Monthly Archives: May 2021
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416-unit Dublin housing program case sent back to Europe
Key legal issues regarding a 416 ‘build-to-rent’ housing development project have been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The referral was made ... -
Daytona Police reorganize marine unit to keep boaters safe
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Thousands of boaters took to the waters of central Florida over Memorial Day weekend and law enforcement was there with them. The ... -
Common French bird species facing an “ relentless ” decline
European goldfinches are one of 43 common species in decline. From city centers to rural fields, human activity has decimated populations of the most common bird ... -
Small hydropower plants do more harm than good
Hydropower is renewable, but generally not environmentally friendly. A study by IGB shows for Romania how the expansion of hydropower runs counter to the objectives of ... -
The first digital conference on the restoration of drylands in Africa to take place
From June 2-3, the Global Landscapes Forum will host the first-ever digital conference devoted entirely to Africa’s drylands and how integrative restoration practices can see them ... -
topographical information to understand the flora and fauna during hikes
The editions of Belles balades have just printed a guide and cell software that lists the most beautiful excursions between Causses and Cévennes. Guide for hikers ... -
Australia looks to its coastline to slow climate change
SYDNEY – Researchers on a boat off the coast of southern Australia recently began dumping some 50,000 sandbags into the ocean. Their goal is to restore ... -
Letter: Protect Yourself – Anchorage Daily News
When I was a teenager, before the Earth got cold, I worked on a Kansas turkey farm. At a certain age, the turkeys were released from ... -
Rolls-Royce Phantom seized by authorities for crocodile leather interior
For many high-end luxury vehicles, the sky is the limit when it comes to customization. Even so, it’s not uncommon for buyers to use a third-party ... -
Eritrea: Foro – Successful development initiatives
The Foro subzone has been the site of many future development initiatives, and one of the most significant successes in the subzone has been in education. ... -
Diary of an amateur ornithologist in France: swifts
Swift (black swift) are the ultimate flying bird. They are totally engaged in the sky in a way that is without concession to the spinning planet ... -
€ 140,000 to be allocated to monitor snails as part of a major conservation attempt
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is expected to spend more than ⬠140,000 to monitor snails at around 60 sites across the country. The ... -
Macquarie Island – WorldAtlas
Macquarie Island is a subantarctic oceanic island located in the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. The island is politically part of the Australian island state ... -
State criticized for insufficient protection of Natura sites
The agriculture ministry has been criticized for its lack of progress in adequately protecting Natura 2000 areas, but this time from the state legal service. For ... -
Companies and government agencies offer nuclear reactors for space
Credit: DARPA / DRACO In 2018, at the Nevada National Security Site, scientists completed testing of America’s first new nuclear reactor in about 40 years. This ... -
Warming Oceans, Stronger Swells: Big Wave Surfers Ride More Powerful Waves
Last December and January, Washburn drew quite a few waves. Grant Washburn’s surf logs chronicle heavy swells last winter (Grant Washburn) As they grew older, the ... -
Humans make it difficult for seabirds to breed
Share this Item You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Many northern hemisphere seabirds struggle to breed – and in ... -
Tanzania: government sets up hotlines to control damage to wildlife
THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has established fourteen special hotlines that people will use to call authorities in case wild animals and other disturbing ... -
Federal government reviews listing of Little Prairie chicken as endangered and protected
Texas-only: Rare Attwater Prairie Chickens A recovery effort is underway to replenish the endangered Attwater Grassland Chickens that live in only two counties in Texas, where ... -
The law firm criticizes the inaction of the Ministry of Agriculture on the protection of Natural 2000 sites
The legal firm criticizes the lack of action by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment on the ongoing procedures concerning the protection and management of ... -
The American Sagebrush Rebellion Never Ended
BACK IN February, the Republican governor of Montana killed a wolf without a proper permit. Greg Gianforte, who is best known for slaughtering a journalist during ... -
Seabirds face serious threats from climate change and human activity – especially in the northern hemisphere
Press releases | Search | Science May 27, 2021 Scientists have studied the reproductive success of seabirds at dozens of sites in the northern hemisphere (red ... -
What delayed the introduction of the African cheetah to Indian reservations?
Aside from the many tragedies caused by the second wave of Covid-19 in India, another victim appears to be the ambitious wildlife project to introduce African ... -
Let’s be beautiful | Rhetoric and reason | San Luis Obispo
On May 6, the Biden administration presented a vision for how the United States can conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that support the ... -
Protection of the endangered Chinese crocodile lizard
by Xinhua writers Che Xiaohui, Li Xiongying and Zhang Yisheng GUANGZHOU, May 27 (Xinhua) – Summer is back in southern China, bringing with it abundant sunshine ... -
Calls for tougher sanctions in Tasmania as second wedge-tailed eagle found ‘riddled with lead’
A wedge-tailed eagle riddled with shotgun pellets has been found alive in southern Tasmania just a week after a dead eagle was discovered with its claws ... -
Thomas Mondrogon obituary (1938-2020) – Petaluma, CA
Thomas “Tom” Mondrogon August 17, 1938 – August 9, 2020 On August 9, 2020, our beloved Tom fled this life and his long battle with cancer. ... -
Sequence captured of quad riders riding over bird habitat on Sneittsham beach
Heartbreaking footage has been released by the RSPB which shows quad riders recklessly riding Snettisham Beach, one of Norfolk’s strongholds for vulnerable breeding birds, including ringed ... -
Artists visit the gardens for the Fauna in the Flora exhibition
Butterflies, birds, spiders and frogs will decorate the walls of the Mackay Botanic Gardens Cafe in a new exhibit. The theme for the Mackay Botanical Art ... -
Is it derived from animal feed?
After costing the US poultry industry 50 million chickens in 2015, AI has become the biggest historic poultry health disaster in the United States, according to ... -
10 games to play if you love Tomb Raider
tomb Raider is an action-adventure game starring adventurous archaeologist Lara Croft. Most of the games feature her around the world searching for treasure while avoiding traps, ... -
Council finds ‘no violation of planning control’ after concerns raised about work at Heybridge Garden Suburb
Image above: An illustrative image of the northern suburbs of Heybridge Garden. (Credit: country properties) Maldon District Council said it had investigated complaints filed for alleged ... -
Drought and cold snap could impact chicks this year in Saskatchewan: biologist
Saskatchewan’s spring drought followed by a sudden cold snap could affect the province’s bird populations, according to a biologist and educator. Jared Clarke said drought conditions ... -
Almost 70% of the peatlands located along the west coast
Almost 70% of the peatlands were in the western counties of Donegal, Kerry, Galway and Mayo in 2018, according to the latest data from the Central ... -
eTHikel is the eco-friendly online marketplace that helps customers lead an eco-friendly lifestyle
eTHikel is an online retail destination for environmentally conscious consumers eTHikel officially launched in January 2021 The pillars of eTHikel are honesty, trust, respect and transparency ... -
Kenya: ebb of Lake Victoria, floods devastate residents
Samuel Opiyo is perched on a wall at Nyankondo Beach in Migori County, staring at swollen Lake Victoria while considering his next course of action. He’s ... -
Bird advocate gives greener habitat a wing
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) – Ren Guoxia began his riverside patrol on the outskirts of Beijing at dawn. Looking through her binoculars, she counted the black ... -
The reason wild forests beat plantations
In a new publication, Kew scientists say that where new trees are needed, the focus should be on natural forest growth, provided site conditions such as ... -
Fashionkind wants you to “experience the magic of Colombia”
In homage to Colombia’s rich heritage and sumptuous ecosystem, Fashionkind co-founders Nina Farran and Sophia Bush draw on their roots for a decisive partnership that goes ... -
IISER Bhopal Scientists Discover New Species of African Mizoram Violet
GUWAHATI: Indian Institute for Scientific Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal Researchers have discovered a new species of plant belonging to the African violet family in Mizoram ... -
Baby Crows: Do They Really Need Your Help?
Source: SBWCN The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN) cares for hundreds of American crows each year, making it one of the most common avian patients ... -
Wohlford Lake Dam replacement ‘shovel-ready’
The town of Escondido plans to replace the Lake Walford Dam, a structure made of earth and rock that has stood in its current location since ... -
We need to talk about spider conservation
Spiders need our help, and we may need to overcome our prejudices and fears to get there. âThe feeling that people have towards spiders is not ... -
Livre shares his passion for the spiritual home | New
Mike Alexander Download of print and digital photos available The story of an island of international wildlife and scientific importance and one of the UK’s most ... -
Family of bears spotted wandering through residential Surrey – BC
Spring is in the air, and BC’s bears are out of hibernation and on the prowl. This meant an increase in bear encounters around British Columbia, ... -
Willtown to preserve | Walterboro Live
By VICKI BROWN Colleton County’s first settlement called Willtown, and once located on the Edisto River near Jacksonboro, is now under permanent protection and is part ... -
Oregon State University research shows two invasive beach grasses hybridize
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Two sand-stabilizing beach grass species introduced to the Pacific Northwest from the early 1900s hybridize, raising new questions about the impacts on coastal ... -
Rivers are key to restoring global biodiversity
Image Credit: Eli Reichman This article was produced by Earth | Food | Life, a project of the Independent Media Institute. In October 2021, the Convention ... -
‘On TV – Stephen Seagull’ – Mail Readers Respond to RSPB Call
EAGER’s gull watchers were quick to reveal the locations of Barrow’s birds after a call from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) asking ... -
NSW government support for deforestation will end koalas
Although flora and fauna species took a heavy hit after the Black Summer fires, the NSW government is still pursuing deforestation, writes Sue arnold. Say goodbye ... -
Nepal needs wildlife-friendly highways
OOn January 2, news of an adult tigress struck by a vehicle on Mahendra Highway made the rounds on social media. The photo of the big ... -
Bill to Eliminate Neonic Pesticides | Greene County
In the last three weeks of the legislative session, some state lawmakers are talking about birds and bees. Democrats, who hold an overwhelming majority in the ... -
The Challenges of Arctic Exploration: Historical Maritime Exploration and Current Realities
Early 19e Russian exploration of the century By 1800, Europe had been drawn into the Napoleonic Wars, and Russia’s Czar Paul I had a few more ... -
Wildlife expert talks about biodiversity, conservation and public health
Malaika Vaz is a 24-year-old National Geographic explorer, television presenter and wildlife filmmaker. His work has highlighted the relationship between environmental conservation and public health. Vaz ... -
Expressions of Interest Solicited from West Mayo Farmers for a Results-Based Payment System
Wild Atlantic Nature has called for expressions of interest from farmers in the SAC area of ââthe Owenduff / Nephin complex to participate in a new ... -
The Aquatika freshwater aquarium is preparing a special program for this weekend
Karlovac Aquatika freshwater aquarium Facebook page May 21, 2021 – A special program has been prepared by the Aquatika Freshwater Aquarium Karlovac every day this weekend, ... -
Siberian cranes land at Ghouri Gol international wetland
Tehran – Around 200 Siberian cranes, in a rare and unprecedented occurrence, have arrived at the international Ghouri Gol wetland in the northwestern province of eastern ... -
Connecting India’s urban and rural future is important for biodiversity conservation
We all know that the younger generations are the future of planet Earth. Older generations of humans have left them with a planet riddled with environmental ... -
Working for “ nature for all ” in New Jersey
Are you comfortable outdoors? Do you feel happy and safe in parks and outdoor spaces, or do you feel unwelcome or uncomfortable? The State We Are ... -
Environmentalists complete land transfer from Mispillion harbor for shorebird protection
A public-private partnership to ensure migratory shorebirds have a permanently protected place to rest and feed along the coast of the First State is approaching the ... -
A day at the hermitage of the Dombagaskanda forest
A group of bhikkhus dressed in dark brown robes walked in single file, carrying their bowls of alms, silently along the path, for the midday dana ... -
Eustice gives assurances on ‘cautious’ reform of habitat regulation
In a speech yesterday, Eustice made a series of announcements, including that a statutory target to improve species abundance by 2030 will be inserted into the ... -
Birdsong in wetlands indicates ecosystem health
Hu Jun / SHINE Yin Hongchao stands on the wetlands, watching the birds. Birds and flowers seem to go hand in hand in the public mind ... -
Activists call for MPAs to be enshrined in law
May 17, 2021 Extinction Rebellion Ireland is calling on the government to enshrine marine protected areas (MPAs) into Irish law through a recently launched initiative. Their ... -
Billie Marten shares her new single “Human Replacement” | New
With her new album ‘Flora Fauna’ arriving on Friday via Fiction Records, Billie Marten gives us the latest teaser of what to expect, sharing the new ... -
Largest And Highest Islands Of The World
An island is a piece of landmass smaller than a continent and surrounded entirely by water. Although most islands are formed naturally, others like Flevopolder and ... -
Scorpion species from Western Ghats highlight need for more research
Of the seven scorpion species described since last year, from the Western Ghats, three are bark-dwelling scorpions and the remaining are rock-dwelling. Scorpions are a highly ... -
The 5 mass extinction events that shaped the history of Earth — and the 6th that’s happening now
How It Works (Image credit: Future) This article is brought to you by How It Works. How It Works is the action-packed magazine that’s bursting with exciting ... -
Guilty until proven innocent: social media and bird photography
As a keen birder and amateur wildlife photographer, I have been disheartened recently to read increasingly negative statements and accounts posted on social media relating to ... -
There Aren’t Enough Trees In The World To Offset Society’s Carbon Emissions, & There Never Will Be
14 Mins Read By: Bonnie Waring One morning in 2009, I sat on a creaky bus winding its way up a mountainside in central Costa Rica, ... -
How Human Development Is Degrading The American Serengeti
Back to Stories May 17, 2021 The human footprint of Big Sky, Montana as captured by GoogleEarth and satellite imagery between 1984 and 2020. Notably, the ... -
Endangered birds ‘Monty’, ‘Rose’ lay eggs at Chicago Beach: Great Lakes Piping Plovers expand their flock
A pair of endangered birds recently laid eggs on a Chicago beach, specifically at the dunes of Montrose Beach. According to an ABC7 report, the Chicago ... -
ADERO joins the list of the best hotels in the world | Business
Seven months after making its Scottsdale debut, ADERO Scottsdale was named one of the best new Condé Nast Traveler hotels in the world. âWe are extremely ... -
Denbighshire’s draft ‘Dark Sky’ policy in consultation
The public is invited to check whether the planning guidelines intended to reduce light pollution in an area of ââoutstanding natural beauty require changes. Additional information ... -
A mother and litter of newborn cats living in a bird’s nest
A cat and her three kittens were found alive in an old bird’s nest high in a tree, watched by an adorable cat. Volunteers from the ... -
India’s role in the Arctic: boosting momentum through policy
Securing a strong scientific footprint in the Arctic is one of the main takeaways of India’s Arctic Policy Project. Arctic research is being carried out at ... -
Darwin’s Arch in Galapagos collapses due to erosion
QUITO – The famous rock formation off the Galapagos Islands known as Darwin’s Arch has collapsed due to “natural erosion,” the Ecuadorian environment ministry said on ... -
SUPRCARE launches the first reusable silver-based antiviral surgical mask that kills viruses on contact
SUPRMASK models SUPRMASK structure SUPRMASK compared to other masks Reusable surgical mask using pure silver to immediately kill viruses and bacteria, thus protecting the wearer and ... -
Rhino population soars in Nepal thanks to collaboration, conservation and community
Through Sanjib Chaudhary A larger one-horned rhino in Chitwan National Park in south-central Nepal. Author’s image. The rhino census in Nepal in 2021, carried out for ... -
Colorado Springs Artist’s Online Course Takes Students to Another Country – No Travel Required | North Springs Edition
Kristy Kensinger’s online art classes for adults transport her students to another country to explore, learn and make art, all without flying. During his Art Passports ... -
Where to buy bamboo straws online in Australia
finder.com.au is one of the leading comparison sites in Australia. We compare from a wide range of banks, insurers and product issuers. We value our editorial ... -
Security concerns headline the debate over expanding Maine’s food sovereignty laws
Supporters of legislation to change Maine’s food sovereignty law say the new language will make the state’s local food economy stronger by increasing opportunities for unlicensed ... -
The sister relationship with the city is still strong
Restricted international travel will see the Federation Council’s long-standing exchange program with Miki City remain suspended again in 2021. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a ... -
Protecting Elandsberg hailed as ‘significant’ environmental movement for South Africa
The recent declaration of the Protected Environment of Ellandsberg in KwaZulu-Natal is an important step in efforts to secure South Africa’s most important water source areas. ... -
Operation of freedom of navigation by American warships and UNCLOS – 1982
December 1, 2019 marked the 60th anniversary of the signing in Washington of the Antarctic Treaty, the main legal instrument for the management of practical activities ... -
Man indicted for selling protected bird feathers
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – A Window Rock man was charged last month with violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection ... -
Create art from kitchen waste
THE is art in the leftovers of the kitchen. For example, turmeric leaves a bright yellow tint, while the leaves of a carrot plant produce a ... -
Developing a sustainable blue economy in the European Union – Eurasia Review
The European Commission said on Monday it was proposing a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU for industries and sectors related to ... -
Auckland’s Motutapu Island placed under rāhui after prolonged stoat invasion
A rÄhui has been placed on Auckland’s Motutapu Island as authorities work to capture two elusive stoats. The rÄhui (ban) means that access to the island ... -
10 American wilderness areas you should know
Wilderness Areas are public lands with the highest level of protection in the United States. These valuable conservation spaces are managed by the National Park Service, ... -
More wildfires in western Washington state boost firefighting funding and training
by Jack Russillo Washington Fire Season 2021 has already started and the forecast says that it could be as bad as – and potentially worse than ... -
Worimi Conservation Lands on Stockton Beach closed to driving – News Of The Area
Worimi Conservation Lands on Stockton Beach closed for driving due to recent weather conditions. Worimi Conservation Lands on the Stockton Beach front are currently closed to ... -
Peacocks, peacocks among 18 poisoned birds in Akola | Nagpur News
The birds were found dead on a dried up lake bed surrounded by forest on all sides Nagpur: On the heels of 10 poisoned blackbucks in ... -
No Man’s Sky: How To Upgrade Your Multi-Tool
No Man’s Sky has everything you would expect from a game set in space: spaceships, space exosuits, aliens, quintillions of planets, star systems and a large ... -
A good guide for nearby mountain adventure
There is nothing inappropriate about venturing into the outdoors alone, after all outside world suggests a sense of adventure and offers to explore the invisible, the ... -
Sarus Crane Population Rises 20% in Gujarat | Ahmedabad News
Vadodara: Sarus, it seems, chose to make Gujarat an ideal home for himself. For a census conducted on the world’s largest flying bird in the state ... -
International Bird Rescue celebrates 50 years of wildlife protection
On January 18, 1971, two Standard Oil Company tankers collided in San Francisco Bay. The result was an oil spill that covered 50 miles of coastline ... -
Endangered triangular-tailed eagle found with ‘chopped’ paws in northeast Tasmania
The dismembered body of an endangered white-tailed eagle was found in Tasmania, with its legs likely severed as a “souvenir”. Key points: The dead bird was ... -
Bulgaria’s griffon vultures have made a remarkable resurgence
The Griffon Vultures of Bulgaria are in a desperate situation compared to other populations in Europe.Picture: Wikimedia Commons Bald and hunched over, the Griffon Vultures of ... -
Bottlenecks in the conservation of critical wetlands in Kenya
Data hub Bottlenecks in the conservation of critical wetlands in Kenya Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Papyrus reeds in a wetland at Marura in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu ... -
Nevada’s energy bill aims to boost green energy and jobs
Democratic state lawmakers on Thursday unveiled an ambitious renewable energy bill that they say will pave the way for Nevada to meet its renewable energy goals ... -
Kerten Hospitality expands its portfolio with 2 new Cloud7 Glamping eco-resorts in the UAE
United Arab Emirates – Aligned with Hospitality KertenWith the ethic of promoting sustainability-driven growth at the heart of local communities in global destinations, keeping a project ... -
A Florida kayaking tour that feels like paddling the Milky Way
Neon glowing dolphins. Manatees and manta rays glow the brightest of blues. Fluorescent fish that dives in your kayak. These may look like visions only possible ... -
Conservation police are planning additional patrols for the boating season
Posted: May 17, 2021 / 3:28 p.m. CDT / Update: May 17, 2021 / 3:29 p.m. CDT SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois Department of Natural Resources ... -
UK planning system ‘not fit for purpose’, says Robert Jenrick
His intervention comes amid a growing row within the Conservative Party over the next planning bill due in the fall, which will see the country split ... -
Keeon Minors wins marquee design competition
The City of Hamilton announced that Keeon Minors won the “Bermuda” Sign Design Competition, receiving a prize of $ 3,000. A spokesperson said: âThe City of ... -
Floodplain flourishes where Tuolumne and San Joaquin meet
Where the Tuolumne River meets the San Joaquin, an intriguing way of managing water takes hold. The Dos Rios Ranch is nine years into its restoration, ... -
There are 50 billion wild birds on Earth – but four species dominate
Through Adam vaughan European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are one of the most common birds in the world Arndt Sven-Erik / Arterra Picture Library / Alamy Earth ... -
Vermont Farmers and Community Unite to Save Creamery |
Operators of a value-added dairy in peaceful Upper Valley of Vermont are fighting to save their farming business, with the help of residents who appreciate its ... -
Cops arrest 18 suspects for possession of endangered plant ‘worth a lot of money’
Through Nomalanga Tshuma 16h ago Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareE-mailShare Cape Town – Police are looking for suspected thieves who shot and fatally injured two foreign nationals ...