The amount of dissolved oxygen in a river is a matter of life or death for the plants and animals living within it, but this oxygen concentration varies drastically from one river to another, depending on their unique temperature, light and flow. To better understand which factor has the greatest impact on the concentration ofContinue reading “Temperature is stronger than light and flow as driver of oxygen in US rivers”
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New pesticide exposure test developed to protect inexperienced cannabis farmers
Chemists created a more reliable, robust and efficient way to monitor pesticide exposure and help protect the health and safety of agricultural workers, especially for emerging sectors like the cannabis industry.
Levies on Renewable Energy Profits could serve as a barrier to achieving Net Zero Targets in the UK
Placing levies on the profits made in the renewable energy industry could hinder the UK’s ability to meet its 2050 net zero carbon reduction targets, an expert has said.
Compressed air for pet blow-moulding production
Measurement and recording of actual pressure flow inside the production equipment can assess the actual performance of the compressed air system. This identifies any areas where compressed air problems are causing limitations on productivity and quality of production, the improvement of which in turn can lead to lower energy use costs and increased production rates.Continue reading “Compressed air for pet blow-moulding production”
Does Marine Conservation Mitigate Climate Change?
Marine protected areas act as a safeguard for oceans, seas, and estuaries. These regions help in the preservation of the plants and animals that are native to these waters, but the advantages of protected areas go well beyond their boundaries. A group of experts describes how marine protected areas support ecological and social adaptation toContinue reading “Does Marine Conservation Mitigate Climate Change?”
Growing Claims from Climate Change Will Prompt Art Insurance Rate Increases, Experts Report
Via ARTnews Art insurance in Florida is in limbo right now. Many art institutions in Florida this year had to consider the risk of climate change to their buildings and collections after Hurricane Ian made landfall in September. No significant art damage claims have been filed in the state after the Category 4 Hurricane, which killed at least 114 Floridians. However,Continue reading “Growing Claims from Climate Change Will Prompt Art Insurance Rate Increases, Experts Report”
The environmental costs of fast fashion
Via United Nations Environment Programme New season, new styles, buy more, buy cheap, move on, throw away: the pollution, waste, and emissions of fast fashion are fueling the triple planetary crisis. The annual Black Friday sales on 25 November are a reminder of the need to rethink what is bought, what is thrown away, and whatContinue reading “The environmental costs of fast fashion”
Climate change to drastically cut Indonesia’s rice, coffee produce
Via Business Standards Continued carbon emissions would significantly reduce rice and coffee production in Indonesia — one of the world’s top producers of both crops — according to a study. Continued carbon emissions would significantly reduce rice and coffee production in Indonesia — one of the world’s top producers of both crops — according to a groundbreaking study that will beContinue reading “Climate change to drastically cut Indonesia’s rice, coffee produce”
The Philippines government on the strategies to mitigate climate change-related risks
The government of the Philippines has recently organised a new expert panel to investigate the necessity for including climate indicators when reviewing government projects. Another significant KPI of the expert panel is to give localised data, particularly to local government units (LGUs) and to assist them in securing green finance, in addition to a numberContinue reading “The Philippines government on the strategies to mitigate climate change-related risks”
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Ms. Razan Al Mubarak elected as President of IUCN with Mr. Yoon Jong-So joining the organisation as director
At the current World Conservation Congress in Marseille, members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) elected Razan Al Mubarak as the next President. IUCN Members also choose the Treasurer, Commission Chairs, and Regional Councilors for the organisation’s eight worldwide regions. Africa, Meso and South America, North America and the Caribbean, South andContinue reading “Ms. Razan Al Mubarak elected as President of IUCN with Mr. Yoon Jong-So joining the organisation as director”
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