Monthly Archives: October 2021
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Weather continues to impact water quality in Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay program indicates that approximately 33% of Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries met water quality standards during the 2017-2019 assessment period. This score ... -
Better Environmentalist Suggests 4 Ways To Minimize Hurricane Damage
In the second part of the two-part series on Cyclones and Their Impact, we take a look at the suggestions of renowned environmentalist Dr Madhav Gadgil ... -
Annual festival in Saanich creates opportunities for families to celebrate harvest season – Saanich News
The Gardens of the Pacific Horticultural Center (HCP) held their annual harvest festival on October 30, where families had the opportunity to plant garlic bulbs, make ... -
Measures to be taken for the protection of wildlife
PESHAWAR: A team from the DI Khan Wildlife Division has successfully completed the first-ever wildlife and habitat survey in South Waziristan District. âThe five-day survey was ... -
What is COP26 and when does this “ambitious” global event on climate change begin?
A slew of extreme weather this year adds intensity to what some have called the most ambitious, and perhaps the most critical, convergence of global powers ... -
How Boris Johnson went from climate skeptic to eco-warrior
âIs all of this real? I never really believed it, âBoris Johnson often joked to his inner circle of advisers when discussing measures to tackle climate ... -
Geolocation of unpublished archaeological sites in the Peruvian Amazon
1. Heckenberger, MJ et al. Pre-Columbian urbanism, anthropogenic landscapes and the future of the Amazon. Science. 321, 1214-1217, https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1159769 (2008). Article CAS PubMed ADS Google Scholar ... -
Manipur takes action to protect Amur Falcons as more birds begin to arrive
Tamenglong District Collector Hungyo Worshing ordered all air guns to be deposited with village authorities by October 31. Large numbers of Amur falcons have started arriving ... -
California wildlife love to come home after wildfires. It might not be a good idea
It’s not just people who suffer the brunt of California wildfires. There are Leo, Vinny and Reggie Taylor. These are cubs coming back to health with ... -
Uttrakhand: Committee mobilizes officials for illegal construction in Corbett Tiger Reserve
A report from a committee appointed by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently submitted to the Delhi High Court regarding illegal building and logging in ... -
Groups Call on Federal Government to End Wolf Hunting and Trapping on Lands Bordering Yellowstone and Grand Teton | Environment
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Persecution of birds of prey linked to grouse shootings at worst level in 30 years
The number of slaughtered, trapped or poisoned birds of prey reached record levels last year, which the RSPB suspects to be linked to game bird shooting. ... -
Outdoor preschool education benefits children and the environment
CUMMAQUID – The preschool classroom inside the main building at Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary is warm and cozy – and generally empty. The truth ... -
Special Town of Stow meeting scheduled for October 30
For immediate release STOW – City administrator Denise Dembkoski would like to announce that the Town of Stow will be holding a special town hall this ... -
Orleans Birdwatcher General Store visits the White Mountains
I wanted to call this column “A Bird Watching Trip to the White Mountains”, but it was actually more of a birthday excursion, with a bit ... -
Why the EU’s 8th Environmental Action Program matters – EURACTIV.com
The new EU environmental action program must be given a real bite to carry out the necessary actions, says Rebecca Humphries. Rebecca Humphries is Public Affairs ... -
Two New South Wales Hinterland Stations Join National Parks Register | Blue Mountain Gazette
Two huge stations in the west have been purchased by the NSW government to become new national parks, which are slated to open in the middle ... -
Negotiators to argue at COP26 in Glasgow over the creation of an international carbon market
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is “cautiously optimistic” that negotiators can reach consensus on how to regulate an international carbon market when they meet in Glasgow next ... -
Outer House judge cuts Scottish beaver lethal control licenses after petition from environmental charity
Outer House judge cuts Scottish beaver lethal control licenses after petition from environmental charity By Mitchell SkillingPosted 25 October 2021 Outer Chamber of the Court of ... -
Exciting New Designs Released for Overhaul of Millport Flood Protection Program
MORE exciting designs for the Millport Coastal Flood Defense Program have been released as the community consultation phase comes to a close. The North Ayrshire Council ... -
Clear signs: decline in green cover
A targeted survey of tree cover loss is the need of the hour in order to resolve the typical problems of the northeast The Editorial Board ... -
Elle Macpherson Said She Had ‘Aboriginal’ Eyes In Vogue Beauty Video
Australian model turned wellness guru She Macpherson reportedly made a very odd and downright offensive comment about having “Aboriginal” eyes in a Vogue beauty video. Uh, ... -
“Collaborative Efforts Needed to Save NNTR Corridor Wetlands” | Nagpur News
Mahendra Bhojram Raut (33) is a wildlife biologist who has been working as a field agent in the Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve Corridor (NNTR) for the past ... -
Western Ghats | Rough mountains, shattered lives
Flash floods and subsequent landslides in Kerala once again highlight the fragile ecosystem of the mountain range that stretches almost parallel to the west coast of ... -
Nick Offerman explains why he finds solace in the outdoors: NPR
Nick Offerman’s new book is an appreciation of the outdoors. It includes sections on hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana. Georges saunders hide caption toggle ... -
The call to evacuate could arrive on Saturday to give residents time before Sunday’s big storm
More rain is on the way this weekend and there are concerns in the Santa Cruz Mountains over mudslides in areas scorched by the CZU Lightning ... -
NI 12th worst country for nature conservation: MEPs back new environmental legislation
A number of MEPs are backing a commitment to implement new legislation that will protect nature and improve public health in Northern Ireland. It comes after ... -
Gambia: “Water and sanitation are essential to achieve sustainable development goals”
A Senior Program Officer (SPO) for Environmental Impact Assessment at the National Environment Agency (NEA) pointed out that water and sanitation ranks sixth in development goals ... -
Environmental coalitions call on government to give ‘necessary’ time to draft maritime area planning law
For everything you need about the marine environment – covering the latest news and updates on marine science and wildlife, weather and climate, energy from the ... -
Missouri Hunter kills one of the state’s first black bears
Missouri is in the middle of its first black bear season since the species began to recover there in the 1950s. Previously, the state’s black bear ... -
Lexington’s PRHBTN Festival Celebrates Street Art
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Several properties in and around downtown Lexington have turned from buildings into works of art. What would you like to know Murals have ... -
Group of residents lose challenge of Rathfarnham flood relief work
A group of residents have lost their challenge in the High Court over the approval of planning for flood relief works in Rathfarnham, Dublin. Judge Richard ... -
How LA Zoo plans can impact California’s flora and fauna
For 55 years, the Los Angeles Zoo has been a venerable but decidedly low-key attraction nestled among the hills of Griffith Park. But officials are eyeing ... -
Protect the Punshilok Forest on a hill in Imphal
Moirangthem Loiya Ngamba started cultivating plants on the Maru Langol hill range in Imphal about 20 years ago, turning a once dry 300-acre hill into forest. ... -
Poachers shot dead five critically endangered monkeys in Vietnam
According to authorized media, poachers killed five critically endangered langurs in Vietnam. Langurs are a type of monkey slaughtered for bushmeat and traditional drugs. (Photo: Getty ... -
Residents sue over 698-bed student accommodation near UCD
A High Court judge has cleared a challenge to overturn the authorization for a 698-bed student housing development in Goatstown, south of Dublin. Two local residents ... -
Local organizations organize event on environmental effects of zoning laws
Experts discussed the environmental impacts of zoning in Connecticut on a Zoom panel. Dante Motley 12:22 a.m., October 19, 2021 Contributing journalist James Larson, photo editor ... -
Mangrove photo contest winners reveal the majesty of these coastal forests
From a forest goddess protecting honey collectors to a tiger leaping through mangroves, here are some of the winning images from the 7th Annual Mangrove Photography ... -
Bowmanstown area residents logged in to install mural in tunnel – Times News Online
Posted on October 18, 2021 at 12:03 p.m. After a long process of discussion, grant writing and collaboration, Bowmanstown Area Residents Connected will hang the first ... -
LEGAL CORNER: Steps to Protecting Landowner Liability | Opinion
Editor’s Note: The information in this column is not intended to provide legal advice, but to provide a general understanding of the law. All readers with ... -
Madeira hosts underwater photography and video competition
Winner of the “crustaceans” category Damir zurub Historically renowned for producing excellent fortified wines, the Madeira group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean have attracted visitors ... -
Senate Committee to Hear Evidence on List of Hunting Bills
A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at the Wisconsin State Capitol for a list of hunting bills recently introduced by Republican lawmakers. The proposals include allowing ... -
Another attack in Afghanistan | The Daily Star
The increase in violence inside the country is a source of concern for the region Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:00 AM People inspect the interior of ... -
Resumption of face-to-face courses in private universities
While our public universities have already reopened rooms and libraries and have more or less set the dates for the reopening of their respective institutions, the ... -
Give wildlife their space | News, Sports, Jobs
I talk about West Virginia’s natural treasures all the time – and how often we take our own backyard wonders for granted when others travel from ... -
IDNR Announces Sites for Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons
SPRINGFIELD – A number of Illinois state parks, fishing and wildlife areas, state conservation areas, and state recreation areas will be open to waterfowl hunting for ... -
meet the nature elves elves by the sea
Posted: October 15, 2021 at 5:44 am EDT|Update: 27 minutes ago NANJING, China, October 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – From October 11 to 15, the ... -
Drab Gray Roadside Retaining Wall in Cheshire Soon to be a Work of Art | Central Berkshires
CHESHIRE – An artistic collaboration is set to transform a long, dreary roadside retaining wall into a colorful mural. Under the aegis of the Cheshire Community ... -
What have global organizations done to conserve biodiversity?
03:39 “It is in a context of crisis that we are meeting at this segment,” said one of the speakers at the ministerial plenary session of ... -
Agreement reached to protect endangered livestock on Arizona’s Verde River
PHOENIX – A federal judge today approved an agreement between the Center for Biological Diversity, Maricopa Audubon Society, US Forest Service and US Fish and Wildlife ... -
ON FOOT … At the Cascades | New
Ideal for the deformed hiker State Route 20, also known as the North Cascades Highway. It is the northernmost route through the Cascades. In October, it ... -
Insects in the light of land use and climate – sciencedaily
Globally, the quantity and diversity of insects is decreasing: scientists have reported more and more evidence of this in recent years. In politics and in society, ... -
Door County Land Trust protecting high quality forest in Gibraltar-Ephraim Marsh
Ephraim, WI – Door County Land Trust is pleased to announce the protection of ecologically rich forest and wetland habitats in the Gibraltar-Ephraim Marshes State Natural ... -
Residents launch legal challenge over authorization of 282 Crumlin apartments
Local residents have launched a lawsuit to revoke An Bord Pleanála’s authorization for 282 apartments on the site of the former Eason warehouse in Crumlin, south ... -
What Avatar’s Past Can Tell Us About Pandora’s Future
It was the surprise announcement of E3 2021: that Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment will take players to the world of the number one movie of all ... -
Is 2022 a Florida Bird Swan Song?
Tallahassee, Florida – A new state bird could be born in 2022 in Florida. Some lawmakers want to throw out the common mockingbird, which has been ... -
DACC discusses brush code and effects of Project I-81 – eagle news online
CITY OF DEWITT – At its October 6 meeting, the DeWitt Advisory Conservation Commission (DACC) discussed the city’s brush code and relevant environmental concerns.A legislative document ... -
NSW government must stop pursuing indigenous fishermen if it is serious about closing the gap
There is a contradiction between the The NSW government’s plan to close the gap and his persecution of aboriginal people on the south coast of NSW ... -
Warzone Artifact Project Will Be Legacy Of Expo 2020 Site
The Italian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be part of a “renaissance” heritage project aimed at preserving archaeological objects and art recovered from war zones. ... -
JK government launches clean-up campaign to beautify Hokersar wetland and make it habitable for migratory birds
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched a clean-up campaign to remove solid waste from the Hokersar wetland on the outskirts of Srinagar city to ... -
10 most iconic locations in the Elder Scrolls
The Elder Scrolls is a series that has become popular with fans over the years, with Morrowind and Oblivion capturing the hearts of gamers in the ... -
Moose Hunting Guide: Know the Rules Before the Season Begins This Weekend
The moose hunting season begins this weekend and there are many rules and regulations that you should be aware of if you are planning to go ... -
Graphics: Why should we protect our planet’s species now?
According to data from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), more than 500 recorded species have been permanently abandoned over the past decade, ... -
At the PDNB gallery, artist Jeanine Michna-Bales walks in the footsteps of the female suffragist
â12,000 Miles Swing Through the Westâ by Jeanine Michna-Bales features hand embroidery on a reproduction of a 1916 map of the United States. Suffragette Inez Milholland’s ... -
RPS: Double award for two RPS projects at the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland
We are proud to announce that we have won not one, but two awards from the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI). Awarded Civil Engineering ... -
I was now years old when I discovered what LCM and WTF mean
LCM from Kellogg. It’s a name I haven’t heard for a long time. Remember taking those sweet abominations out of your lunchbox during recess and being ... -
Quick returns | Sierra Club
The last time I had walked through the lower reaches of the Cataract Canyon in Utah, the backwaters of Lake Powell had straddled the canyon, wall ... -
United States signs debt swap deal with El Salvador to pay $ 20 million to NGOs that support environmental protection
We are pleased to announce that the United States and El Salvador signed a tropical forest and coral conservation agreement on September 29, 2021. The agreement, ... -
Restored nesting island popular with birds
RABBIT ISLAND, La. – Restoring an island in Louisiana’s fragile coastal area is proving very popular with the birds it was rebuilt for, with their numbers ... -
Analysis of data from Versor factories for the East Trinity reserve
East Trinity Reserve, Queensland Credit: Microsoft Microsoft partner Versor has planted the seeds of a new data analysis system for the Queensland Department of Environment and ... -
Councilor seeks to challenge city improvement plan due to pollution concerns
An independent adviser is seeking to challenge a plan to improve a central Co Leitrim town in the High Court because he believes the dust and ... -
State aid: Commission seeks comments on draft proposal to further facilitate the implementation of aid measures promoting green and digital transition – The European Sting – Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission invites Member States and all other interested parties to ... -
Asian elephants in Bangladesh face increasing risk of extinction
About 28 elephants killed in the last 20 months alone; most perpetrators remain unidentified The slaughter of Asian elephants in Bangladesh has increased in recent times, ... -
Crying Fowl: Biden administration set to overturn Trump MBTA rule
Environmental, land and natural resources alert On September 29, 2021, the United States Department of the Interior (Interior) announced a series of actions to overturn a ... -
Gas drilling in the Wadden Sea can be blocked by denying the permit: Think Tank
Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality Minister Carola Schouten may refuse to grant a permit for gas extraction under the Wadden Sea. The Wadden Academy think tank ... -
Boy, 6, finds rare 12,000-year-old mastodon tooth in Michigan Creek
Six-year-old Julian Gagnon was out for a walk with his family in a Rochester Hills nature reserve known as “Dinosaur Hill” when a random walk turned ... -
Freshwater pearl mussels to revive – Eurasia Review
n a new LIFE project funded by the European Commission, the condition and habitats of populations of freshwater pearl mussels (FPM) and their host fish, Atlantic ... -
Photos show mangroves in Manila Bay ‘choked’ by plastic pollution | Philippines
There are stray and abandoned flip flops, old foil food wrappers, crumpled plastic bags and discarded water bottles. The mudflats and mangroves of Navotas in Manila ... -
What should we call lab meat? (Probably not “Lab meat.”)
Language choices have helped set the stage for all of this – something those who currently judge the language and regulations surrounding cellular farming should keep ... -
Taiwan News to Collaborate on Ecotourism Series | Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwan Ecotourism Association (TEA) President Yuri Guo (é è² ä»») recently spoke to Taiwan News to discuss a new collaboration. The newspaper ... -
Perungulam Reservoir, a place migratory birds call home- The New Indian Express
Express news service THOOTHUKUDI: With the advancement of humans crowding out countless animals and birds from their habitats every year, the scenes from Perungulam Reservoir in ... -
Karen Telleen-Lawton: Water and Cash Flow | Homes and Lifestyle
Streams Week, followed by World Rivers Day on September 26, brought articles and events to Santa Barbara celebrating our local streams and watersheds. Walks in streams, ... -
NJ Mayor Woodbridge says woman saved lives amid apartment fire
WOODBRIDGE – A quick-witted pedestrian is credited by Township Mayor John MacCormac for saving lives in an apartment building fire that displaced 32 people early Sunday. ... -
Governor Hochul Joins Chesapeake Executive Council to Sign Landmark Climate Directive | WIVT
Posted: Oct 4, 2021 / 10:58 AM EDT / Update: Oct 4, 2021 / 10:58 AM EDT From the Chesapeake Bay program: At the meeting, Virginia ... -
Citizen of Tribeca | Community Council 1 agendas for October
All CB1 meetings are remote again at least until this month. (The governor has extended the suspension of in-person meeting requirements until January 15.) Use [email protected] ... -
Fears for the grasslands | Brimbank & Northwest
Tara Murray Supporters of the Solomon Heights Grasslands fear the construction of the Melbourne Airport rail link will impact the flora and fauna of the area. ... -
Scientists attempt to solve mystery of ‘unprecedented’ seabird deaths on Scottish coast
WATER and plankton collected from the seas off the east coast of Scotland are analyzed by Scottish government experts in an attempt to unravel the mystery ... -
When a local turned into a tourist for a day to rediscover Agra
Ahead of World Tourism Day (September 27) as a new post-pandemic tourism season is about to begin, a group of three walked the lanes of Agra ... -
Ireland pledges to support new Maritime Protected Area
Ireland has joined with 14 other countries in establishing a new Maritime Protected Area that covers an area eight times the size of that country’s land ... -
The new approach awakened to save the bay
by James A. Bacon The Chesapeake Bay Program, a partnership of non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and federal, state and local governments, is now officially awake. In ... -
LG Sinha inaugurates Wildlife Week 2021; e-inaugurates online registration authorization for Dachigam; Hangul Eco-Stop near Parimahal
J & K’s fauna has rich and rare assets in its flora and fauna, its biodiversity and its wildlife sanctuaries; UT government pays special attention to ... -
Hogan and Northam Meet in Virginia Beach to Announce Climate Change Directive | WDVM25 and DCW50
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam met with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday to pledge to take action on climate change and ... -
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav begins tiger gatherings in 51 reserves
The rallies will cover a distance of over 7,500 km in seven days (October 2 to October 8) through the diverse and picturesque landscapes of India. ... -
Channel Islands: one of California’s most remote national parks
Channel Islands National Park provides a glimpse of what California was like with rugged terrain isolating various plants and animals not found anywhere else on earth. ... -
Indigenous Gulf country tourism operator hopes Queensland border reopens
Gulf of Queensland tour operators fear the barrel of financial ruin if the state border does not fully reopen soon. Key points: Indigenous tourism business has ... -
Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam – October
Strengthening efforts to achieve the goals of restoring the Chesapeake Bay by 2025, prioritizing the health of the bay and boosting economic activity VIRGINIA BEACH– Governor ... -
Philly’s plastic bag ban has begun. When does it start in New Jersey?
The Philadelphia bag ban goes into effect Friday with a six-month grace period. Across the river, the ban on plastic straws starting next month is the ... -
Westford Wildlife Watch – What is a forest for?
What is a forest for? How to count the paths? We know from experience, especially over the past year, how calming and peaceful it is to ... -
Italy tackles WNV biosecurity with One Health model – The Horse
When Italian doctors diagnosed a neurological disease due to West Nile virus (WNV) in a Sicilian man, they immediately set off a chain of events leading ... -
William Floyd School District: Nathaniel Woodhull and William Floyd High School Students Spend “A Day in the Life of Carmans River”
September 30, 2021 Students of Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School and William Floyd High School students recently participated in the Carmans River-focused Day in the Life program, ... -
Mallorca Environment: Life Intemares project
Three new species of sponges were discovered in the underwater mountains of the Mallorca Canal during a scientific investigation by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography. According ... -
Mumbai’s biodiversity zones will disappear
Flooding in Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Photo: Pankaj Trivedi from the March River. Naresh Chandra Singh, 46, is from Kharghar, originally from Manipur in northeast India. ... -
Migratory Birds Access Permit Program will not go smoothly
By Juan Carlos Rodriguez (September 30, 2021, 8:56 p.m. EDT) – As the Biden administration seeks to innovate on how the federal government fulfills its responsibilities ...