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Activists blend science and folklore as they try to revive Somerset’s eel population
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Feargal Sharkey back campaign to save the animal, which once inspired placenames, songs and stories When the Somerset Levels flood in winter, their reed-fringed waterways swell into a glinting inland sea – haunting and half forgotten. Generations…
‘We Are All Shocked’: Warming Waters Bring a Stinging Sea Slug to Spain’s Coasts
The blue dragons, which pack a ferocious sting, have led to several beach closures. Experts say it’s a worrying sign of the warming of the Mediterranean.
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low likelihood, study finds
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout The collapse of a critical Atlantic current can no longer be considered a low-likelihood event, a study has concluded, making deep cuts to fossil…
Small islands offer big hope for conservation of endemic species, study shows
Animals living on small islands are often thought to be more susceptible to extinction compared to those distributed across mainland land masses. Small population sizes, limited habitat availability, and genetic isolation can propel species into a downward spiral. However, new…
‘The tree is trying its best’: why New Yorkers are counting – and rating – every park tree
Volunteers are tasked with logging about 150,000 park trees by hand – and for some, it’s become a strange obsession On a recent morning, as the late August sun began to beat down, a few dozen New Yorkers stood in…
Chemical companies lobbying MPs not to ban Pfas
Exclusive: Analysis of responses shows firms are urging parliamentary committee to limit regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ Chemical firms are lobbying MPs not to ban “forever chemicals” in the same way as proposed in the EU, using arguments disputed by scientists…
Thailand’s living floral heritage takes root in a park of rare and ancient trees
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — During the second half of the 20th century, Thailand’s forest cover plummeted from around 50% to 25% due to urbanization and rapid economic development. Although legislation such as the Community Forest Act of 2019 has helped…
To Handle Data Centers, the Electricity System May Need New Rules. Here Is a Proposal
Legal scholars suggest revisiting a core tenet of electricity regulations and taking cues from how officials manage scarce resources such as water in the West. By Dan Gearino There are not many desirable options for accommodating the electricity needs of…
Incinerator broke air pollution limits 916 times
The Environment Agency are currently considering enforcement action against the operator, Viridor.