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Ironing has a rival for my affections – the matchless, marvellous joy of log-stacking | Adrian Chiles
Faced with a waist-high pile of logs, I sighed, and listlessly began moving them. Then, a complete surprise: I had never known absorption like it
Those of us with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder crave absorption more than most. It would help if I were blessed with more practical skills. Basic competences in carpentry, knitting or even Lego would be so useful to me in my search for peace. As I am sorely lacking in these departments, when I do find a task to lose myself in, it is a source of great joy. Pooterishly, I have written before about a lockdown love I developed for ironing, my ardour for which is undimmed, but now it has a rival for my affection: log-stacking.
A great load was discharged from the side of the log man’s van. I looked at the waist-high pile and sighed. Almost all previous experience in my life of tidying or imposing order merely constituted moving piles of stuff from one place to another. Pointless.
Continue reading...Amount of litter on UK beaches is falling, national clean-up finds
But 75% of waste is still plastic or polystyrene and ‘piecemeal’ government approach not good enough, say campaigners
The amount of waste washing up on the UK’s beaches is falling year by year, according to the results of the 2021 Great British Beach Clean, organised by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).
Volunteers found 385 pieces of litter for every 100 metres of beach on average, down from 425 in 2020 and 558 in 2019. Single-use plastic bags have fallen from a high of 13 for every 100 metres in 2013 to just three in 2021. The plastic bag charge introduced in 2015 has cut their use in supermarkets by 95%.
Continue reading...Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland farmer's field
Environmental activists face ‘fever pitch’ of repression from Australian governments, report says
Legal and green groups highlight harsh anti-protest laws amid claims of surveillance of conservationists
A joint report by human rights bodies and environment groups has found activists are increasingly facing repression by Australian governments.
The report comes as the ABC publishes allegations VicForests carried out a campaign of surveillance against anti-logging protesters.
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Continue reading...UK water firms spilled sewage into sea bathing waters 5,517 times in last year
Report shows raw sewage spillages into coastal swimming waters increased by more than 87% in 12 months
Water companies spilled raw sewage into coastal bathing waters used by holidaymakers and families 5,517 times in the last year, an increase of more than 87%, new data reveals.
The discharges, through storm overflows, went on to beaches that were supposed to be the cleanest and safest in England and Wales, used by children, tourists, surfers and swimmers.
Continue reading...Reports of wildlife crime surged in England and Wales in 2020 – survey
Badgers, buzzards, dolphins and bluebells were all targets in the pandemic-hit year, but convictions fell
Reports of wildlife crimes surged in the pandemic-hit year of 2020, including badger setts being bulldozed by builders and birds of prey being killed near grouse moors, according to a new report by wildlife charities.
The illegal taking of fish such as salmon from rivers and disturbance of seals and dolphins by people in boats also rose, the report found. Plants and fungi were also the targets of criminals, who snatched large numbers of mushrooms and bluebells to sell. At the same time, convictions for wildlife crime fell significantly.
Continue reading...Edify advances green hydrogen ambitions with Port of Townsville deal
Australian solar and battery storage developer signs MoU to investigate the possibility of exporting green hydrogen through Port of Townsville.
The post Edify advances green hydrogen ambitions with Port of Townsville deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Massive “energy islands” in North and Baltic Seas move step closer to reality
Development of massive gigawatt-scale energy islands in the North Sea and Baltic Sea boosted by signing of two key transmission agreements.
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WA premier vows to protect Scarborough gas project as Morrison dances jig of joy
Environment groups demand explanation from WA premier McGowan, after he suggested massive Scarborough gas project will be protected from legal action.
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New offshore wind consortium targets New Zealand and Australia
Energy Estate, Elemental Group and BlueFloat Energy join forces to develop New Zealand's offshore wind industry, and projects in Australia.
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“Game changer:” Senate clears way for offshore wind farms in Australian waters
Landmark federal legislation that will allow offshore wind farms to be built in Australian waters for the first time has passed through the Senate.
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WA tips $118m into new green hydrogen hubs, wants Morrison to match funds
McGowan government to provide $117.5m to support new green hydrogen hubs to tap into burgeoning global market.
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Energy Insiders Podcast: The case for pumped hydro
Ben Bolot from ATCO on the role pumped hydro storage could play in a renewables dominated grid in Australia.
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Investors shift focus to batteries and solar, but go cool on hydrogen
A new investor survey shows surging interest in low cost battery and solar technologies, but enthusiasm for hydrogen has tempered.
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CP Daily: Wednesday November 24, 2021
North American fertilizer shortage sparks fears of higher food prices
Warning to ‘get your fertilizer now’ as farmers postpone nitrogen purchases, raising threat of rush on supplies before planting season
A global shortage of nitrogen fertilizer is driving prices to record levels, prompting North America’s farmers to delay purchases and raising the risk of a spring scramble to apply the crop nutrient before planting season.
Farmers apply nitrogen to boost yields of corn, canola and wheat, and higher fertilizer costs could translate into higher meat and bread prices.
Continue reading...How high will emissions be from Woodside’s giant new gas project in Western Australia?
The company argues gas will do more than other sources of energy to help the world reach net zero – but it’s only comparing it with coal
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There’s little doubt greenhouse gas emissions from a new $16bn mega gas project off the Western Australia coast will be enormous after it drills into a vast new reservoir of fossil fuels.
But just how high will the emissions be from the Scarborough development – confirmed by Woodside and BHP this week?
Continue reading...California dishes out 1.7 mln offset as prices retreat from record highs
Clean Fuel Standard Pathway Specialist, Natural Resource Scientist 4, Department of Ecology – Lacey, Washington
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