Category: Ecosystem
Estonia to wipe out 30% of the Wolf population
Estonia has, once again, begun culling its wolf population. A specified number of wolves are killed in the Baltic country every year, though this time around conservationists are worried. Concerns have been raised that the science behind the cull is shaky, and that killing… Continue Reading “Estonia to wipe out 30% of the Wolf population”
Spain proposed a Green ban on short-haul Airline Flights
Spain wants to ban short-haul flights when there is an alternative to travel by train that takes less than 2.5 hours, but environmental groups have slammed the proposal as ‘purely symbolic’. The proposal comes from Spain’s ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) and the far-left Sumar… Continue Reading “Spain proposed a Green ban on short-haul Airline Flights”
Indonesia started returning Containers of Waste and Hazardous materials to the EU and USA
Dozens of shipping containers full of waste will be returned to France and other developed countries, as Southeast Asian nations increasingly reject serving as dumping grounds for international trash. The 49 containers were loaded with a combination of garbage, plastic waste and hazardous materials… Continue Reading “Indonesia started returning Containers of Waste and Hazardous materials to the EU and USA”
Brazil Amazon deforestation drops 34% under famous President Lula
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon dropped by a third during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data. It follows four years of rising destruction in the critical rain-forest under Bolsonaro, but experts know the fight… Continue Reading “Brazil Amazon deforestation drops 34% under famous President Lula”
How European Banks are linked to Deforestation and Slavery
Environmental campaigners have dragged controversial investments into the spotlight, claiming that major European banks are linked to businesses that harm threatened species, deforestation in Brazil and other questionable environmental practices. European banks, including Switzerland’s UBS, Britain’s HSBC and Spain’s Santander, have been thrown into… Continue Reading “How European Banks are linked to Deforestation and Slavery”
Global Banks made $3 billion in profits from Green Loans in 2023
The world’s largest banks made $3 billion in profits from bond underwriting and loan provisions in the environmentally friendly category in 2023. This amount could be compared with the $2.7 billion that banks made from bonds and loans provided to the oil industry. Some… Continue Reading “Global Banks made $3 billion in profits from Green Loans in 2023”
Europe sounds Alarm on Water Crisis ahead of another Extreme Summer
European lawmakers issued a stark warning about the region’s growing water crisis ahead of another extreme summer, saying there is a pressing need to tackle issues such as scarcity, food security and pollution. The Water Crisis in Europe, forced parliament lawmakers to call for… Continue Reading “Europe sounds Alarm on Water Crisis ahead of another Extreme Summer”
Chemicals in Tap Water causing Cancer Deaths across Europe
Each year, more than 6,500 cases of bladder cancer, roughly 5% of all cases in Europe, are found to be attributable to exposure to trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water – and it’s all perfectly legal. For a study of countries’ water quality, the EU28… Continue Reading “Chemicals in Tap Water causing Cancer Deaths across Europe”
Scientists discover Fast Super Highway through the Solar System
Humanity could be making its way through the Solar System much faster thanks to the discovery of a new superhighway network among space manifolds. Scientists find routes using arches of chaos that can lead to much faster space travel. Don’t get your engines roaring… Continue Reading “Scientists discover Fast Super Highway through the Solar System”
California prepares for 4th Year of Drought
US federal water managers on Monday urged California cities and industrial users to prepare for a fourth dry year and the possibility of severe conservation measures. The Bureau of Reclamation is asking its contractors receiving Central Valley Project water for municipal and industrial use… Continue Reading “California prepares for 4th Year of Drought”
Killer Viruses from Outer Space can Wipe Out Humanity
More than a century has passed since the discovery of the first viruses, but entering the second century of virology, we can finally start focusing beyond our own planet. Viruses are infectious agents that replicate inside the living cells of other organisms. They can… Continue Reading “Killer Viruses from Outer Space can Wipe Out Humanity”
Cedar Forest once a refuge for Christians now under siege from Bugs & Mold
For Lebanon’s Christians, cedar trees are sacred. These tough evergreens that survive the mountain’s harsh snowy winters are mentioned 103 times in the Bible. The trees are a symbol of Lebanon, pictured at the center of the national flag. The iconic trees in the… Continue Reading “Cedar Forest once a refuge for Christians now under siege from Bugs & Mold”
Lab-Grown Meat is getting closer to be sold in Supermarkets
Slaughter-free meat is finally starting to make the jump from the lab to the factory line. For now cattle is being slaughtered to please society. In Brazil 75 million cows are being killed and dumped as waste just to keep the deforestation profits in… Continue Reading “Lab-Grown Meat is getting closer to be sold in Supermarkets”
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