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Scuba-diver photographs Scotland's colourful marine life
Farming's chemicals mix killing more bees - study
Why whales in Alaska have been so happy
Campaign calls for UK ban on pesticides in gardens and urban areas
Leading expert says outlawing use of chemicals in private and public areas could slow insect decline and protect human health
A leading insect expert has called for a UK-wide ban on the use of pesticides in gardens and urban areas to protect bees, wildlife and human health.
Dave Goulson, a professor of biology at the University of Sussex, said outlawing chemical spraying in the country’s 22m private gardens, along with road verges, parks and other green spaces, could slow insect decline by creating a network of nature-friendly habitats where insects can recover.
Continue reading...The world has more than 3,000 emojis, but wind turbines are not allowed
Consortium of big tech companies that approve emojis for digital communications will not allow wind turbines.
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We asked landholders how they feel about biodiversity offsets — and the NSW government has a lot to learn
Thailand bans coral-damaging sunscreens in marine parks
Largest LCFS credit holder sheds bank portion yet again in Q1
Eastern European nations accelerate coal plant closure plans amid soaring costs, EU aid
Senior Associate, Clean Energy, European Climate Foundation – Flexible
Decision expected soon on Dominion’s RGGI rate case request
Technology won’t be enough to tackle climate emergency, researchers say
Researchers say relying on technologies alone will not be enough to avoid a climate emergency, and question the viability indefinite economic growth.
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Quebec releases draft forestry protocol that allows for aggregation, early-action offsets
Higher Executive Officer, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy – London
Floods: Research shows millions more at risk of flooding
Millions more people vulnerable to flooding in next decade, study shows
Populations in flood-prone regions is increasing, with 57 countries especially susceptible
From Germany to New York City, this summer has demonstrated the destructive force of floods. Now, a new study shows that many more people will live in flood-prone areas in the coming decade and reveals the population in areas likely to flood is increasing at a greater rate than other places.
The study, which was published in the journal Nature today, used daily satellite observations of floods during 913 large flood events between 2000 and 2018.
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