Deep-water discoveries: scientists find more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea

Deep-water discoveries: scientists find more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea

Marine scientists have discovered more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea – a number they believe could exceed 200 as more are identified. The species were found in waters between 200 meters and 3km deep in the Coral Sea marine park, Australia’s largest marine protected area, which is about 1m … Read more

New rules introducing weekly food waste collections come in today – but a quarter of councils still can’t take them.

Households will now separate their waste into four different bins (stock photo)

New rules for household waste and recycling came into force in England today as research revealed one in four councils are still not ready to provide the service. Households will now separate their waste into four different bins for waste collectors to collect as part of changes aimed at making collection more standardized. One is … Read more

The oceans absorb the Earth’s excess energy. That’s bad news for food systems.

Change of the term 'climate change' to the term 'extreme weather'

Every year, the World Meteorological Organization, or WMO, tracks a list of key climate indicators – including the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the Earth’s temperature – to assess how global warming is progressing. In their latest report, released last Sunday, the authors decided to include a new dimension: the imbalance of … Read more

An unprecedented Western winter could lead to a catastrophic summer

An unprecedented Western winter could lead to a catastrophic summer

In Park City, Utah, skiers could find blades of grass poking through the slopes all winter long – a wonderful sign of a season that never came. Now, after one of the warmest winters on record, much of the West is entering spring with record low snowfall and the first heat wave that has pushed … Read more

Europeans are rushing to buy solar heat pumps as energy bills soar

UK to give households 'free power' instead of shutting down wind turbines

The case for green energy looks stronger than ever, as the war in Iran continues to highlight the widespread dangers of relying on fossil fuels. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, has risen more than 50 percent since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, hitting $116 (about 100.92 … Read more

Indonesia’s forest loss is set to increase by 66% by 2025, driven by Prabowo’s self-sustainability, the report shows.

Indonesia's forest loss is set to increase by 66% by 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sustainability, the report shows.

Auriga Nusantara blames weak environmental protection and efforts to strengthen energy, food security Prabowo’s biofuel effect is also linked to deforestation The islands of Borneo, Sumatra are seeing massive loss of forests JAKARTA, March 31 (Reuters) – Forest loss in Indonesia is set to increase by 66% by 2025, the highest rate in eight years … Read more

Could Iran hit an oil tanker near Dubai and cause an environmental disaster?

Could Iran hit an oil tanker near Dubai and cause an environmental disaster?

A Kuwaiti oil tanker carrying millions of barrels of crude was hit near Dubai. The ship, Al Salmi, was damaged and caught fire after what Kuwaiti authorities described as an Iranian airstrike, sparking fears of an oil spill in the strategic region. What exactly happened to the Al Salmi ship? The Al Salmi, a Kuwait-flagged … Read more

Ottawa authorizes emergency use of strychnine in Alberta, Saskatchewan to solve gopher problem | CBC News

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Listen to this article 3 minute estimate The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Incorrect names may appear. We work with our partners to constantly review and improve results. Ottawa is authorizing the controlled and time-limited emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with millions of dollars worth … Read more

The Alberta NDP is not considering a name change – for now – in the middle of far from the federal party | CBC News

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Listen to this article 5 minute estimate The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Incorrect names may appear. We work with our partners to constantly review and improve results. A quick push to push the New Democrats away from the new-fangled party doesn’t mean Albertans should expect any changes to the … Read more

At least 70 have been killed in the Haiti massacre, a rights group says, exceeding the official toll

At least 70 have been killed in the Haiti massacre, a rights group says, exceeding the official toll

Human rights groups say 70 are dead, officials say 16 The rights group estimates that 6,000 people have been displaced by the violence The Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations is calling for a thorough investigation PORT-AU-PRINCE, March 30 (Reuters) – At least 70 people were killed and 30 wounded in an attack … Read more