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Wales is losing sheep – A great opportunity
Sheep have shaped our upland landscape in far greater ways than many of us imagine. Land clearances paved the way for Scottish deforestation. We have an unusually structured sheep farming system. Have a look at this article and then have a look at our links.
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The sixth great extinction is happening, conservation expert warns
{Earth and Leaf Editorial – The sixth great extinction is happening} {extract below} The sixth great extinction is happening, conservation expert warns With her signature shawl draped over her shoulders and silver hair pulled back from her face, Jane Goodall exudes serenity – even over our slightly blurry video call. In a Vienna hotel room, a press team and a small group of filmmakers, who are documenting her latest speaking tour, fuss around her. The famous primatologist and conservationist settles into a high-backed chair that dwarfs her slender frame. On my screen I can see that behind her, on a shelf, is her toy monkey, Mr H. The toy…
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Oxygen Discovery Defies Knowledge Of The Deep Ocean
Oxygen discovery defies knowledge of the deep ocean
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Tourist influx turns Windermere green
{Earth and Leaf Editorial – Tourist influx turns Windermere green, researchers say – No sewage should be going into Windermere, none. Matt Staniek is a local and national hero} {extract below} Tourist influx turns Windermere green, researchers say High visitor numbers are turning one of Britain’s most scenic lakes green, researchers say. A report funded by the UK space agency suggests a link between peak tourist periods and algal blooming at Windermere in the Lake District. Algal blooming is caused by warm temperatures and nutrients, and can make the water green and toxic. Campaigners are linking the blooms to discharges of sewage, which although mostly treated, are nutrient-rich. United Utilities,…
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Scientist Hopeful for Eels Future as Ely elebrates
{Scientist Hopeful for Eels – Earth and Leaf editorial} {extract below} Scientist hopeful for eels future as Ely celebrates As Ely in Cambridgeshire celebrates its annual Eel Festival this weekend, what is the future of the now critically endangered fish that provided the city with its name? Eels are not found in Cambridgeshire’s River Great Ouse in anything like the numbers they once were. Historically, the fish was a staple of the local diet, as well as providing a valuable source of income for the fishing industry. That was in a large part due to the popularity of jellied eels as a dish, with clients regularly travelling to Ely from…
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Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds – RSPB
Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds – RSPB Sandeels are used in feed for famed fish in vast quantities. They are also used in pet and farm animal feeds. {excerpt below} Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds – RSPB The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has said it is “vital” a UK ban on fishing for sandeels in the North Sea remains in place. The ban, which stops sandeel trawlers fishing in English and Scottish sections of the North Sea, came into effect in April following a long campaign by conservationists concerned about declining seabird populations, particularly puffins and kittiwakes. Today’s link to…
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Woman Plants Thousands of Trees
Woman plants thousands of trees after buying fell
