Over the past 30 years, a third of all deaths where heat played a part, have been blamed on human-induced global warming, according to a new study. Data from 737 locations in 42 countries was used by researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to estimate the impact of global warming … Read more
For peat’s sake! Time to dabble with compost alternatives this summer Undisturbed peatlands hold and store massive quantities of fossil carbon Sales of peat-based composts will be banned in the UK from 2024 Nigel Colborn says alternatives for growing media include wood fibre and coir By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 22:08 BST, … Read more
Trash talk: Floating island resort that will be made from Indian Ocean GARBAGE is unveiled The artificial island will be located off the coast of remote Australian territory Cocos (Keeling) Islands It’s called the Recycled Ocean Plastic Resort and could be accepting visitors by 2025 Passing rubbish will be scooped into bags and covered with sand and … Read more
Bird brain! Alpine parrot may have fled to the mountains to avoid people, study says Keas, a type of parrot found in New Zealand’s alpine regions, may have fled there to get away from humans The birds adapted the area as their home because it was largely untouched by humans If the alpine zone retreats … Read more
Bird brain! Alpine parrot may have fled to the mountains to avoid people, study says Keas, a type of parrot found in New Zealand’s alpine regions, may have fled there to get away from humans The birds adapted the area as their home because it was largely untouched by humans If the alpine zone retreats … Read more