How Pollution is Dulling City Birds: A Look at Fading Feathers and Survival
Urban birds are losing their bright colors due to pollution. Duller feathers, linked to melanin and carotenoid deficiency, could signal a survival advantage in cities.
Unprecedented Plankton Bloom in Thailand’s Gulf Threatens Marine Life and Fisheries
An extraordinary plankton bloom off Thailand’s eastern coast is triggering concerns of a marine “dead zone,” posing a serious threat to local mussel farmers. The Gulf of Thailand is witnessing plankton levels over ten times the norm, turning the water vibrant green and decimating marine life. These blooms, usually brief, can unleash toxins and deplete oxygen and sunlight, harming the environment. In Chonburi, renowned for mussel farming, over 80% of nearly 300 plots are impacted, causing substantial losses for fishermen like Suchat Buwat, whose earnings have dropped by more than 500,000 baht ($14,000). Pollution and rising sea temperatures linked to climate change are suspected culprits behind this unprecedented event, emphasizing the need for sustainable resource management and climate action.
Green Entrepreneurship: A Key Driver for Competitiveness and Sustainability Highlighted at the Annual Investment Meeting’s Entrepreneurs Investment Summit
The Entrepreneurs Investment Summit opened its doors to industry leaders and experts from around the world to discuss new strategies and opportunities for investment. Held at the 12th edition of the The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which took place at the Entrepreneurs Room located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, The Summit witnessed a range of distinguished speakers who shared their thoughts and insights on the subject.
EXCLUSIVE Indigenous group seeks stake in Woodside’s $12 bln Scarborough, Pluto LNG project
A Western Australian Indigenous group is in talks with Woodside Petroleum (WPL.AX) over obtaining a stake in its $12 billion Scarborough and Pluto LNG expansion to help secure the future of the local traditional owners, a senior Indigenous official told Reuters.
What’s the plan? Corporate polluters lag on setting climate goals
Scientists say the world needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 to have any hope of meeting Paris Agreement targets for the middle of the century and averting catastrophic warming.
How computer mapping could help Biden find and fix polluted neighborhoods
(Reuters) – Diagnosed with asthma at 8 years old, Karlaine Francisco grew up thinking everyone had it. Her friends in south Stockton, California, also carried inhalers and suffered coughing and wheezing fits. “I would tell people, ‘Oh yeah, I have asthma,’” said Francisco, now a 17-year-old high school senior. “And then, my friend would be […]
