Microbeads – tiny objects, massive problem?
There can be around 100,000 of them in the average face wash, but now MPs are calling for a ban and manufacturers are swapping plastics for ground-up peach-pits in products The late Dr John Ugelstad was a hero of Norwegian science. “Why go to space when you can go to Trondheim,” Newsweek crowed on a […]
Britain bakes on hottest day of year so far
Bookies slash odds on it being warmest summer on record, as highs of 33.8C bring warnings for at-risk people Britons sweltering on the hottest day of the year have been warned by health officials to take extra care of themselves and vulnerable friends and relatives, as the nation basks in a mini-heatwave. Temperatures hit 33.8C […]
Old Bill in hunt for duck thieves
Police are investigating after 230 valuable ducks were stolen from a farm near Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire Police are hunting thieves who stole more than 200 rare ducks from a farm. The 230 ducks, worth a four-figure sum, were taken from a shed and officers believe they were rounded up and loaded into a pickup truck or […]
Theresa May to chair Heathrow third runway committee
Prime minister to take personal charge of cabinet group and push for decision on controversial airport plan by October Theresa May will chair a cabinet committee to make the final decision on Heathrow’s third runway plan, in order to push for a resolution by the autumn. The much-delayed decision will be made by the economic […]
Farm from a Box: Is it time for food production by the masses?
The future of agriculture and our food systems is uncertain. Long and complex supply networks no longer appear the obvious way to guarantee either long-term economic or environmental prosperity, while improvements in terms of yield for mass production agriculture have gradually been reduced, all while associated concerns relating to soil degradation and food health increase. […]
Obama's offshore drilling puts whales and dolphins in peril, groups warn
Environmental groups warn president’s climate legacy could be at risk over research showing areas cleared for oil and gas extraction contain marine life Environmental groups have turned on the Obama administration over offshore oil and gas extraction, warning it puts whales and dolphins in peril and risks undermining the president’s commitment to putting the brakes […]
Animal jams and selfies: Yellowstone deals with record number of tourists – video
With limited resources, Yellowstone national park is trying to manage crushing tourism that tangles roadways, spawns traffic accidents and provokes clashes between humans and the park’s natural world Increase in Yellowstone visitors raises park’s concerns over wildlife and safety Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Human impact on environment may be slowing down, study shows
Humanity’s environmental footprint has increased, but at a much slower rate compared to population and economic growth because of more efficient use of natural resources, reports Mongabay Human activities have taken a heavy toll on our environment. But there may be some hope, researchers say. Although human pressures continue to expand across our planet, their […]
Increase in Yellowstone visitors raises park's concerns over wildlife and safety
Park rangers reassess how to manage tourist violations, staff burnout and ‘animal jam’ as number of national park guests peaked to four million last year 10 of the least-visited US national parks Yellowstone national park is finding new ways to manage tourism after visits jumped by almost 600,000 between 2014 and 2015. After 15 years […]
Air pollution threat hidden as research 'presumes people are at home': study
Previous investigations fail to reveal impact of ‘world’s largest human health threat’ because they do not account for people’s movement, researchers say The true impact of air pollution has been obscured by the failure to consider people’s exposure as they move around during the day, according to a new study that has mapped the hotspots […]