Month: May 2020

Biodiversity SoS: ‘Nature is disappearing from our lives right in front of our eyes’

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In just 497 words, the opening remarks of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 report sums up the global need to protect our biodiversity. It is urgent, detailed, sobering. Entitled simply ‘Bring nature back into our lives‘ – the draft report will be considered at the European Commission today. And what happens then, could help …

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Emissions fall abruptly in lockdown but still massive challenge to embed change

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At first glance it seems encouraging. A new study showing carbon dioxide emissions have fallen significantly in April and likely to be repeated in May. Data by researchers at University of East Anglia suggest that last month they fell 17% year on year. In pockets some fell even more. The UK for example by 31%. …

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Amsterdam is using bubbles against water pollution .. can it work elsewhere too?

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The city boasts more water than Venice, more bridges than Paris and is famed for its canals. But Amsterdam is also a route to the North Sea for rubbish including plastics despite daily attempts to clear what can be found. Since last year a new system – The Great Bubble Barrier – has been in …

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