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28/12/2022

The National Trust says this year's weather is a stark illustration of the challenges facing nature. Source link

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28/12/2022

Across Africa desertification is one of the reasons blamed for deforestation but, in this area, along the sweeping expanse of the Casamance River, the trees are more likely to have been cut down for construction purposes like building houses, or to make charcoal. Source link

Across Africa desertification is one of the reasons blamed for deforestation but, in this area, along the sweeping expanse of the Casamance River, the trees

26/12/2022

"I don't know if you've ever worn anything with sequins, but I have, and those things are constantly falling off, especially if the clothes are from a fast-fashion or discount retailer," says Jane Patton, campaigns manager for plastics and petrochemicals with the Centre for International Environmental Law. Source link

"I don't know if you've ever worn anything with sequins, but I have, and those things are constantly falling off, especially if the clothes are from a

26/12/2022

Their work, carried out in sync with the government's forestry department and international conservationists including Fauna and Flora International (FFI), has been credited with an 80% increase in population. A recent survey indicated numbers of the gecko soared from 10,000 in 2018 to around 18,000 now - outnumbering the island's human population six-fold. Source link

Their work, carried out in sync with the government's forestry department and international conservationists including Fauna and Flora International (FFI),

26/12/2022

Wasted water has been a particularly sensitive issue this year. According to Water UK, three companies - South East Water, South West Water, and Yorkshire Water - still have localised hosepipe bans in place following the summer drought. And, amid the cost of living crisis, Ofwat estimates 20% of customers in England and Wales struggle to pay their water bill. Source link

Wasted water has been a particularly sensitive issue this year. According to Water UK, three companies - South East Water, South West Water, and Yorkshire

26/12/2022

Scientists have developed miniature robots called ‘Pipebots’ to patrol the water supply network to check for faults and prevent leaks. About three billion litres of water are lost every day through leaks across hundreds of thousands of kilometres of water pipe in England and Wales, according to the water industry’s regulator, Ofwat. Researchers say maintaining those underground pipes will be "impossible" without robotics. Source link

Scientists have developed miniature robots called ‘Pipebots’ to patrol the water supply network to check for faults and prevent leaks.

25/12/2022

James Webb doesn't look into only the deep Universe. It probes objects in our own solar system, too. This jewel is the eighth planet from the Sun: Neptune, seen with its rings. The small white dots that surround it are moons, and so is the big "pointed star" above. That's Triton, Neptune's largest satellite. The spikes are an artefact of the way James Webb's mirror system is constructed. Source link

James Webb doesn't look into only the deep Universe. It probes objects in our own solar system, too. This jewel is the eighth planet from the Sun: Neptune,

24/12/2022

In 2023 several countries will launch missions to the Moon and beyond. Source link

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23/12/2022

"If you turn these frogs over, you could watch their heart beating by itself. You can see through the skin and see the muscle, the majority of the body cavity is really transparent," Jesse Delia, a researcher at the Museum of Natural History in New York, US told BBC News. Source link

23/12/2022

The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking. Source link

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23/12/2022

How you can celebrate while doing less harm to the planet Source link

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22/12/2022

For the last few months, representatives from British Gas and Cadent have been visiting homes in the area to service existing gas appliances for free, assess their readiness for hydrogen and address any concerns. If Whitby gets selected, residents will be supplied with hydrogen at the same price as natural gas for a two-year trial. Source link

For the last few months, representatives from British Gas and Cadent have been visiting homes in the area to service existing gas appliances for free, assess

21/12/2022

Seen as a symbol of Christmas in Australia, the beetles seem to have gone missing in recent years. Source link

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21/12/2022

The first orbital space launch from UK soil is now expected to take place in January. Source link

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20/12/2022

Mature trees found in UK forests play a critical role in fighting climate change, a study suggests Source link

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20/12/2022

"There are increasing cases of sniffer dogs detecting hippo teeth at different airports in Africa these days, and the detection does not mean all of them are caught, perhaps only half of them are," says Philip Muruthy, vice-president of the Africa Wildlife Foundation. Source link

"There are increasing cases of sniffer dogs detecting hippo teeth at different airports in Africa these days, and the detection does not mean all of them are

20/12/2022

"Next year the natural and temporary braking effect of La Niña will wane. The full-on gas pedal will invigorate warming over the coming year and continue into the future, along with more severe wet, dry and hot extremes, until policies are in place to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions," Richard Allan, professor of climate science at University of Reading told BBC News. Source link

"Next year the natural and temporary braking effect of La Niña will wane. The full-on gas pedal will invigorate warming over the coming year and continue into

19/12/2022

"Extinction doesn't negotiate — the science is clear that we need to protect at least half the Earth by 2030," says Oscar Soria, campaign director for the non-profit, Avaaz "This text is a step forward from where we are, but nature needs a giant leap." Source link

"Extinction doesn't negotiate — the science is clear that we need to protect at least half the Earth by 2030," says Oscar Soria, campaign director for the