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‘Methane blockers’ on British cows to reduce carbon emissions

Cows in the UK may be given "methane blockers" in a bid to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the Guardian reports. The proposal comes after a consultation launched in August on how new types of...

Antarctic ice melting slows the circulation of water in the world’s oceans

The rapid melting of Antarctic ice is dramatically slowing the circulation of water in the world's oceans and could have catastrophic effects on global climate, the marine food chain and even the stability of...

Senegal‘s Phenomenal Pink Lake

Retba is not one of the most popular natural attractions in Africa, but it is definitely one of the most extraordinary. Located on the Cap Vert Peninsula less than an hour from the capital...

California is taking a wave of aggressive new climate measures

This week, California launched "its most aggressive effort yet to combat climate change," the New York Times reports. The publication added: "Lawmakers have passed numerous bills designed to reduce emissions and divest from fossil fuels." Lawmakers...

China‘s carbon emissions fall by 8% as economic growth slows

China's carbon dioxide emissions fell by 8% in the April to June quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, the "sharpest decline in a decade," the Financial Times reported, citing new analysis...

The first eco-mosque in the region will be opened in the Croatian town of Sisak

All people with an open mind, heart and soul are welcome to the new mosque and Islamic center in Sisak, regardless of their religion, Sisak chief imam Alem Crankic told Hina news agency on...

A “dog” tax has brought 400 million euros to the German budget in 2021

The Germans' love for their dogs is proverbial. Now an exact price can be put on this love, reports DPA. In 2021, the total amount of tax paid by dog ​​owners in Germany rose by...

A city in Germany will fight DNA tests with dog feces

The German city of Weilerwist wants to deal with the problem of dog excrement in the streets, gardens and parks with the help of DNA tests, Deutsche Presse-Agentur - DPA reported from Aahen. The mayor...

A 7,000-year-old Swiss glacier is melting because of the hot summer

Some of Switzerland's smaller glaciers have lost significant amounts of ice this summer amid record-breaking heat

7 questions and their answers about mammals

Mammals can do amazing things! This list will answer your questions about flying, poisonous, really fast, and smelly. What is a mammal? Mammals are a class of animals. They have certain traits that distinguish them from...

World Council of Churches: Climate, ecology, and theology: all connected!

In 1998, the Orthodox Church, followed by several churches, set aside 1. September as a day dedicated to creation. With the symbol of water, without which there would be neither physical nor spiritual life (eg. baptism)...

The new fishing season has started in Turkey – a lot expected, but more expensive bonito

fishing season - For Turkey, which has four seas, fishing is an important pillar of the country's economy, especially in the Black Sea region of the country, fish is the main livelihood for millions...

WWF: 17% of Europe’s population will experience water shortage by 2050

A World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) analysis shows that 17% of people in Europe could face high to extreme risks of water shortage by mid-century. According to the authors of the study, this scenario...

Construction of a floating Arctic power unit has begun in China

Russian RITM-200 reactors serve as a base In China, the construction of the hull of the first floating nuclear power unit based on the Russian RITM-200 reactors has begun. The length of the barge will be...

Creation of life

Creation of life - God said, "Let the earth bring forth grass, herbs...and fruitful trees, bearing fruit after their kind" (Genesis 1:11). Then God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures... cattle... and...

Showering and washing dishes during a thunderstorm forbidden

Although the likelihood of being struck by lightning is small, it is important to know how to stay safe during a thunderstorm. Globally, about 24,000 people are killed by lightning each year and another...

What does your favorite flower say about you?

Find out how your favorite flower defines who you are. 1. Roses are classic flowers most associated with romance. Of course, there are both pink and red roses - both are wonderful in terms of...

What is happening to the lakes in Switzerland?

The levels of Lake Constance, Four Cantons, Lugano and Valens have dropped sharply, here's why Water levels in four large Swiss lakes fell to record lows this August after scant rainfall this year, the Federal...

The exotic island nation of Vanuatu has an ambitious climate plan

The Pacific island nation is making an impact in international climate efforts The Pacific nation of Vanuatu has launched one of the world's most ambitious climate policies, pledging to use 100% renewable energy for electricity...

How to protect yourself from lightning?

Whether we are outdoors or in the woods, a thunderstorm is a dangerous phenomenon. The Lightning Protection Handbook: In open space: Avoid open space. If you are on a peak or ridge, go down as quickly as...

Don‘t you dare go into the sea if you see this at your feet

Ground-swel can be known when a person enters the water up to his knees and feels that the sand is disappearing under his feet and the sea begins to "pull" him As autumn winds begin...

The favorite flower of all children hides a magical secret and healing power

Because of its resemblance to a lion or dragon, in ancient times it was believed that the "lion's mouth" could ward off evil spirits One of the most common and common garden flowers is the...

How to deal with a cat that persistently wakes us up at night

Every cat owner knows from bitter experience what it's like to be woken up at night or around 6am. Also, we know very well that if a cat is left alone for a long...

Hundreds of ships stopped on the Danube river because of low water

Hundreds of self-propelled and non-self-propelled vessels are waiting in the Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube River due to the very low level. This was announced to BTA by Ivan Zhekov, director of the "River...

Which flowers like acidic soil?

pH - these letters are found in the recommendations for growing almost any plant. What is this designation and why do you need to know it? They show the acidity of the soil -...
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