《卫报》为何要用中文报道大象的生存危机？
在接下来的一年，英国《卫报》将与中外对话联合推出大象保护与拯救的系列报道。翻译：金枝 (中外对话/chinadialogue) 从早先欧美的象牙收藏热，到近来亚洲地区对象牙高涨的需求，一波又一波的屠杀已经将非洲大象逼向灭绝的边缘。过去十年，为了满足人们对象牙不灭的热情，非法狩猎活动猖獗，导致非洲大象数量灾难性下降。 Related: 事实上，大象已经濒临灭绝 Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Why the Guardian is publishing its elephant reporting in Chinese
A new partnership with chinadialogue will bring a year of in-depth reporting, expert opinion and features to a crucial audience of consumers and readers in China Wave after wave of elephant slaughter, driven first by European and US ivory collectors and more recently by demand in Asia, has brought the African elephant to its knees. […]
事实上，大象已经濒临灭绝
目前全球大象种群处境危急。卡尔·马蒂森 就将向我们解释，为何大象即将迎来前所未有的生死攸关时刻。 翻译: Estelle/中外对话/chinadialogue 作为陆地上体积最大的野生动物，声音如雷、体重可达六吨的大象可谓是生物演化史上的一个奇迹。除了它们那有着10万块肌肉的灵活无比的鼻子，和能帮助它们驱走热量的特大号耳朵之外，大象族群还有着复杂的母系社会结构，它们甚至还会在同伴逝去之后恸哭哀痛。而大象的另外一个特征就是长长的象牙，这本来应该是它们保护自己的防卫武器，然而却最终成为了族群濒危的导火索。 Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Air pollution costs trillions and holds back poor countries, says World Bank
Study finds dirty air takes huge economic toll on poor countries and costs the world more than $5tn annually in lost work days and welfare costs Air pollution costs the world trillions of dollars a year and severely impedes development in many countries, according to the World Bank. In a major study (pdf) of the […]
Overview: a stunning new perspective of Earth from space – in pictures
The overview effect is the transformative experience astronauts feel on seeing Earth from space and mankind’s place and impact upon it. Images from a new book, Overview: A New Perspective, by Benjamin Grant display the beauty and fragility of our planet and its natural resources Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Flooding: UK government plans for more extreme rainfall
National review prompted by severe flooding in recent winters anticipates 20-30% more extreme downpours than before The UK’s new flood defence plans anticipate significantly higher extreme rainfall, after new research was published as part of the government’s National Flood Resilience review. The government, which had been criticised for not taking full account of the impact […]
Are we nearing a new era for car manufacturers?
Trends in mobility including sharing, electric cars and autonomous vehicles are often discussed and often written about. These transitions also hold significance for car parts manufacturers and there is potential for these actors to take advantage according to a recently published report called On the Road to the Circular Car. Photo credit: Marc-Cologne via Visual […]
Climate change and other human activities are affecting species migration | John Abraham
Humans have an impact on species migration both through climate change and by changing the landscape. One of the reasons climate change is such an important topic is that it will affect (and already is affecting) the natural biological systems. Both plants and animals will have to respond to the changing climate. In some cases, […]
Brexit is 'opportunity to rethink flood protection'
Former floods minister Richard Benyon says leaving EU will allow UK to pay farmers to hold back flood water Farmers could to be paid to hold back flood water under a post-Brexit rural payments system, according to former floods minister Richard Benyon. Speaking before Thursday’s publication of the government’s report into the response to flooding […]
Beauty and power: how Norway is making green energy look good
On the edge of a forest in northern Norway, an unusually handsome hydroelectric plant is generating a buzz Ovre Forsland is a big departure from the hulking power stations that traditionally served our energy needs. It looks more like an elegant, custom‑built home from TV show Grand Designs. Located in the Helgeland district in northern […]