Four EU-funded projects to support fishing communities in 10 Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserves and Coastal Provinces have been officially launched. The EU Delegation in Cambodia and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) officially announced the launch of the four EU-funded projects on October 27. The announcement was made …
Read More »Climate change and human activity threaten Libya nature reserve
Published on: 10/26/2021 – 03:52Amended: 10/26/2021 – 03:50 Ashaafean Reserve (Libya) (AFP) A two-hour drive east of Tripoli in the Nafusa mountain range, Ashaafean Park was added to UNESCO’s list of biosphere reserves last month. It includes dry forests, grasslands and a desert on the edge of the Sahara – …
Read More »The royal treatment: the couple give the monarch butterfly a fighting chance
O’HARA, PA – Joanne and Don Lightner are dedicated to saving the reign of the endangered monarch butterfly. The O’Hara couple are actually raising them to help maintain their numbers in North America. “We are only 10% of what the population used to be in the world,” Ms. Lightner said. …
Read More »Kim Stanley Robinson: Why COP26 invited a science fiction writer
(Bloomberg) – In November, if all goes well, I will participate in the most important climate talks for six years as a speaker in some related activities, as a science fiction writer. I’m probably not the only person who finds this a little weird. This is probably happening because true …
Read More »Sustainable IOT thanks to the “less is more” approach
Dharmesh Goshalia. Connecting the world through dedicated communication devices and IOT networks is already a large, expansive and rapidly changing industry. With billions of connected devices around the world, you can imagine the importance and need for stable and reliable networks that cross borders and have an international footprint. However, …
Read More »American Airlines will resume its flights in Martinique
American Airlines flights between Martinique and the United States will resume on November 6, announced Bénédicte di Geronimo, the country’s Minister of Tourism. Departures between Miami International Airport and Aimé Césaire International Airport in Fort de France will initially depart on Saturdays before being extended to three times a week …
Read More »Isle of Wight advisers’ joy as oil drilling plans turned down
TONIGHT’s refusal to allow UKOG to drill holes on new agricultural land in Arreton, looking for oil, was greeted with pleasure by the councilor who represents the neighborhood in which the fields are located and the councilor. responsible for environmental issues. Here’s what they had to say right after the …
Read More »Exploring the Global Environmental Impacts of China’s Growing Demand for Food
Credit: CC0 Public domain Ensuring China’s future food security will have enormous environmental impacts, both nationally and globally. A study by IIASA researchers and Chinese colleagues shows that carefully designed policies across the Chinese food system, including international trade, are crucial to ensure that future demand can be met without …
Read More »CUK Botany Department Holds Conference on “Rethinking the – Reader of Kashmir”
Reconstruction – Step by step towards the environment, sustainability and ecosystem services ” Ganderbal: Department of Botany, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) hosted an online guest lecture on “Rethinking Rebuilding-Stepping Towards Environment, Sustainability & Ecosystem Services” by Professor Mohammad Latif Khan, Director of Academic Affairs, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya.In his …
Read More »The new Saint Martins route supported by LVMH focuses on bio-regeneration
LONDON – In the fight to protect biodiversity, Central Saint Martins and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton have created a two-year online course for students around the world, aimed at going beyond sustainability in the fields of preservation. and the regeneration of the environment. Known as MA Regenerative Design, the …
Read More »Rapid test for potential probiotic in seawater may reveal coral health
The multi-institute research team has developed a method to quickly and non-invasively test species of bacteria known to benefit coral – they test seawater near coral. Their approach, first published online July 18 in Marine Biotechnology, made the cover of the August print edition of the journal. “It is believed …
Read More »Star Trek Post-Capitalist Society | James mcgrath
An excellent quote from an article by Usha Alexander on the near-utopian vision of Star Trek and the importance of imagining alternatives to capitalism if we are to make progress in the real world. The world of Star Trek is so widely appealing, I think, because it presents us with …
Read More »Nilgiris’ production company Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar wins Ecuador Prize 2021
UDHAGAMANDALAM: The Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited in the Nilgiris has received the prestigious 2021 Equator Prize from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). “This cooperative of 1,700 shareholders, managed and managed entirely by indigenous peoples of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, improves the livelihoods of villagers by supporting the sustainable …
Read More »Declining oxygen will eventually suffocate most lives on Earth
For now, life thrives on our oxygen-rich planet, but Earth hasn’t always been so – and scientists have predicted that in the future the atmosphere will once again be rich in methane and poor in methane. oxygen. It probably won’t happen for about a billion years. But when the change …
Read More »What’s open and closed in Montreal this Thanksgiving
MONTREAL – Here is a partial list of what is open and closed in Montreal for Thanksgiving. OPEN Public markets, such as Atwater, Jean-Talon and Maisonneuve; Swimming pools, sports centers, libraries and other cultural sites can operate on a vacation schedule. Visit your borough’s website for more information. Eco-centers, from …
Read More »Voice Against Teesta Hydroelectric projects gain momentum
Source: Sikkim Express The Lepchas of Dzongu in northern Sikkim have resumed their protests against the construction of mega hydropower projects on the Teesta River. Hundreds of people gathered in Namprikdang to demonstrate their strong opposition to the 520 Mw Teesta Stage-IV power project and the 300 Mw Panan power …
Read More »Magical country walk | Noosa today
By Lisa Marshall The annual Great Noosa Country Trail Walk took place over the long weekend October 2-4 in the beautiful Noosa hinterland. This unique event, recently renamed the Noosa Biosphere Trail, took walkers through the countryside on the Noosa trail system, starting at Lake McDonald in Cooroy and ending …
Read More »Tucson’s World View Offers Stratospheric Sightseeing Flights at $ 50,000 by 2024 | Subscriber
“This contrast provides a perspective-changing event for someone – they start to see Earth as a living organism, they see Earth without borders, without race, and it gives the opportunity to really have a life-changing experience. life, ”Hartman said. . “We believe that space tourism is a matter of time. …
Read More »UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay visits Nigeria – India Education | Latest Education News | Global education news
The eleventh and second woman Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay paid a first official visit to Nigeria from September 11 to 13, 2021, at the invitation of the Nigerian government to participate in the 33rd session of the International Coordinating Council. of Man and the Biosphere (MAB-ICC). This was a …
Read More »Land and water area of Mount Olympus protected by presidential decree
Mount Olympus holds a special place in the hearts of all Greeks. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and cultural and historical significance. It is the mythical home of the twelve gods of the ancient Greek pantheon chaired by the Father of the gods, Olympian Zeus: Zeus was …
Read More »Silent protests will take place against the euthanasia of Scarface the baboon
Protests are taking place in Pringle Bay after the euthanasia of a baboon called Scarface. Supporters believe he was killed without a proper baboon management system in place. One of the baboon supporters said the seaside town was in a state of mourning. Protesters are expected to rally in Pringle …
Read More »Floating exoplanets with underground oceans could support life
Dr Manasvi Lingam of the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences at the Florida Institute of Technology and Professor Avi Loeb of Harvard University studied how life could survive on floating or rogue planets – mass interstellar objects. planetary without a host planetary system – via oceans strewn under …
Read More »Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit: Weekly Trip
Defined by charming beaches and surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit offer a glimpse of authentic Mexico. A perfect tropical climate With an annual average temperature of 77 ° F, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and Riviera Nayarit, Nayarit, are vacationers’ dreams. With over 330 days of …
Read More »Microsoft calls for more investment in carbon capture technology
Charred trunks are seen over an expanse of Amazon jungle, recently burned down by loggers and farmers, in Porto Velho, Brazil, August 23, 2019. Ueslei Marcelino | Reuters The current race to tackle carbon emissions is pushing companies to support tree planting and other nature-based solutions. This is because other …
Read More »Tourism is Guizhou’s development trend
TONGREN, China, Sept. 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – On Mount Fanjing, clouds envelop the peaks and the clear winds of the current between the mountains. At the foot of Fanjing Mountain, hot springs spring up to nourish people’s bodies and minds. History and culture have shaped unique ancient towns …
Read More »Living with our planet: towards a sustainable way of life
By Roberto Sciffo In many cases, it would appear that humanity is in control of the environment; we have shown the ability to dig mountains, seed clouds to make it rain, place chemicals on our crops to make them grow faster, defy gravity by sending rockets into space, create drugs …
Read More »French tourists become buyers in Menorca’s changing property market
After falling in love with island life while working in Saint Martin in the Caribbean, Frenchman Franck Marrot and his partner Valérie wanted a place closer to their home in southwestern France. After considering Ibiza, Mallorca, and Corsica, they moved to Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands. “Safe from overdevelopment, …
Read More »The role of Biosphere partners |
UNESCO Biosphere’s Breeshey Kermode (middle) presents certificate to Jennie Bronte-Hearne and Chris Till Print and digital download photos available Jo Overty, Project Manager, UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man In the latest in a series of articles on the UNESCO Biosphere on the Isle of Man, we take a look at …
Read More »The first world reserve of the 5 nations stretches for 435 miles in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia: “Amazon of Europe”
Peter Valic, CC license The “European Amazon”, a victory for nature for 12 years, has finally become a UNESCO cross-border biosphere reserve covering five nations. Protecting the valuable and vulnerable river and estuarine ecosystems of the Danube, Mura and Drava rivers, the reserve spans Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Austria and Slovenia. …
Read More »After dropping 16% in one month, is BHP (ASX: BHP) stock price now a buy?
Image source: Getty Images The BHP Group Ltd. (ASX: BHP) The stock price has fallen 16% over the past month. Could the resource giant be a buy after the fall? BHP shares have indeed fallen by 30% since August 4, 2021. Could the resource giant be an opportunity? Broker Morgans …
Read More »New recognition of UNESCO biosphere reserve means duty to live up to global status: Deputy Minister | Environment
After hatching, baby turtles are released into the sea at Ninh Thuan’s Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Two Vietnamese sites were recognized as new biosphere reserves by UNESCO during the 33rd session of its International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB-ICC) last …
Read More »Osijek celebrates International Drava River Day with rich program
© Mario Đurkić / Solutions Horizont September 25, 2021 – Osijek celebrated International Drava River Day on Friday, with many events that both entertained and educated locals about the importance of the Drava ecosystem. City of Osijek, Public Institution for Environmental Protection of Osijek-Baranja County, Osijek Tourist Board, Osijek-Baranja Tourist …
Read More »Balance needs to be struck between protecting nature and investing in Dana, says NCHR | Jordan News
Balance needs to be struck between protecting nature and investing in Dana, says NCHR [25-09-2021 01:44 PM] Ammon news – The National Center for Human Rights (NCHR) called for a balance between protecting nature and environmental human rights on the one hand and investing in the Dana Biosphere Reserve on …
Read More »For the record, September 24, 2021
Lauren Genova, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is co-editor of Teach gradually: practical pedagogy and classroom strategies for graduate students by graduate students, published by Stylus Publishing, LLC. It is the first book of its kind to be written exclusively by graduate students themselves. Written for graduate student instructors …
Read More »Silent Earth by Dave Goulson – a plea for pollinators
Updates to scientific books Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about the latest science books. I sit in my garden admiring a myriad of insects, butterflies and bumblebees swirling around the blooming buddleia. The swallows directly above your head are always singing, and while …
Read More »Study reveals when Earth’s oxygen will run out and become uninhabitable
A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience in March details the lifespan of the Earth’s biosphere and how long it will take before the planet becomes uninhabitable. Christopher Reinhard, associate professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Kazumi Ozaki, assistant professor at the University of Toho, used a …
Read More »The success of the designation of the Howe Sound Biosphere depends on how it is marketed: Poll
The Chief of Squamish surveyed 223 readers and asked the question: Do you think declaring Howe Sound as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve will positively influence tourism in Squamish? After five years of work towards the goal by the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative, on September 15, the Howe Sound region, …
Read More »Top 10 largest forests in the world: full list here
Forests are said to be the lungs of planet Earth and cover nearly 31% of the land mass or its surface. Yet this is not enough. The United Nations has repeatedly reminded us that due to climate change and human interference, forests have fallen under the status of danger. However, …
Read More »Oyster report approved, funding held
By Margaret Maccoll A 4-3 board majority approved the second annual report of the Noosa River Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project last Thursday. However, Council Managing Director Brett De Chastel confirmed that its approval would not meet the criteria for a Council funding payment that would require state government approval of …
Read More »Efforts to create the Thar Biosphere Reserve intensify
UNESCO assured to provide funds and technical assistance to protect rare wildlife in the region The exercise to establish a much-anticipated biosphere reserve in the Thar Desert in western Rajasthan has intensified with the support of UNESCO, which has provided funding and technical assistance for protect the region’s rare wildlife. …
Read More »Proposed Cable Cars Will Not Affect Penang Hill Unesco Biosphere Reserve Status, Exco Says | Malaysia
A general view of the funicular station at the top of the hill in Penang, October 2, 2020. – Photo by KE Ooi GEORGE TOWN, September 20 – The cable cars proposed for Penang Hill will not affect its recent designation as a Unesco Biosphere Reserve, said exco Jagdeep Singh …
Read More »Howe Sound becomes the last UNESCO biosphere region in Canada
The tl ‘kThe a7tsem / Howe Sound area is known for its indigenous culture, biodiversity and distinct geography and has been named a UNESCO Biosphere Region. According to International Coordinating Council for the Man and the Biosphere Program, jurisdictions around the world face the profound impacts of habitat loss and …
Read More »The Isle of Wight has so much to gain from UNESCO biosphere status
This is the first in a series of columns on the UNESCO IW Biosphere Reserve. The aim is to help people understand what the biosphere is and how it will be a key part of protecting, maintaining and enhancing our precious local environment for years to come. The IW, along …
Read More »Angelina Jolie will return to Cambodia next year for the Women for Bees program | Culture & Leisure
Angelina Jolie plans to return to Cambodia next year to establish the next Women for Bees program. The 46-year-old actress was named “godmother” of the Women for Bees program earlier this year, which aims to train 50 women in beekeeping within five years, as well as build 2,500 beehives in …
Read More »Angelina Jolie will return to Cambodia next year for the Women for Bees program | Entertainment
Angelina Jolie plans to return to Cambodia next year to establish the next Women for Bees program. The 46-year-old actress was named “godmother” of the Women for Bees program earlier this year, which aims to train 50 women in beekeeping within five years, as well as build 2,500 beehives in …
Read More »Secret lives of corn plants: filmed “on camera”
The secret life of corn plants: filmed “on camera” Corn is a seemingly simple plant, but underground it has a very complicated life. When scientists develop environmental and climate computer models, they take into account a wide variety of processes, such as photosynthesis, respiration rates, soil conditions, carbon distribution, nutrient …
Read More »Exhibitions link art to research
Artistic collaborations between flying foxes and humans, live sound streams from the Amazon rainforest, and stories from the traditional keepers of K’gari (Fraser Island) are among the various works currently on display in two new exhibitions at USC Art. Gallery. Sites of Connection features work by Leah Barclay, Bloom Collective, …
Read More »The Weather Network – Howe Sound Region Becomes 19th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Canada
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 1:46 p.m. – Six months ago, The Weather Network took an in-depth look at the past, present and future outlook for Howe Sound. Our team explored how the history of mining pollution and the ongoing impacts of climate change affected the Strait’s ecosystems, and how several …
Read More »Design around Grandma Cottonwood’s tree – The Durango Herald
Thank you for creating a path from 32nd Street to Oxbow. The expected benefits are good, encouraging cycling as a means of transport and inviting to engage in the river corridor. I also witness the incredible grief of our community after the loss of 33 elderberries and huge willow stands …
Read More »Monarch butterfly tagged in Kentucky research project discovered 1,600 miles away in Mexico
A monarch butterfly tagged in Kentucky as part of a research project last October was found 1,600 miles and months later in Mexico. Kentucky Wild member and citizen-scientist Tri Roberts, of Versailles, originally captured and tagged the female monarch butterfly at the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site in Perryville. The …
Read More »Committee to reset the boundaries of the Dana Biosphere Reserve formed | Jordan News
Ammon news – Environment Minister Nabil Masarweh on Wednesday agreed to form a technical committee to redraw the boundaries of the Dana Biosphere Reserve in order to mine copper ore in the southern region of Jordan. Speaking to the Jordanian News Agency (Petra), Masarweh said the committee, pursuant to a …
Read More »ASEAN-Korea Center to present virtual trip to ASEAN countries
“ASEAN Familiarization Tour” in Brunei (ASEAN-Korea Center) The ASEAN-Korea Center organized a virtual “ASEAN Familiarization Tour” to strengthen ASEAN-Korea tourism cooperation. Ulu Temburong National Park in Temburong, Brunei (ASEAN-Korea Center) The tour, which allows Korean travel journalists and social media influencers to explore tourist destinations in ASEAN member states, went …
Read More »Beach mats improve access for wheelchair and scooter users
New beach mats have been introduced on Dublin’s Dollymount Strand to provide better access for wheelchair and scooter users to the North Bull Island Nature Reserve and other beach areas. The specially designed mats stretch 125 meters across the beach from the end of Causeway Road and will provide greater …
Read More »DCDL Offers Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Earlier this year, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) purchased two million COVID-19 home test kits in a bid to make these rapid test kits available and accessible in every county in Ohio . The ODH worked with the Ohio Library Council (OLC) to increase its reach, and public libraries …
Read More »How elastic are our mussels: resilience in the conservation of freshwater mussels
2021 marks the 150th anniversary of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Since its origins in fisheries conservation in 1871, there have been tremendous changes in the upper Mississippi. But for freshwater mussels, the need remains the same; populations of species and their communities resilient to change and local …
Read More »Give your opinion on the direction of Noosa’s economy
The board reviews Noosa’s local economic strategy to ensure it remains focused and current and seeks input from the community. Mayor Clare Stewart said the world has changed dramatically since the strategy was adopted five years ago. “We have to make sure that these long term plans stay up to …
Read More »Humans will always have oxygen to breathe, but the same can’t be said for ocean life
We might be fine, but what about ocean creatures? Photo: Joseph Barrientos on Unsplash There is nothing more fundamental to humans than the availability of oxygen. We don’t care about the oxygen we need, we just breathe, but where does it come from? To shed some light on this point, …
Read More »“We are doing a very good job”: Hawaii on track to meet zero emission deadline
Despite a dire United Nations warning of the looming danger of climate change, state officials believe Hawaii is making good progress in protecting the environment. Earlier this month, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its sixth assessment report on how climate change is affecting the global environment. …
Read More »5 breathtaking flower valleys in India we bet you didn’t know
New Delhi: The country we live in never ceases to amaze me. From picturesque locations, breathtaking beaches, picturesque mountains to captivating flower-filled valleys, India is nothing less than a travelers’ paradise!Also Read – Uttarakhand Valley of Flowers Opens to Tourists: Timetables, Covid Guidelines, etc. If you’re someone who loves the …
Read More »“Garbage Swim” has participants crawling for cleaner coasts
RIVERVIEW, NB – Dumping garbage into any body of water may seem counterproductive in the quest for cleaner coastlines, but today in Riverview the folks at the Fundy Biosphere Reserve did exactly that. The Fundy Biosphere Reserve covers more than 430,000 hectares of coastline along the upper Bay of Fundy. …
Read More »Will God put out the fires?
The deadlock on efforts to reverse global warming needs the scientific community and the religious community to work together. (John Hendricks | Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office via The New York Times) Photo provided shows flames and smoke from the Bootleg fire in southern Oregon, July 14, 2021 Floods swept …
Read More »Outside / inside[box]: Was the origin of life a singular event?
Every other Friday on Morning Edition, the Outside / In team answers a question from a listener about the natural world. This week Bill from Lyme asks: “Does anyone know if the origin of life was a singular event, or was there a particular period in the development of the …
Read More »Project installs electric vehicle charging stations on the Bruce Peninsula
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Author of the article: Rob gowan A station for electric vehicles. Postmedia Network File Photo Photo by Megan Stacey /Megan Stacey / Sentinel-Exam Content of the article Traveling to and from the Bruce Peninsula by electric vehicle has become much easier thanks to an initiative …
Read More »Walhi calls on government to respect UNESCO’s concern over Komodo National Park
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – East Nusa Tenggara Indonesian Environment Forum (Walhi) Executive Director Umbu Wulang called on the government to respect UNESCO’s concern about the Komodo National Park development project. UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) had previously called for the island’s tourism development project to be stopped …
Read More »UNESCO urges end to border wall threatening World Heritage site, wildlife in Mexico
FUZHOU, China– The UNESCO World Heritage Committee today urged the United States to stop construction of the border wall. The committee also called on the United States to work with Mexico to assess the damage caused by the wall to a World Heritage site in Mexico and adjacent protected lands …
Read More »Eden Ark and calls for tenders for the regeneration of the city center submitted
A tender program totaling more than £ 12million that could generate around 620 jobs, support the creation of 400 new businesses and help 3,000 people retrain has been tabled. On Wednesday, the Devon County Council Cabinet unanimously agreed to support the promotion of 16 projects under a new government funding …
Read More »South Africa: more needs to be done to tackle toxic chemical emergency in Umhlanga
Today the prosecutor visited the Umhlanga region in Durban, where I witnessed the devastation caused by a toxic cocktail of chemicals released into local water bodies and the atmosphere from the UPL warehouse. based in Mumbai. The warehouse was attacked in riots last week and has been burning and releasing …
Read More »“A much greater human destiny”: for Jeff Bezos, space travel is not limited to tourism
Bezos’ business has been clear since its founding in 2000 in Kent, Washington, that it’s about more than just bringing tourists into space for a few minutes of weightlessness. It is about “building a road to space”. “In order to preserve the Earth, Blue Origin believes that humanity will have …
Read More »North Devon Biosphere Launches Nature Restoration Declaration
The North Devon Biosphere has launched an ambitious new nature recovery plan as a contribution to tackling the ecological emergency here in North Devon, aligning with the government’s 25-year environmental plan and l Prime Minister’s pledge to protect 30% of UK land by 2030.. Join the individuals, organizations, councils and …
Read More »Even Noah would be amazed
A feature-length BBC News television report from July 16, 2021, titled “Catastrophic flooding across Western Europe as politicians blame climate change”, showed the devastation caused by the massive and rapid flooding in the region. Western Europe at the confluence of the borders of Germany, Belgium, France and Luxembourg during the …
Read More »New consultation of the Isle of Wight on the “deficient” island plan
Members of the Isle of Wight Council cabinet are giving Islanders the opportunity to review how planning and development will be approached over the next 15 years. A new consultation is launched on a revised version of the Island Plan. Environment and Heritage Cabinet Minister Jonathan Bacon said the current …
Read More »Global art takes root in the Balearics – with a whiff of Somerset | Art
For all the lizards, medlars and lantana, Menorca’s newest art gallery, which sits amid the blue waters and yachts basking in the port of Mahón, carries the faintest scent from a corner of Somerset. Illa del Rei, a 40,000 square meter island a short boat ride from Menorca’s capital, Mahón, …
Read More »Biomonitoring Market Revenue, Key Players, Consumption Trends, Analysis and Forecast to 2027 – 2 × 6 Sports
The growing incidence of infectious diseases, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing focus by governments of different nations on boosting biodefense are the key factors driving Market Size – $ 3.80 Billion in 2019, Market Growth – 5% CAGR, Market Trends – The growing demand for biomonitoring …
Read More »Quito opens up to LGBTIQ + tourism with Morganna Love as campaign cheerleader
By Daniela Brik Quito, Jul 14 (EFE) .- Quito has launched a campaign to show itself to the world as a tourist destination for the LGBTIQ + community, a campaign showcasing a variety of activities and establishments and featuring the influential artist Mexican tranny Morganna Love. The initiative started in …
Read More »Space rice fuels new space race: China is getting serious
In two quick swipes, China has shown that it takes its space agriculture projects very seriously. After harvesting its first batch of “space rice” that went to the moon, China is also distributing lunar soil samples to research institutes to assess lunar habitability. The return capsule of the Chinese probe …
Read More »Declining insect populations are yet another invitation to disaster – The Connecticut Examiner
At the beginning of the 20e century, when asked if anything about “God” could be concluded by studying natural history, the great scientific mathematician JBS Haldane replied “he has an inordinate fondness for beetles.” At present, over 380,000 species of beetles listed in the order Coleoptera make them the largest …
Read More »10 of the best beaches in Spain – for families and hikers | Beach vacations
BEST FOR FAMILIES Cala Mitjana, Menorca The beaches of Menorca are magnificent. The entire island was designated a Unesco Biosphere Reserve in 1993, and the natural tranquility of the landscape has been carefully preserved in a sustainable approach to tourism that has helped keep the island intact. Cala Mitjana is …
Read More »Environmentalists and glacier activists set to rewrite Chile’s constitution
Environmentalists and glacier activists set to rewrite Chile’s constitution View of a 2019 protest against inequalities and the high cost of living in Santiago, Chile. Source: Hugo Morales On May 15 and 16, millions of Chileans flocked to the polls for what would become a historic referendum: they elected the …
Read More »FG requests UN assistance on environmental challenges
Minister of the Environment Mohammad Abubakar Michel Olugbode The federal government has pleaded with the United Nations and its agencies to support the country in its many environmental challenges. Environment Minister Dr Mohammad Abubakar made this plea yesterday during a courtesy visit to the ministry by United Nations Under-Secretary-General Amina …
Read More »Positive nature by 2030: a major global goal for nature
The dangerous and the aggravation the decline in biodiversity is well documented – we know we are destroying natural systems faster than they can replenish themselves. Yet we depend entirely on nature for human health, well-being and prosperity. The recent ‘Dasgupta Review’ on the Global Biodiversity Economy – commissioned by …
Read More »The Valley of Flowers is now open to tourists
The very famous Valley of Flowers of Uttarakhand is now open to tourists. The magnificent site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it typically opens to tourism on June 1 of each year and has been delayed this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Uttarakhand had imposed a curfew in …
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Read More »Sweet Summer Staycation: 5 Ideas for Edmonton and the Area
With all of the COVID-19 restrictions now lifted in our province, children out of school, and vacations underway or imminent, we’re sharing a list of things that could help you plan your summer. Fort Edmonton Park After some major renovations, Fort Edmonton Park is once again welcoming visitors. One of …
Read More »Facing environmental challenges: action for climate and biodiversity in UNESCO designated sites
July 6, 2021, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. CEST Registration Using concrete examples, this side event will highlight solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation on the basis of inclusive, transparent and accountable governance processes, adapted to local conservation, social and economic needs, based on evidence provided by its unique …
Read More »Fonatur withheld negative information about Maya Train
The National Tourism Promotion Fund (Fonatur) withheld critical information about the US $ 8 billion Maya Train when it requested funding for the project from the Federal Ministry of Finance (SHCP). The newspaper the universal reported Monday that Fonatur, which manages the construction of the 1,500-kilometer tourist and freight railway …
Read More »“Ecocide Act” on Coverage of Evidence of Need for More Rangers
A farmer who uprooted 200m of hedge to turn two fields into one got away with an “act of ecocide” because there are not enough rangers to enforce the laws to protect the land. ‘habitat, said a Green Party TD. Marc à Cathasaigh said a shortage of rangers within the …
Read More »Top 10 national parks in Germany
For centuries, the epic beauty of German landscapes has inspired artists and writers towards the lyrical and the deep. The country’s national parks showcase some of its most incredible and diverse outdoor spaces. These vast and varied landscapes are protected to varying degrees by 105 natural parks, 15 biosphere reserves …
Read More »RMNH online nature study program ends
Regional museum of natural history, Bhopal is organizing an online nature study program (Green Teens) from June 14 to 25, 2021. Thursday in the eighth and final session of the program. Manik Lal Gupta, scientist -C and museum program coordinator gave information on the protected area and major mammal wildlife …
Read More »Adopt the circular economy in cooling technologies
It is essential to move towards the opportunities of the circular economy with the practice of the three “Rs”: reuse, reduce, recycle The need for thermal comfort will be inevitable in the coming weeks, as the mercury is expected to burn the last 40 degrees Celsius in the main towns …
Read More »Tripadvisor reveals ‘best of the best’ Irish holiday experiences
Tripadvisor has revealed the âbest of the bestâ holiday experiences in Ireland. The travel agency’s Travelers’ Choice 2021 awards allowed reviewers to choose the best tours, trips and things to do on the island this summer. Programming includes walking tours of the city, treks around cliffs and sea caves, sea …
Read More »Updated Zipp 404 and 454 NSW optimized for real-world speed – not in the wind tunnel
Zipp has rolled out its updated rim manufacturing techniques in its deeper section carbon offerings, with huge weight savings – up to 400g on a complete wheelset. Wheel testing also saw a redesign, done in the real world with an 85kg rider and bike system at a much more attainable …
Read More »Friends of the Beaver Valley launch fundraising campaign to conserve Talisman lands
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Author of the article: Greg cowan A screenshot of the Friends of the Beaver Valley GoFundMe page created to raise $ 15,000 for the group and Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy. The group’s page had raised $ 3,650 from 20 donors Monday at noon. Content of the …
Read More »Space agencies learn how to farm on Mars and the Moon
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is one of the space agencies working on automated agricultural and AI techniques for the coming era of interplanetary human colonies. DLR Whether it is from continent to continent or from coast to coast, people have always traveled widely with plants. Traveling far from Earth …
Read More »Freshen up your summer schedule: go on an aquatic adventure in Sussex County
As the hot summer days set in, what better way to beat the heat and have a little fun than by visiting the many water attractions in Sussex County’s spectacular Skylands? From lakes and water parks to resorts and state parks, this region offers dozens of ways to immerse yourself …
Read More »New research on impact crater blows up previous estimates of its age | Science
If you travel 140 miles southeast of Kiev, Ukraine, just before reaching the small village of Bukvarka, you will come to a patch of forest that crisscrosses farmland. The gently sloping meadows and cottages are bucolic, leaving no trace of the region’s violent past. But dig about 1,700 feet and …
Read More »w design incorporates a luxurious glass suite in the heart of the South African wilderness reserve
‘Where man and mountain meet’ is a lodge by architecture studio w design in the welgevonden game reserve, part of the waterberg biosphere in limpopo province in south africa, one the first most accessible malaria-free wilderness reserves in the country. the reserve is home to the ‘big five’ and over …
Read More »‘Miraculous’ mosquito hack cuts dengue fever by 77%
Just as mosquitoes and the diseases they carry plague tropical societies, exploiting the mosquito society’s own plague, Wolbachia bacteria, helps Indonesia fight dengue fever. Scientists creating an epidemic of Wolbachia among mosquitoes in Indonesia dropped dengue infection rates by 77%, opening new doors in the potential control of mosquito-borne epidemics. …
Read More »Combating Desertification: Vanvadi of Maharashtra Testifies to the Magic of Forest Regeneration | The Weather Channel – Articles de The Weather Channel
Tribal women, trudging to their village with drinking water from Vanvadi, an open well, with an innovative rotating water tank. (Sanjiv Valson and Rishi Gangoli) Our lonely, living planet harbors in its biosphere, as thin as the dew of a lotus, millions of life forms that have evolved over eons. …
Read More »Best things to do in South Florida: South Florida Caribbean News
Florida is a dream. Bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the sunny state enjoys an always pleasant climate, even in winter. This must-see and popular US destination is bordered by a coastal stretch that stretches 1,327 kilometers. Florida is the fourth most populous state …
Read More »To achieve net zero emissions and remove CO2 from the air, scientists have set six priorities – Technology News, Firstpost
The conversationJune 15, 2021 9:13:55 IST To achieve net zero emissions by 2050, global emissions must be cut faster and deeper than the world has yet succeeded in doing. But even then, some hard-to-treat pollution sources – in aviation, agriculture, and cement manufacturing – may linger longer than we’d like. …
Read More »NASA returns to Venus to learn how it became a toxic, hot wasteland – and whether the planet has ever been habitable in the past
NASA is finally heading to Venus. On June 2, 2021, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced that the agency had selected two winners of its latest Discovery-class space mission competition, and both are heading to the second planet from the Sun. I am a planetary scientist and avowed Venus evangelist, and …
Read More »Laboratory Swabs Market: Industry Size and Growth Opportunities with COVID19 Impact Analysis
The latest report expands the market size, characteristics of the Laboratory Swabs Market and the market growth of Laboratory Swabs industry and divide it into types, applications and consumption areas for Laboratory Swabs. The report included a PESTEL analysis of the industry to study the most important influencing factors and …
Read More »Mining activities are not part of the forest reserve, according to the land department
KUANTAN: The Pahang Lands and Mines Department has rejected allegations that mining activities around Tasik Chini are in a forest reserve. He said a total of 14 mining licenses had been issued in the region before 4,600 ha of Tasik Chini State Park was classified in the Official Gazette in …
Read More »Hike through the spectacular Samaria Gorge on the island of Crete
Trekking in Samaria Gorge is an amazing experience to experience while traveling in Crete. Credit: Lapplaender / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 de The breathtaking Samaria Gorge in Crete is extremely popular with hikers and non-hikers alike, and it’s very easy to see why. The 15-kilometer (10-mile) promenade takes …
Read More »National estuary network helps fuel local economies, study finds
A recently published study, commissioned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and The Pew Charitable Trusts, offers insight into the important contributions the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) makes to local economies. Eastern Research Group Inc.’s analysis looked at just four of the system’s 29 reserves – …
Read More »SAM calls on Pahang government to stop mining activities in Tasik Chini
by BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR – Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) called for immediate action by the government of Pahang State to save the natural ecosystem of Malaysia’s second largest freshwater lake, Tasik Chini in Pekan, Pahang. Its chairman Meenakshi Raman said the actions include stopping all mining activities in Tasik Chini …
Read More »Gray whale found off the coast of Namibia swam almost halfway across the world and set a migration record
Image for representation. (Credit: REUTERS) A 40-foot-long male gray whale became the first animal of its species to swim over 26,876 kilometers (16,700 miles), the longest distance on record in its history. A 40-foot-long gray whale became the first animal of its species to swim over 26,876 kilometers (16,700 miles), …
Read More »The award-winning Ballantrae food and drink festival is back online this weekend
The award-winning Ballantrae food and drink festival will take place online again this year. Following last year’s success, the festival is expanding its virtual reach by partnering with Norway, Finland and Germany. And it aims to offer foodies a program filled with online markets, video presentations, discussions on sustainable food …
Read More »Hawaii Marks World Oceans Day With 9 New Laws To Protect Sharks And Marine Life
Beginning January 1, severe penalties will be imposed for the intentional or willful capture, entanglement or death of a shark in state marine waters. House Bill 553, which has not been passed in previous legislative sessions, was promulgated by Governor David Ige on Tuesday. Opponents have called for exemptions for …
Read More »UNESCO calls on Hungarian government to halt Fert Lake developments
A sports center, a hotel, an eco-center and an eco-park, a large marina, several restaurants, camping sites and a parking lot for 880 cars should be built at Lake FertÅ (Lake Neusiedl), the most large endorheic lake in Central Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The President …
Read More »The genetic structures of closely related dragonflies in Yaeyama and Taiwan Islands
The Amami region, Okinawa in Japan, could be designated a World Heritage Site in July 2021 based on the recent recommendation from IUCN. The Iriomote wildcat is an iconic species of the region, having evolved independently on the island. The region is home to many other highly endemic and unique …
Read More »‘What a year’, says outgoing mayor of Machynlleth | New
Cllr Jeremy Paige, Cllr Tony Jones and Cllr Richie Gaskell Print and digital download photos available Machynlleth City Council welcomed a new mayor and deputy mayor. At the annual general meeting on May 24, Machynlleth city council voted for the next mayor and deputy mayor. Cllr Richie Gaskell was replaced …
Read More »Vietnam’s southernmost province attracts tourists | Trip
Tourists learn about the magrove forest ecosystem in Ca Mau (Photo: VNA) City HCM (VNA) – House for beautiful virgin sites and historical and cultural values Throughout more than 300 years of its formation and development, the southernmost province of Ca Mau offers a range of interesting experiences for visitors …
Read More »Sustainable management of natural resources “key to …
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said that the exercise of sustainable management of the Maldives’ natural resources “is the key to safeguarding [the] environment for posterity “. The president said this in his speech on World Environment Day on Saturday, highlighting the importance of preserving the Maldives’ natural ecosystems and sustaining …
Read More »Reinvent. Recreate. Restore
The world is witnessing rapid changes in environmental conditions across the world. The âextremesâ we witnessed demonstrate the appalling scenario we have entered into. No region or part of it has been immune to these changing signatures of the environment in which we live. The costs of new age “industrial …
Read More »Eliminate the brutal colonizers
Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and human well-being, but are they invincible? Through Ramesh Venkataraman June 14, 2021 Before â A forest patch completely covered with Lantana camara before restoration, with virtually no native vegetationPhotographs: Ramesh Venkataraman Ramesh Venkataraman June 03, 2021 00:00 IST Eliminate …
Read More »A Venus expert available to comment on new NASA missions to explore the habitability of the planet
Clara Sousa-Silva is a quantum astrochemist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian who studied the potential of life on Venus. In 2020, she helped detect phosphine in the planet’s atmosphere, suggesting that life may exist in the clouds of Venus. On Wednesday, NASA announced plans for two …
Read More »An NGO denounces illegal fishing in 7 protected areas
Illegal fishing in seven protected areas endangers endangered species, revealed a US NGO. Oceana study shows that at least 236 Mexican vessels have encroached on marine protected areas and fishing refuge areas since 2012, endangering species of turtles, sharks, fish and other marine life , and that 10% of all …
Read More »Building the Arch – Architecture
In the middle of my life, I wake up to find myself in a techno-dystopia, with no idea where my own path has gone. I have a muse, but no mentor to guide me through all the circles of this labyrinth, this global metropolis that I have managed to avoid …
Read More »5 satellite images that show how our planet is changing
Satellite images can provide vital information on how our planet is changing and responding to global warming. They can measure changes in sea level up to a milliliter or the temperature of the land and the ocean, so scientists can do a “health check.” Below are 5 eye-opening satellite images …
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