The argument for desalination plants isn't won yet, reports Mark Anslow
… Mark Anslow | 1st June 2008 News Desalination Water Shortage Wildlife Carbon Emissions Fresh Water Natural World Science And Technology … We live in a thirsty world. Our demand for water grew six fold during the 20th century, …
Making a garden attractive to winged wildlife means more than just leaving out food during the winter months - here are some top tips on gardening beyond veg!
… Food And Farming How To Gardening Birds Pond Water Wildlife Ducks Hedgehog sparrow1.jpg … break the ice on our ponds so that drinking water is available. During the summer months, … to notice whether they are getting enough water. For birds, water is essential; like us, …
Following the closure of some of the UK's most stunning lakes, a dynamic campaign has been set up to stop phosphates from washing detergents causing algal blooms
… North Swim in Cumbria is the largest open-water swimming event in the UK. This year, … of blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) in the water the swim had to be cancelled. A few … earlier signs were put up at nearby Derwentwater to warn visitors about the presence of …
A tourism boom in the Yucatán Peninsula is threatening the delicately balanced ecosystems of the Laguna Bacalar. We must regulate tourism and pollution to better protect the ancient organisms that have thrived in its waters, argues HARRY SHEPHERD
… ancient organisms that have thrived in its waters, argues HARRY SHEPHERD The magical … to myriad shades of blue, crystal clear waters as sunlight reflects off an endless bed … here because of the unique composition of the water. As the water becomes contaminated, the …
The National Trust said the project at Holnicote Estate in Somerset is the first of its kind for the UK.
… stream, and aims to reconnect the water courses with their original flood … with climate change - by slowing the flow of water. It could help with other impacts of … change such as drought by holding more water in the landscape, the Trust said. And it …
Beth O’Donnell Young’s opus urges us to dispense with our prim patios and manicured lawns, and let nature in. Laurie Tuffrey hears the call
… it’s placed in, before moving through water management, plant selection and tips on … paths and driveways. The chapter on being ‘water wise’ is particularly good; outlining multiple ways of saving water, from xeriscaping your garden to reduce …
Alaska's long-standing wild salmon-fishing industry could be under threat from large-scale mining development
… open pit gold and copper mine at their headwaters. As Jay Hammond, former Governor of … salmon fishery in the world, at the headwaters of the Kvichak and the Nushagak Rivers … abundance of pristine and undeveloped freshwater lakes, which are ideal spawning and …
With mountainous regions under threat from global warming, is the winter sports business doing enough to protect the delicate eco-system in its care?
… Huge cannons blast compressed air and water particles to create artificial snow. … requires huge amounts of money, energy and water. The cost of snowmaking varies, and … The more arresting impact is that on water. According to the International …
Support from UK supermarkets to phase out tuna caught with damaging fishing gear could make the Western Pacific tuna the world's first sustainable industrial fishery
… bluefin, which swims in colder waters. The FADs also kill many more sharks, … tuna caught in free-swimming schools in the waters of eight tuna-rich Pacific island … which have already limited FAD use in their waters for foreign vessels to nine months this …
Kara Moses reports on a group of 10-year-olds from Holly Trees Primary School who - by fundraising for Kew's Millennium Seed Bank Partnership - have helped secure the future of a rare Namibian plant that was virtually extinct in the wild
… victim, teacher Trudy Pringle, blinks the water out of her eyes and asks herself why she ever signed up for this water torture. The reason: a rare but rather … big environmental challenges - food security, water scarcity, deforestation, loss of …
Breathable air, healthy soil, fresh water and the stability of our climate all rely on our planetary life-support systems – like rainforests and oceans – being healthy.
… Breathable air, healthy soil, fresh water and the stability of our climate all … such as locking up carbon and providing fresh water – that forests perform and calculating … toxic chemicals threaten our air, land, water and wildlife – and ultimately ourselves. …
Endangered whales and dolphins live year-round in an area of the Mediterranean earmarked for oil and gas exploration.
… endangered sperm whale – live in the deep waters of the Hellenic Trench in both summer … Trench as key habitat. “The shallower waters of the Hellenic Trench have been … through with oil and gas drilling in those waters will not only be detrimental to our …
A rare leatherback turtle was spotted by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.
… "We could see the whole animal under the water as it glided along, taking periodic … and Pacific Oceans, breeding in tropical waters and feeding in temperate waters. They feed upon jellyfish and other …
Social entrepreneur Nigel Lowthrop has pioneered a win-win woodland management scheme combining environmental protection with rehabilitating disadvantaged young people
… lives by being completely off-grid for power, water and drainage in an age when cutting … on bottled gas helps solar panels provide hot water and run a radiator in the shower room. … generator kicks in to help out. The water supply is rain harvested from the roof …
Want to mix a little conservation with your holiday? Volunteering on Skomer Island, a haven for seabirds and nature lovers, is a rewarding experience says Eifion Rees
… Ancient Monument, while the clear blue-green waters around it are a Marine Nature Reserve. … popularity. Bobbing in their hundreds on the water are razorbills, guillemots and puffins. … alive with seabirds. Burrow-nesting Manx shearwaters feed their chicks at night to avoid …
Just as the humanitarian crisis of the Second World War gave birth to the swift implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60 years ago in 1948, we now have a planetary crisis that needs to be addressed with equal urgency. Now is the time to call for a Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights.
… in hot dry weather by the transpiration of water vapour into the atmosphere. Their roots take water and nutrients from the soil and help … on that land - the trees, the birds, the water, the fish - have no rights at all. But a …
Environmentalists are dismayed at plans by the Tanzanian government to build a major commercial highway through Serengeti National Park
… and Kenyan Masai Mara in search of fresh water sources. ‘Recent calculations show that … to Libyan company NEWS Ancient tradition of water purification could save lives … Indian method of using tree seeds to purify water should be used more widely for tackling …
From birds to dragonflies and butterflies to bees, Hazel Sillver explains how to turn your garden into a haven for wildlife
… a nail in can damage the tree. Birds need water, so make sure you have a pond with … The pond must be kept clean and the birdbath water regularly replaced to avoid avian … of marginals, such as yellow flag iris and water horsetail. These plants give the dragons …
The perfect country escape, Cornwall's Little White Alice is a green retreat that combines style and sustainability, says Lisa Stephens
… solar gain. And you can forget about bottled water: Little White Alice's supply is pumped … and treated with ultraviolet light. Hot water is supplied to each property by solar … READ MORE... GREEN LIVING Top 10… water inspired breaks Last month’s downpours …
He’s been a charity fundraiser and is now a fully-fledged adventurer. But is ‘Best Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to find out
… wallabies there. The best bit is under the water though on the Great Barrier Reef; it's … a scuba dive only gives you an hour under water.' RS: What was the best part of the Best … things is fish tanks. People love warm water fish tanks and they like to have a bit …
It's barely mentioned in the election campaign or reported in the media. But a powerful faction of Tory ministers, ex-ministers and backbench MPs are bent on using Brexit to ignite a massive bonfire of 'spirit-crushing' laws on wildlife protection, air and water pollution, pesticides, renewable energy and public health, writes Brendan Montague. At risk are not just EU directives and regulations but even the UK's own Climate Change Act. May's Brexit may not just be hard, but very, very dirty.
… laws on wildlife protection, air and water pollution, pesticides, renewable energy … There are more than 200 laws "covering water and air quality, waste management, … legislation relating to areas including water, wildlife, habitats, beaches and climate …
A remarkable young environmentalist is standing in the way of a controversial Canadian oil pipeline which campaigners fear could become the next Exxon-Valdez or Deepwater Horizon disaster. Eric Keen reports
… could become the next Exxon-Valdez or Deepwater Horizon disaster. Eric Keen reports … Caamano Sound, a fjord-wreathed body of water in the rugged upper reaches of British … that rely on its pristine and sheltered waters, it is a critical habitat for all five …
From birds to whales, Europe has plenty for wildlife watchers to love. William McLennan rounds up some of the best
… impressive mid-air hunting skills. The waters off Lundy are England’s only Marine … of grey seals. In the summer months Lundy’s waters are often visited by basking sharks, … otters and sea eagles. A colony of Manx shearwaters live in the island’s soft volcanic …
Packing 4.5 billion years of history into 416 pages is a truly Herculean task, but it's one, says Hannah Corr, that Douglas Palmer has managed to do in style
… of over half of the world’s fresh water; atmospheric pollution; excessive mining … but dull, says Mark Newton REVIEW Virtual Water: Tackling the Threat to Our Planet's … Resource According to Tony Allan, overuse of water is an environmental crisis in the …