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Floods – Research shows millions more at risk of flooding

4 August, 2021 Andrew 0 Comments Climate Change Climate Change Conference of the Parties COP Energy Food Nature Oceans Plastic Pollution Poverty Science Water 8:09 pm

A man is rescued from recent floods in central China A new study shows that the percentage of the global population at risk from flooding has risen by almost a quarter since the year 2000.…

UK already undergoing disruptive climate change

1 August, 2021 Andrew 0 Comments Climate Change Climate Change Conference of the Parties COP Nature Science 6:41 pm

The UK is already undergoing disruptive climate change with increased rainfall, sunshine and temperatures, according to scientists. The year 2020 was the third warmest, fifth wettest and eighth sunniest on record, scientists said in the…

Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report

1 August, 2021 Andrew 0 Comments Amazon Animals Climate Change Climate Change Conference of the Parties COP Energy Food Nature Oceans Plastic Pollution Poverty Science Water 6:31 pm

As the scientists gather to consider their report, heatwaves are hitting many parts of the world Against a backdrop of fires and floods, researchers are meeting virtually to finalise a key climate science study. The…

fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

1 August, 2021 Andrew 0 Comments Animals Plastic Science 6:14 pm

By accident Samantha Jenkins discovered the plastic eating properties of one fungus Samantha Jenkins was studying a number of types of fungus in a research project for her company, when one of the fungi made…

Plastic pollution to weigh 1.3 billion tonnes by 2040

30 July, 2020 F M 0 Comments Climate Change Oceans Plastic Pollution Science Water 5:51 am

Image captionThe single biggest use of plastics is in packaging and it tends to be used just once before being thrown away An estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of plastic is destined for our environment -…

Scottish project tackles ‘environmental impact’ of pills

8 January, 2020 F M 0 Comments Climate Change Oceans Pollution Science Water 3:50 pm

Image caption Some compounds that make up medicines have been found in rivers, lochs and the sea A new Scottish health project aims to tackle potential harm caused to the environment by pharmaceuticals. An estimated…

Seychelles: The island nation with a novel way to tackle climate change

9 December, 2019 F M 0 Comments Climate Change Oceans 11:41 am

Image captionFisherman Darryl Green welcomes the restrictions On board Darryl Green's small fishing boat, just off the island of Praslin in the Seychelles, the water is so clear we can see the seabed. Brightly coloured…

Climate change Oceans running out of oxygen as temperatures rise

9 December, 2019 F M 0 Comments Climate Change Oceans 11:15 am

Climate change and nutrient pollution are driving the oxygen from our oceans, and threatening many species of fish. That's the conclusion of the biggest study of its kind, undertaken by conservation group IUCN. While nutrient…

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