a chorus of frustrated citizens urging a halt to the US government shutdown Monday.
Rampal plant to woo India: BNP
The government’s insistence on building the Rampal thermal power plant near the Sundarbans despite waves of protests is intended to please India and ensure the Awami League’s stay in power, BNP leader Rafiqul Islam Mia has claimed.