The town of Catacocha, located in the south of Ecuador, is in a province known for being almost a desert: dry forest, barren soil and rains that only appear two months in the year.
A historian discovered the water collection system long ago used by Palta Indigenous people and persuaded locals in Catacocha to apply it.
'For years this has been described by water companies and politicians as a problem of “Victorian” sewers.' 'In fact, modern sewers are the problem. Very little of the British sewer system – less than 1 per cent, in some areas – is Victorian, and it is not the Victorian sections that are responsible for the most spills.'
'The £78bn that has been distributed to shareholders since privatisation has been extracted entirely from the public. The £96bn the industry says is needed to fix the system by 2030 will also come from the public.'
The Conservatives are prepared to go to any length, to stifle dissent and overturn long established principles in English law.
The judge accused the government’s solicitor general of “significantly mischaracterising” the evidence, when his lawyers alleged Warner behaved in an intimidating manner, confronting potential jurors outside the court.
The Aves y Cafe program in Venezuela aids rural communities by encouraging community-centered shade coffee agroforestry, while protecting rare and migrating birds.
The project has so far succeeded in protecting 415 hectares (1,025 acres) of montane forest, ensuring the survival of threatened endemic and migratory bird species.
United Utilities failed to stop pumping millions of litres of sewage into Lake Windermere for 10 hrs in February & didn't report it to the Environment Agency until 13 hours after it started.
The pumping station is only permitted to discharge untreated sewage into Windermere if it’s overwhelmed by rainfall or snowmelt.
And therein lies the bigger problem: allowing privatised water companies to pump raw sewage into waterways & lakes at all.
This article from April 3rd this year shows the threat to Windermere from raw sewage. At the time this article was written we didn't know about the massive February discharge of raw sewage which has just come to light.
Remember all the times Elon Musk said Tesla is so amazing for the environment? The company is being sued for violating the Clean Air Act hundreds of times in recent years by emitting harmful pollutants from its Fremont factory into nearby neighborhoods.
"Ocean temperatures are currently hovering around the levels they typically reach in late July — and they’re likely to continue rising as the summer goes on."
UK Food Industry & Government Figures Form Group to Tackle Climate Risks
In the UK, food industry heads and the government have agreed to meet for a series of discussions about the impact of the climate crisis on the food supply chain
Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVs
We've turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars
Nagaland: Climate-related disasters up 200 per cent across state
Climate-related disasters in Nagaland have seen a 200% increase from 2018 to 2021, according to the Nagaland Disaster Statistics 2023. The report highlights the grave implications of climate change on agriculture and calls for resilient farming practices
Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts
Derek Lemoine
6–8 minutes
To understand how important weather and climate risks are to the economy, watch investors. New research shows that two long-range seasonal weather forecasts in particular can move the stock market in interesting ways
Biodiversity Loss Increases the Risk of Disease Outbreaks, Analysis Suggests
"Researchers found that human-caused environmental changes are driving the severity and prevalence of disease, putting people, animals and plants at risk"
K-pop fans around globe rally for climate and environment goals (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
Fans of Korean pop bands around the world are urging K-pop entertainers to cut waste and raising awareness about climate-related issues.