Global warming?

[rbkwp]

1st Climaterefugees in the USA
Rising sea levels

US: Rising sea levels force Louisiana residents’ relocation

The residents of Isle de Jean Charles, most of whom are native Americans, are being relocated because of rising sea levels.
It's being seen as an important test case but environmentalists say it’s also a sign of the problems to come.
Andy Gallacher reports from Louisiana.

Miami May Not Survive Climate-Driven Sea Level Rise

A trillion-dollar coastal property real estate bubble could burst as sea level rise begins to pose an imminent threat, says ClimateProgress.org's Joseph Romm

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18339

NOT to forget the PACIFIC ISLANDS where whole Islands will dissapear, and New Zealand will definitly be the mainstay for the Islander folk to immigrate to
our own migrant refugee issue
lets see how WE handle it

pretty well can gaurantee we will take whomever needs assisstance, no matter what Govt is in
and you can doubly GAURANTEE that whilte Australias likely already working out laws where NZ passport residents who were formerly PIs would not be allowed over there

How to help those displaced by climate change?

Our climate is changing at a rate that's exceeded most scientific forecasts and impacting lives around the world.
140 million people have been displaced from their homes because of natural disasters linked to climate change.
The UN says the number of so-called 'climate refugees' could reach 300 million by 2050.
Drought, floods, fires and extreme temperatures can leave entire communities and cities without shelter, clean water and basic supplies.

So, what should be done about it?

Asad Rehman - Head of International Climate at Friends of the Earth - the organisers of the London conference.

Sterling Burnett - Research Fellow on Environmental Policy and Managing Editor of Environment & Climate News with the Heartland Institute.

Jonathan Neale - Co-ordinator with Global Climate Jobs.

This Fiji Resort Leads the Way in Sustainable Travel

With its warm, turquoise waters, gently undulating palm trees and sunny climate, it's not hard to ... READ MOR

whats needed congratulations all concerned

By leasing his land, the 39th president continues his legacy of support for renewable energy. In 1979, Carter installed 32 solar panels on the White House, amid the Arab oil embargo, which caused a national energy crisis. According to the White House Historical Association, Carter ordered the solar panels as part of a campaign to conserve energy and to set an example for the American people. President Reagan removed the solar panels from the White House in 1981. In 2014, President Obama installed a new solar photovoltaic system on the roof, which generates 6.3 kilowatts of electricity for the White House.

Jimmy Carter Continues His Green Energy Legacy With 10-Acre Solar Farm

Former President Jimmy Carter leased 10 acres of his land to ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/jimmy-carte...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-dc94a446c4-85968677

Solar Created More Jobs in 2016 Than Oil, Gas and Coal Combined

Carbon Tracker Initiative's Luke Sussams says the dropping costs of renewable energy could see global demand for oil and coal peak by 2020

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18349

for some reason doubt Canadas Trudeu is as honest and innocent as he portrays he is
prove me wrong!

How U.S. States and Cities Can Take on Climate Change in Spite of Trump's Denialism

Daphne Wysham warns that a carbon tax plan proposed by Republican elder statesmen would roll back critically important environmental regulations

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18350


U.S. Conservatives Unveil Plan to Fight Climate Change

The plan, authored by former Republican cabinet members and economic advisers, could slash emissions. But is it politically feasible

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/02/conservatives-unveil-plan-to-fight-climate-change/

damn interesting anything to do with OCEAN RESEARCH

Scientists Solve Ocean 'Carbon Sink' Puzzle

The results show that fluctuations in upper ocean circulations are "absolutely the driving force in the variability of ocean CO2 uptake," said DeVries.

In an accompanying "News & Views" article, Dr. Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher, from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research in New Zealand, agrees. She wrote:

The oceans are a hugely important "carbon sink," helping absorb CO2 emissions from ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/scientists-...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-dc94a446c4-85968677

Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet—Here's How to Save It

Crazy warm winters haven't pushed Arctic ice beyond a “tipping point.” Every ton of CO2 we don't emit saves 32 square feet of it.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/...0170211&utm_campaign=Content&utm_rd=597718735

 

[OKCLane]

Ok, so remind me,where's the global warming? I'm sitting here in 14 inches of snow, single digit temperatures. Gimme the global warming!

It was 99deg F in Oklahoma yesterday.

 

[Jjz1109]

It was 99deg F in Oklahoma yesterday.

Nice. No need to fly to the Caribbean inthe winter. Oklahoma is closer. Not sure about the piña coladas though.

 

[deleted15807]

It was 99deg F in Oklahoma yesterday.

The country is in a limousine headed towards ex-stardom (see previous post )

"The consequence of that is that you breed a generation of people who do not know what science is nor how and why it works," he reportedly said. "You have mortgaged the future financial security of your nation. Innovations in science and technology are the [basis] of tomorrow's economy."

Tyson compared the modern United States to 12th Century Baghdadi society in present-day Iraq, which led the world in science and mathematics before a series of cataclysms led to its decline.

Neil deGrasse Tyson made a stark warning about the future of America
​

 

[OKCLane]

Nice. No need to fly to the Caribbean inthe winter. Oklahoma is closer. Not sure about the piña coladas though.

Several bars in the gay district. I'm sure one could fill the bill

 

[deleted15807]

1st Climaterefugees in the USA
Rising sea levels

US: Rising sea levels force Louisiana residents’ relocation

The residents of Isle de Jean Charles, most of whom are native Americans, are being relocated because of rising sea levels.
It's being seen as an important test case but environmentalists say it’s also a sign of the problems to come.
Andy Gallacher reports from Louisiana.



Miami May Not Survive Climate-Driven Sea Level Rise

A trillion-dollar coastal property real estate bubble could burst as sea level rise begins to pose an imminent threat, says ClimateProgress.org's Joseph Romm

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18339

NOT to forget the PACIFIC ISLANDS where whole Islands will dissapear, and New Zealand will definitly be the mainstay for the Islander folk to immigrate to
our own migrant refugee issue
lets see how WE handle it

pretty well can gaurantee we will take whomever needs assisstance, no matter what Govt is in
and you can doubly GAURANTEE that whilte Australias likely already working out laws where NZ passport residents who were formerly PIs would not be allowed over there



With its warm, turquoise waters, gently undulating palm trees and sunny climate, it's not hard to ... READ MOR

whats needed congratulations all concerned

By leasing his land, the 39th president continues his legacy of support for renewable energy. In 1979, Carter installed 32 solar panels on the White House, amid the Arab oil embargo, which caused a national energy crisis. According to the White House Historical Association, Carter ordered the solar panels as part of a campaign to conserve energy and to set an example for the American people. President Reagan removed the solar panels from the White House in 1981. In 2014, President Obama installed a new solar photovoltaic system on the roof, which generates 6.3 kilowatts of electricity for the White House.

Jimmy Carter Continues His Green Energy Legacy With 10-Acre Solar Farm

Former President Jimmy Carter leased 10 acres of his land to ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/jimmy-carte...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-dc94a446c4-85968677

Solar Created More Jobs in 2016 Than Oil, Gas and Coal Combined

Carbon Tracker Initiative's Luke Sussams says the dropping costs of renewable energy could see global demand for oil and coal peak by 2020

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18349

for some reason doubt Canadas Trudeu is as honest and innocent as he portrays he is
prove me wrong!

How U.S. States and Cities Can Take on Climate Change in Spite of Trump's Denialism

Daphne Wysham warns that a carbon tax plan proposed by Republican elder statesmen would roll back critically important environmental regulations

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18350


U.S. Conservatives Unveil Plan to Fight Climate Change

The plan, authored by former Republican cabinet members and economic advisers, could slash emissions. But is it politically feasible

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/02/conservatives-unveil-plan-to-fight-climate-change/

damn interesting anything to do with OCEAN RESEARCH

Scientists Solve Ocean 'Carbon Sink' Puzzle

A calamity in the making for Florida and Louisiana both whose government's refuse to acknowledge climate change.

 

[rbkwp]

personally feel ZIKA hasent done withus yet, humankind think we are so damn smart and invincible???

Yale University Study Shows Association Between Vaccines and Brain Disorders

A team of researchers from the Yale School of Medicine and Penn State College of Medicine have found a ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/yale-vaccin...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-1bb5ab898a-85968677

http://www.ecowatch.com/cdc-mercury-vaccines-kennedy-2199157054.html

wonderif Trump and his admin will hassle this new UN Secretary so muchto get him on there side
doubt they wil have much luck, if the other members of the UN support him

News - United Nations Coverage

“#Heatwave is nothing short of horrifying” says climate scientist reports @takvera

Australia’s ongoing heatwave horrified climate scientists. Sydney Airport reported itshottest February day ever recorded on Feb. 10, as temperatures reached 42.9 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit). Scientists warn the relentless heat is a glimpse of what’s to come if carbon emissions aren’t dramatically reduced.

http://nofibs.com.au/heatwave-is-nothing-short-of-horrifying-says-climate-scientist-reports-takvera/

unbelievable to some degree as we had an infestation of such some 35 years ago
exactly the same

Fall armyworm 'threatens African farmers' livelihoods'
By Helen Briggs

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-38859851

Asia’s First-Ever Vertical Forest Will Produce 132 Pounds of Oxygen Each Day

When Stefano Boeri Architetti presented the idea of installing a vertical forest in Milan, people ... READ MORE

liokely neccessary i geuss?
sometimes culling is for the preservation of etc?..

Yellowstone National Park Sends Hundreds of America's Last Wild Buffalo to Slaughter

Under continued pressure from Montana livestock interests, Yellowstone National Park is ... READ MORE

smile' F the Parrotts naughty? ha

Vaquita on Brink of Extinction, Only 30 Remain in the Wild

The population has declined by 90 percent in the last 5 years, according to ... READ MORE


is that right dident know that local stuff sarg
bloody ridiculous

Florida and Louisiana both whose government's refuse to acknowledge climate change.

 

[rbkwp]

Temperatures Skyrocket in Arctic, Prompt Desperate 'Refreeze' Plan

Temperature readings near the North Pole soared to 50 degrees F above average on Friday, as ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/arctic-temp...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-1bdc1c169c-85968677

impressingme moreand more these people
at least some are speaking out
if young Trudeau was such a great environmenatalist maybe his Govt could have authorized financial assisstance huh?

New Risks of GMO Food, Glyphosate Uncovered: Scientist’s Ground-Breaking Research

Within just a few weeks, two studies were published in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports that cast new doubts on the safety of genetically modified foods and glyphosate herbicide. The first found that a genetically modified corn, NK 603, was not substantially equivalent to a non-GMO counterpart, which is contrary to claims of GMO proponents. The second study found that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, can cause a serious liver disease at doses thousands of times lower than that allowed by law.

http://www.globalresearch.ca/new-ri...d-scientists-ground-breaking-research/5574264

http://www.nature.com/articles/srep39328

'smile' lets hope so,no harm in appearing positive about it all YES!!!

Renewables are no longer ‘alternative.’ Fossil fuels are ‘legacy.’

In the great energy transition, which side are you on?

https://medium.com/@davidmbank/rene...ssil-fuels-are-legacy-cb396db8bd15#.78o5ipwis


BRILLIANT NEWS
batteries always been a bugbear with solar
just has to be some give/take, as worriesome as the disposal of batteries can be
certainly a lot less of a worry than nuclear waste

Solar batteries 'exploding' in popularity with uptake tipped to triple: audit

The first national audit of batteries that store solar power shows almost 7,000 were installed in Australian homes last year — and that's predicted to triple this year.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...ty/8259830?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

EPA Scientists Held From Attending Alaska Summit

The Trump transition team ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to halve the number of staff allowed to attend an environmental conference in Alaska last week, according to conference organizers.

The Trump transition team ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to halve ... READ MORE

How U.S. States and Cities Can Take on Climate Change in Spite of Trump's Denialism

Daphne Wysham warns that a carbon tax plan proposed by Republican elder statesmen would roll back critically important environmental regulations

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18350

3 Reasons Trump's EPA Pick Can't Be Trusted With Climate Science

As a climate scientist I've been trained to base my conclusions strictly on scientific evidence ... READ MORE

no shame huh makeing the orld stop i geuss,or helping it to

6 Ways Trump Continues His Assault on the Planet

After just three weeks on the job, Donald Trump is well on his way to becoming the most ... READ MORE

Earth's deepest ocean trenches contain high levels of pollution
Deep ocean trenches — considered the most remote places in the world — have levels of toxic, industrial chemicals 50 times higher than a highly polluted river system in China, an analysis of tiny deep-sea animals has found.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...ed/8260168?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

Life in the Mariana Trench

Deep ocean trenches — considered the most remote places in the world — have levels of toxic, industrial chemicals 50 times higher than a highly polluted river system in China, an analysis of tiny deep-sea animals has found.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=6N4xmNGeCVU

very interesting

Judge to FDA: Agency Must Pull Aside Curtain on GE Salmon

http://www.ecowatch.com/fda-approve...n-despite-widespread-oppositi-1882121270.html

A U.S. District Court judge took the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to task on Jan. 10 for ... READ MORE

 

[rbkwp]

appears that way
used to think it was just the way it i but far to prevalent now it seems?

Climate scientists sad, frustrated as extreme weather becomes the new norm
Bushfires, floods and heatwaves are the new standard in Australia, leading climate scientists say, but they are growing fatigued explaining it to people who cannot accept it or have a vested interest that means they do not want to.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...ts/8268692?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

Aussie going foprward in leaps n bounds huh, finally

Renewables the solution to rising power prices: Energy Australia

One of the country's largest operators of coal-fired power stations warns big bills are on the way after recent extreme weather and says renewables are the key to driving down prices.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...ls/8267070?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

Carbon Tracker Initiative's Luke Sussams says the dropping costs of renewable energy could see global demand for oil and coal peak by 2020

Solar Created More Jobs in 2016 Than Oil, Gas and Coal Combined
http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18349

damn great initiative
and Tumps administration? how disgusting?
how they can possibly justify right/wrong?

Beijing bans higher emission vehicles from road

Beijing, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Beijing will ban high-emission vehicles from its urban areas starting Wednesday, authorities said Monday.

Beijing bans high-emission vehicles. The smog-choked city will no longer allow light-duty vehicles that failed to pass emission standards to drive inside the Fifth Ring Road on weekdays. Violators will be fined 100 yuan ($14.50) for every four hours that they drive on the road.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-02/13/c_136053993.htm

Humans Have Altered the Climate 170 Times Faster Than Natural Forces, Scientists Warn

Humans have altered the climate 170 times faster than natural forces. In fact, the ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/humans-alte...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-6be165bcab-85968677

Calendar Says February, But Record Temps Feel Like August

http://www.ecowatch.com/record-temps-february-2261398949.html

Sir John Beddington warns 'anti-science' leads to poor policy decisions on climate change, GM crops

Leading global scientist fearing the growth of so-called 'anti-science'
A former UK chief scientist warns that in an era of 'anti-science', politicians are ignoring scientific evidence and making poor policy decisions.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...uk/8265394?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

EPA Employees Speak Out Against Pruitt and Trump's Anti-Science Agenda
Sierra Club's Jack Darin and PEER's Jeff Ruch say that the workers who toil in anonymity are now on the streets protesting against Trump's nominee and the threats to public and environmental health posed by the administration

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18318

had to come of course duh

US science advisers outline path to genetically modified babies
Modified human embryos should be allowed if researchers meet strict criteria, says long-awaited National Academies report

Scientists should be permitted to modify human embryos destined for implantation in the womb to eliminate devastating genetic diseases such as sickle-cell anaemia or cystic fibrosis — once gene-editing techniques advance sufficiently for use in people and proper restrictions are in place. That’s the conclusion of a 14 February reportfrom the US National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.

http://www.nature.com/news/us-scien...ed-babies-1.21474?WT.ec_id=NEWSDAILY-20170214

Monkey Tries to Mate With Deer in First Ever Video

Why did a male macaque mount a sika deer in Japan? Scientists have some theories.

The evidence, as one researcher said, is mounting.

7 Ways Bats Are Just Like Batman
For one, these dark knights help the less fortunate.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/02/bats-batman-lego-insects-flying/

 

[rbkwp]

More people now believe human-made climate change is happening

By New Scientist staff and Press Association

The proportion of people who accept climate change is happening and is largely human-made has risen to almost two-thirds, a survey shows.

A poll of 2,045 people in the UK reveals a “discernible shift” in public opinion as 64 per cent agreed climate change is happening and is mainly caused by human activity, up from 59 per cent when the same question was asked in 2015 and 57 per cent in 2014.

Just 4 per cent said it was not happening, while 22 per cent said it was occurring but humans were not mainly responsible, the poll by ComRes for the Energy and Climate Information Unit revealed.
https://www.newscientist.com/articl...lieve-human-made-climate-change-is-happening/

more i readof them more i like them

Michael Mann: It's Open Season on Climate Scientists

I coined the term "Serengeti Strategy" in my 2012 book The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars. It's meant to ... READ MORE
http://www.ecowatch.com/open-season...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-e7a2c761a1-85968677

Cancer Lawsuits Allege EPA-Monsanto Collusion

A new court filing made on behalf of dozens of people claiming ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/epa-monsant...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-e7a2c761a1-85968677

https://twitter.com/ClimateNexus/status/829457800401149955/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc^tfw


Australia’s extreme heatwave is a preview of things to come
The current record-breaking heat, sparking bush fires and putting people in hospital, could be a foretaste of the new normal as climate change proceeds

https://www.newscientist.com/articl...reme-heatwave-is-a-preview-of-things-to-come/

US Republican idea for tax on carbon makes climate sense
A conservative solution to global warming.

http://www.nature.com/news/us-republican-idea-for-tax-on-carbon-makes-climate-sense-1.21477?WT.ec_id=NEWSDAILY-20170215


CC related

America first, Brazil second

15 Most Surprising Trends for 2017

http://www.ecowatch.com/science-trends-2017-2178938776.html


Climate change is already battering hundreds of animal species

https://www.newscientist.com/articl...already-battering-hundreds-of-animal-species/

very interesting ha

What Animal Has the Weirdest Heart?
There's a lot of competition.

http://www.atlasobscura.com/article..._2_15_17)&mc_cid=f61668c58b&mc_eid=d67b59bc0e
bet you never knew that

 

[XXXWolverineXXX]

The climate is changing just as it has for millions of years.

 

[rbkwp]

INTERESTING down toeaRTH cant beat it ha

Climate Change Impact on Global Farmers Markets

Published on Feb 12, 2017
Climate Change Impact on Global Farmers Markets http://martysgarden.com.au/
Like many I am experiences severe climate change impacts on my micro farm. I had to close 3 times over the summer, which is my peak sales time.
Why, because the heat got extreme and was to 40 degrees 100c regularly through the summer months.
This is why I have been prompted to start creating videos on this subject as I know it's effecting all of us, right down to the consumer who wants to shop at the farmers markets.

If you would like to learn more from me about how to grow fresh food fast in a sustainable manner in urban places and small spaces please subscribe to my channel.
I also cover a lot about micro farming and growing microgreens

Thought for the day

“A US Republican idea for a tax on carbon makes climate sense.”

oh,he has spoken ha COOL!/ true and/or/but

Mexico City — a thirsty metropolis of 21 million — is sinking. Climate change is making it worse.
Friday, February 17, 2017 9:12 AM EST

Much is being written about climate change and the impact of rising seas on waterfront populations. But coasts are not the only places affected. Mexico City — high in the mountains, in the center of the country — is a glaring example. The world has a lot invested in crowded capitals like this one, with vast numbers of people, huge economies and the stability of a hemisphere at risk.
Read more »

Pope Francis: Indigenous People Should Have Final Say About Their Land

Pope Francis defended the rights of indigenous tribes at the Indigenous Peoples Forum in ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/pope-france...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-d1c5266e98-85968677

Al Gore warns of climate change consequences

A summit on climate change was recently cancelled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
But former US Vice President Al Gore decided to hold his own national meeting, reflecting a determination to address issues he and many others see as crucial.

and YES it is important we need the lil fellas to sustain our hopeless lives on the planet .. ha true!!!
smile' listen to them COOL

Honeybees “whoop” when they bump into each other. The vibrational pulses were previously thought to be requests for food

https://www.newscientist.com/articl...t-out-a-whoop-when-they-bump-into-each-other/


dont think any realistic person would deny that matey
have always thought so myself a natural decline
humankinds hastening it along in some very bad selfish ways tho huh

The climate is changing just as it has for millions of years.

Get ready to dig your claws into Big Cat Week! Follow along as National Geographic takes you up close and personal with the world’s fiercest felines. With your help, ourBig Cats Initiative has supported more than 95 innovative projects to protect seven iconic big cat species in 27 countries. Don't miss the action as power-couple Marlice and Rudie van Vuuren, conservationists and Big Cats Initiative grantees, come face-to-face with leopards in this epic leopard translocation. Watch Sarah, the world’s fastest cheetah, run a record-breaking sprint, or see a tiger mom show her cubs the ropes in this rare video. From the February 2017 issue of National Geographicmagazine, view Joel Sartore’s photographs of the little wildcats you’ve never seen. Or go back into the archive with photographer Steve Winter as he captures the life of jaguars—a.k.a. phantoms of the night. Next, read these expert tips on how to take stunning lion photos and then upload your own big cat adventures to this Your Shot gallery. Finally, don’t forget to tune in to the premiere of Big Cat Week on Monday, February 20 at 9/8c, only on Nat Geo WILD.

Read More →

 

[rbkwp]

VERY GOOD realization kicking in

Farmers in 10 States Sue Monsanto Over Dicamba Devastation

Farmers across 10 states are suing Monsanto, alleging that ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/monsanto-la...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-d1c5266e98-85968677

Illegal Herbicide Use on GMO Crops Causing Massive Damage to Fruit, Vegetable and Soybean Farms

http://www.ecowatch.com/monsanto-roundup-ready-soybean-1983477089.html

incredible
thats what we need cities/people like this

Victory: These Two Cities Just Committed to 100% Renewable Energy

Thanks to work by @mzjacobson, here's how we can power 100% of the world with clean renewable energy

Pueblo, Colorado and Moab, Utah, this week became the 22nd and 23rd cities in the U.S. to ...READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/pueblo-

there you go

A seasoned legal opponent of the E.P.A. will now run it. Scott Pruitt was confirmed after Senate Democrats' all-night protest.
Friday, February 17, 2017 1:20 PM EST
Senators voted 52-46 to confirm Scott Pruitt, the Oklahoma attorney general who has built a career out of suing to block the E.P.A.’s major environmental rules, and has called for the dissolution of much of the agency’s authority.
One Republican, Susan Collins of Maine, crossed party lines to vote against Mr. Pruitt, while two Democrats, Joe Manchin III of West Virginia and Heidi Heitkamp, both from coal-rich states where voters generally oppose environmental rules, voted for him.
Read more »

ALWAYS assumed this from a kids age as with Mangroves, never needed scientific fact/evidence of such? true

Seagrass ecosystems reduce exposure to bacterial pathogens of humans, fishes, and invertebrates

Ocean healthcare. Ocean meadows made up of seagrass appear to scrub seawater of harmful bacteria, potentially protecting coral reefs — and swimmers — from disease. That’s one more point in favour of the coastal ecoystems, which already provide a host of benefits from sequestering carbon to providing a permanent home for marine creatures including fish, crabs and shrimp. (Nature news story, Science paper)

http://science.sciencemag.org/content/355/6326/731

AUSTRALIA
current Govt 'correct the law' saying its what Govts are there to do

Australia puts coal mining ahead of Aboriginal rights

Australia's government is changing the law in order to get a mining project over the line.

Carmichael coal mine is already controversial for environmental reasons.

Now, legislation protecting land rights for Aboriginal people is being altered, in order to move forward with development.

Andrew Thomas reports from Mackay in Northern Queensland

CRIMINAL

'Devastating' beehive losses due to insecticide drift from cotton farms, keeper says
Bee deaths due to insecticide drift from cotton farms, keeper says
The largest commercial honey bee pollinator in one of Australia's key food bowls claims he can no longer base his 2,000 hive operation in the region because of chemical use by the emerging cotton industry.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...ys/8276130?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

 

[rbkwp]

EPA INFO

i hope CHINA in particular takes this oppoprtunity to show the USA and the world its committed to being very advanced in its dealings on the matter of GW/CC
what a shame the World will likely look on the US as continuing to be a major polluter of this Planet!!!
likely bad moves bc of continued greed and wealth for the few

US: All eyes on new environment chief Pruitt

Scott Pruitt has been named by the US Senate as the new environment chief.
Tom Ackerman digs a little deeper into Pruitt's past to see what kind of decisions the new chief is likely to make

COOL!!!

World's Largest Solar Panel Facade Powers Danish School

Copenhagen International School's new building in the Nordhavn district features ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/solar-facad...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-f79d442900-85968677

Mertz discovery gives scientists hope to tackle climate change

Scientists have found a novel way to measure precise changes in the world's climate dating back hundreds of thousands of years.

They hope the information will play a key role in tackling climate change
Tarek Bazley reports from Mertz Glacier in East Antarctica.

Melting glaciers around Mount Everest may be forming killer lakes

By Katherine KorneiFeb. 17, 2017 , 11:45 AM

Of the roughly 198,000 glaciers on the planet, more than a quarter are found in the Himalayas. But even this frigid expanse of ice and snow—home to nine of the world’s 10 highest peaks—is reeling from climate change. Many Himalayan glaciers are receding—and a new study of 32 glaciers around Mount Everest has found that those terminating in lakes have lost more ice mass than landlocked glaciers. That’s a worrying trend because many glacial lakes form behind unstable debris dams that are poised to collapse and send disastrous floods hurtling down valleys.

Melting glaciers around Mount Everest may be forming killer lakes

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017...ly_2017-02-17&et_rid=286772041&et_cid=1171731
14 animals declared extinct in the 21st century

Trump Administration Sued for Suspending Protections for Endangered Bumble Bee

The Natural Resources Defense Council sued the Trump administration Tuesday for ... READ MORE

http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/20...ta-Island-Tortoise-Chelonoidis-abingdoni-2012

Gene editing might help conserve species. But should it?
VALUES & IDEALS
Fatigued by persistent invasive species that threaten native species and entire ecosystems, some conservationists are considering something once unthinkable: planned extinction.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Environmen...ng-might-help-conserve-species.-But-should-it

In reversal, USDA reposts some animal welfare records it had removed from website

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017...ly_2017-02-17&et_rid=286772041&et_cid=1171731
so correct,me personally thinks ..But should we?

 

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Melting glaciers around Mount Everest may be forming killer lakes

Of the roughly 198,000 glaciers on the planet, more than a quarter are found in the Himalayas. But even this frigid expanse of ice and snow—home to nine of the world’s 10 highest peaks—is reeling from climate change. Many Himalayan glaciers are receding—and a new study of 32 glaciers around Mount Everest has found that those terminating in lakes have lost more ice mass than landlocked glaciers. That’s a worrying trend because many glacial lakes form behind unstable debris dams that are poised to collapse and send disastrous floods hurtling down valleys.

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017...ly_2017-02-17&et_rid=286772041&et_cid=1171731

incredible how things happen and why???
how backward the USA would be with a reduced or even non existent EPA huh
like us getting rid of our Department of Conservatioon (DOC) that would never ever happen

The Man Who Sued the EPA Is Now Running It

The Man Who Sued the EPA Is Now Running It
TRUMP WATCH Feb. 17, 2017 07:11PM EST

One might even say that this vote signals the end of an era of bipartisan congressional support for a strong federal role in protecting our environment, as this newly confirmed administrator is likely to dismantle the safeguards that both parties have supported since the 1970s.

Voting largely along party lines, Congress just confirmed Scott Pruitt as administrator of the ... READ MORE

Here's What America Would Look Like Without the EPA

http://www.ecowatch.com/epa-polluti...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-76bdfd16ee-85968677

gee find it incredible in 2017 such can happen

These 4 Koch-Funded Congressmen Are Behind the Bill to Abolish the EPA

The four GOP representatives have raked in campaign cash from ... READ MORE

1,650 Illegal Oil Wells Still Polluting California Aquifers

Gov. Jerry Brown's oil regulators failed to meet their own deadline Wednesday for shutting down ... READ MORE

Say Goodbye to Coal-Free Streams

President Trump has officially killed the Office of Surface Protection's Stream Mining Rule, as he ... READ MORE

looks like humankinds going to do its best to either
keep that area as pristine as possible,hopefully
or do the usual and F' it up huh

Post Script - Antarctica promo

us and our reliance on chemicals
HERBICIDE damage yet again

Crops sprayed by Israel destroy Gaza's farmlands

Published on Feb 19, 2017
In January, the Israeli army said it used crop-dusters to kill off vegetation along the border with Gaza.

According to Palestinian officials, 170 hectares of land were damaged as a result, and the effects continue to be felt by farmers in the region.

G.. NG come uo with some amazing stuff, best ever periodical EVER

#MyClimateAction
Share your photos to show us how you care for the planet.

Join us in The People v. Climate Change and share an environmental portrait of someone taking positive steps to protect the Earth. Use #MyClimateAction to share a first-person perspective on how we as humans face climate change.
SUBMIT YOUR SHOT

http://yourshot.nationalgeographic....utm_campaign=Look_Newsletter&utm_rd=597718735

i doubt it not as effectively anyway smile'

Can a Drone Do the Work of Honeybees?

Ten years ago, Japanese
chemist Eijiro Miyako was trying to invent a liquid that could work as ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/drone-polli...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-76bdfd16ee-85968677

Kenya: Animals killed, ranches razed in herders' invasion

Drought in northern Kenya is forcing herders to take drastic measures in search of water and grazing land for their animals.

About 10,000 herders have invaded a major wildlife conservation area, burning ranches and killing elephants.

Catherine Soi reports from Laikipia.

cant be ???

Desperate to Protect Rhinos, Rangers Shoot Poachers in India

With legal immunity, Rangers at Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India can shoot poachers to protect the ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/rhinos-poac...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-f79d442900-85968677

 

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any VICTORY as such takes precedence ha'YES!!!
reading such articles makes the perusing worthwhile
CONGRATULATIONS people

Major Victory for California Cities vs. Monsanto Over PCB Contamination

Monsanto may be looking forward to turning a new leaf with its potential $66 billion mega-mergerwith Bayer AG, but the agrochemical giant just can't shake its notorious past as the primary manufacturer of highly toxic and banned substances called polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, that were once used for paints, electrical equipment and other products.

Monsanto may be looking forward to turning a new leaf with its potential ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/monsanto-pc...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-faca4b62b4-85968677

Portland Becomes 7th City to Sue @Monsanto Over PCB Contamination

https://twitter.com/wildearthguard/status/710528771401449472/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

could happen anywhere i geuss, wishthemthe best
natural human disaster unfortunately, lucky to some defree?

Oroville Dam: A Wake-Up Call for America

The utterly avoidable, terrifying and still potentially catastrophic failures of the spillways of ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/oroville-da...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-faca4b62b4-85968677

Demise of stream rule won’t revitalize coal industry

Demise of stream rule won't revitalize coal industry

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017...ly_2017-02-17&et_rid=286772041&et_cid=1171731

Giant crack in Antarctic ice shelf spotlights advances in glaciology
Rift through Larsen C ice shelf has grown to 175 kilometres, and collapse of nearby ice shelves could offer a glimpse of its future.

Predicting iceberg behaviour. A giant crack in the Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf has grown by 10 kilometres since January and could release an iceberg twice the size of Luxembourg into the Weddell Sea within weeks or months. Scientists monitoring the 175-kilometre rift say it is another sign that global warming is destabilizing ice on the Antarctic Peninsula and raising sea levels. But their studies also illuminate how far glaciology has come since the collapse of the nearby ice shelves Larsen A in 1995 and Larsen B in 2002 — and this research could offer a glimpse into Larsen C’s future. (Nature news story)

http://www.nature.com/news/giant-cr...laciology-1.21507?WT.ec_id=NEWSDAILY-20170220

lets hope theyre not going to start accusing CHINA with all sorts of skulldugery as they have been doing with RUSSIA for many years
get on with your own dodgy affairs

The saga of the Chinese spies and the stolen corn seeds: Will it discourage economic espionage?

Agricultural espionage. A Chinese scientist has been convicted in the United States of trying to steal samples of genetically engineered rice. Weiqiang Zhang worked as a rice breeder for Ventria Bioscience in Kansas and was found to have stolen hundreds of engineered rice seeds from the company’s research facility and stored them in his apartment. It not the first time China has been linked to ‘agricultural theft’: last year, a Chinese national was jailed for three years stealing for specially bred corn seeds with the intention of taking them to China. (Reuters; US Dept. of Justice release)

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-seeds-economic-espionage-20161031-story.html


always intrigued me what little i know and understand of this information ha
have to be honest but is damn interesting what theyre trying to acheive ha

European gravitational wave detector falters

By Warren Cornwall | Thu, 16 Feb 2017

European gravitational wave detector falters

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017...ly_2017-02-17&et_rid=286772041&et_cid=1171731

USDA blacks out animal welfare information

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today removed public access to tens of thousands of reports that document the numbers of animals kept by research labs, companies, zoos, circuses, and animal transporters—and whether those animals are being treated humanely under the Animal Welfare Act. Henceforth, those wanting access to the information will need to file a Freedom of Information Act request. The same goes for inspection reports under the Horse Protection Act, which prohibits injuring horses’ hooves or legs for show.

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/02/trump-administration-blacks-out-animal-welfare-information

 

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executive order for a SOLAR DAY

World-first 'solar-glass' developed in Perth hopes to make deserts bloom

World-first 'solar-glass' developed in Perth hopes to make deserts bloom
Western Australian scientists develop what is believed to be a world-first 'solar-glass' technology which, if used in greenhouses, could produce crops in any climate or season.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...wa/8286030?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

AUSTRALIA movingaheadwith solar

Which companies are vying for renewable energy funding in SA?
A number of companies are vying for renewable energy funds for proposed projects in South Australia as national debate rages over the state's lack of power security.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...sa/8290736?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail
be so angry if in my backyard or within a few hunded kms
or just with such happening in our country

BRILLIANT HUH FINALLY

Solar Growth Skyrockets as Nuclear Power Fails to Compete

Last year's solar deployment numbers just came in and they are, in a word ... READ MORE

Mhttp://www.ecowatch.com/solar-vs-nuclear-power-2266111755.html?utm_source=EcoWatch+List&utm_campaign=faca4b62b4-MailChimp+Email+Blast&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-faca4b62b4-85968677anhattan-Sized

Iceberg Breaks off Antarctica

Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier lost another large chunk of ice at the end of ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/iceberg-bre...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-faca4b62b4-85968677
Texas Pipeline Spills 600,000 Gallons of Oil One Week Before DAPL Is Approved

On Jan. 30, 600,000 gallons (14,285 barrels) of oil spewed out of Enbridge's Seaway Pipeline in ... READ MORE


well what can possibly be said

SAD!!! for all concerned

House Passes NRA-Backed Bill Legalizing the Killing of Bear Cubs in Wildlife Refuges

The House of Representatives approved a controversial bill to overturn an Obama-era rule that ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/house-bill-...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-76bdfd16ee-85968677

Scientists say we can clone a woolly mammoth. But should we?
Gene editing technology may literally open up a shortcut to resurrecting the woolly mammoth, but some scientists argue doing so would be risky and unethical.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2017/0216/Scientists-say-we-can-clone-a-woolly-mammoth.-But-should-we?cmpid=ema:nws:Weekly%20Newsletter%20(02-18-2017)&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170218 Newsletter: Weekender&utm_term=Weekend_Best_of_Web

 

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Tackling climate change conservatively: How a Republican calls for action in the Trump era

In the era of Trump, how should conservatives fight climate change?
Bob Inglis was a Republican Congressman who once thought climate change was "nonsense" for the "other tribe". Now, he's on a mission in Australia to convince conservatives to fight for the environment.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...ra/8275120?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

Antarctica expedition

Antarctica expedition surveys volcanic islands

A team of scientists travelling around Antarctica has carried out a helicopter survey of the Balleny Islands, south of New Zealand.

These are volcanic, unwelcoming islands with no natural harbours or safe places to land.

quite nice to know we have big cocks like the Australians now
not a small island but a big continent tip of, maybe??
New Zealand a CONTINENT geesh!!!
well they said ..

Speaking of Science
We thought New Zealand was an island nation. Scientists say it’s the tip of a ‘hidden continent.’

New Zealand might be the tip of a hidden continent. Most of the 2 million square miles comprising “Zealandia” lie beneath the Pacific Ocean.

New Zealand may be Australia's smaller neighbor, but it sits on a massive new continent scientists call "Zealandia" http://cnn.it/2lZgBn0

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...of-a-hidden-continent/?utm_term=.ff198e19fb31

LEAVE SPACE ALONE us interfering arseholes!!!
naaah kidding you guys do a GREAT JOB
F Trump in trying to get rid of yous,so important to our survival you are

Seven newly identified planets orbiting a nearby star offer a realistic chance to seek signs of life beyond the solar system
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 1:03 PM EST
Not just one, but seven Earth-size planets that could potentially harbor life have been identified orbiting a tiny star not too far away, offering the first realistic opportunity to search for biological signs of alien life outside of the solar system.
Read more »

Scientists discover seven Earth-sized planets orbiting nearby star
Seven Earth-sized planets, some of which fall within the Goldilocks zone and could harbour life, have been discovered orbiting a dwarf star in our own galactic neighbourhood.

seems like a better thing to be striving at
each Country offering differentthings to humanity huh?

Inside the Chinese lab poised to study world's most dangerous pathogens
Maximum-security biolab is part of plan to build network of BSL-4 facilities across China.

suppose Trump and his like dont think this is a likely major concern?

Wuhan Virology Institute
Hazard suits hang at the National Bio-safety Laboratory, Wuhan, the first lab on the Chinese mainland equipped for the highest level of biocontainment.
A laboratory in Wuhan is on the cusp of being cleared to work with the world’s most dangerous pathogens. The move is part of a plan to build between five and seven biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) labs across the Chinese mainland by 2025, and has generated much excitement, as well as some concerns.

http://www.nature.com/news/inside-t...athogens-1.21487?WT.ec_id=NEWSDAILY-20170222

Shocking Crack in Ice Shelf Grows Another 11 Miles

http://www.ecowatch.com/larsen-c-ice-shelf-2182046497.html

absolutely disgusting shows the inhumanity of it all methinks

Fracking Rule Text Disappears From Interior Department Website

In Donald Trump's first week as president, text describing two rules regulating the oil and gas industry was removed from ... READ MORE

increible just incredible

Company Behind DAPL Reported 69 Accidents, Polluting Rivers in 4 States in Last Two Years

The energy company behind the disputed Dakota Access Pipeline has reported ... READ MORE

how about that ..

Toxic Chemicals Banned in 70s Found in Deep Ocean Creatures

English researchers have discovered an alarming amount of toxic pollution in the bodies of ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/deep-sea-tr...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-d1c5266e98-85968677
sure is an oddity this one
dont know where tyo place it ha,radioactive so it goes here ha

Radioactive boars eating false truffles could cause supply issues in Czech Republic
Posted 45 minutes ago

Radioactive boars could cause supply issues for Czech Republic delicacy
A cold, snowy winter is forcing wild boars to feed on false truffles in the Czech Republic, which have absorbed high levels of a radioactive isotope as a result of the Chernobyl disaster.

Now the boars are eating the mushrooms and ingesting the Caesium 137 along with them — which is making their meat radioactive, Jiri Drapal at the State Veterinary Administration said.

But it is a long season. The half life of Caesium 137 is 30 years — that is, it takes 30 years for the radioactivity of the isotope to fall to half its original value.

Then another 30 to fall to half again, and so on. The boars could be radioactive for quite a while.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...ve/8295400?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

 

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SCOT ISLAND ANTARCTICA

a lot seems to be made of humankind checking out Antarctica recently
lets hope us interferring destructive arseholes keep it to investigative scientific work and not develop into money hungry oil exploration

Scientists examine impact of climate change on Antarctica marine life

Published on Feb 23, 2017
There is increasing evidence that the Earth's atmosphere and oceans are changing rapidly due to the burning of oil and coal.

But the impact of climate change on the planet's smallest creatures is less well known, particularly in remote areas.

science editor Tarek Bazley report from Scott Island off the coast of Antarctica.

damn good article those elders knew it all

Fracking Caused 6,648 Spills in Four States Alone, Duke Study Finds

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has long been tied to environmental risks such as ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/fracking-sp...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-99f2258dcd-85968677


'John Muir Is Rolling Over in His Grave' With Scott Pruitt at the Helm of the EPA

Environmentalists were not impressed.

"John Muir is rolling over in his grave at the notion of someone as toxic to the environment as Scott Pruitt taking over the EPA," declared the Sierra Club's executive director, Michael Brune.

Newly sworn-in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, whose nomination was ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/pruitt-epa-...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-99f2258dcd-85968677

conclusion for now on this one duh'

US police arrest Dakota pipeline protesters

Published on Feb 23, 2017
US police have arrested activists at the Dakota Access oil pipeline protest camp after a deadline for them to leave the site passed on Wednesday.

Activists and members of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe say the $3.8bn project will contaminate water supplies and destroy sacred land.

Mangroves And KiteSurfing

Young and delicate mangroves in the Northern coast of Mauritius are so important to our ecosystem. Unfortunately a lot of them are being replaced by hotels for the sake of economic development.

war against plastic waste in ou oceans

Plan to reduce marine plastic waste launched in Indonesia

Published on Feb 23, 2017
The United Nations has a new plan to stop oceans filling up with rubbish.

They want to stop people using some plastic bags and microbeads in cosmetic products within the next five years.

Ten countries have signed up to the Clean Seas Initiative, including Indonesia, which is the world's second largest producer of plastic waste.

Step Vaessen reports from Bali.

BRILLIANT believe in this more and more now,never used to
save all the transport pollution as well

The Indoor Garden That Can Feed an Entire Neighborhood

IKEA has released open source plans for The Growroom, which is a ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/ikea-the-gr...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-99f2258dcd-85968677

CLEVER

This City Just Set Aside 1,000 Acres to Save Honey Bees

The causes of bee decline vary—exposure to a variety of pesticides, fungus, parasites and rising temperatures being just some of the potential issues—but there's only one really effective way to fight back against the problem. Bees need open spaces to roam and collect pollen without being disturbed.

Cedar Rapids is planning to set aside 1,000 acres of ... READ MORE

http://www.ecowatch.com/cedar-rapid...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-99f2258dcd-85968677

bummer
as a very popular and successful industrya here in NZ especially for overseas markets like the UK etc, Euurope i believe cant get enough of it i hear

Manuka honey industry in Queensland hamstrung by red tape, beekeepers say
By Melanie Vujkovic

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-20/manuka-honey-industry-red-tape-beekeepers/8276946

 

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how brilliant is that you could hardly get anything betterr ..

With world's oceans in danger, Mexico’s Cabo Pulmo shows the way

Scientists are warning that our oceans are facing unprecedented pressure from humans, and that time to save them is quickly running out.

A world ocean summit is being held in Bali, where experts are trying to find how we can enjoy our oceans without destroying them.

One village in Mexico could point the way.

Cabo Pulmo has successfully made money from its coral reefs, and saved them in the process,

John Holman reports from Cabo Pulmo.

how brilliant is that you could hardly get anything betterr ..

With world's oceans in danger, Mexico’s Cabo Pulmo shows the way

Scientists are warning that our oceans are facing unprecedented pressure from humans, and that time to save them is quickly running out.

A world ocean summit is being held in Bali, where experts are trying to find how we can enjoy our oceans without destroying them.

One village in Mexico could point the way.

Cabo Pulmo has successfully made money from its coral reefs, and saved them in the process,

John Holman reports from Cabo Pulmo.

50 Reefs: World-first global plan says only 10 pc of coral reefs can be saved from extinction

World-first global plan to save coral reefs from extinction
A multi-million-dollar global pl
an aims to save 10 per cent of the world's coral reefs as scientists predict the remaining 90 per cent will die by 2050.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...ed/8293514?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail

local happenings ..

almost an embarrassment when there is water in total abundance in some Countries NZ incl, and elsewhere its either tainted or virtually non existent/over suppled drought/floods
not suggesting ungreatful more so indifferrent about how the world turn

New Zealand Geographic no-reply@nzgeographic.co.nz via sendgrid.net

16:26 (10 minutes ago)

Special Feature: Water—The stuff of life
The government's announcement yesterday did not require any improvement to our water quality, except for the very worst rivers. With the new proposal, there is a one in twenty chance of getting sick – and that’s their top standard. To put this in perspective, if a school class visits one of our rivers, at least one child is likely to come back sick from polluted water. Is this good enough?

https://www.nzgeo.com/water/

4 seasons of DROUGHT

Kenya declares national disaster after severe drought

After a prolonged drought, about two million people need urgent food aid and the number is expected to rise.
Kenya has declared a national disaster in almost half of its 47 counties because of drought.

Fahmida Miller reports from Kilifi county on Kenya’s coast

Secrets of the Crystal Ball

#SundayDoco
The North Pole and the South Pole are icescapes that seem and look very alike, but look closer and you will find they are as opposite as night and day, summer and winter, for the Arctic and Antarctic are literally poles apart. Check out this week's Sunday doco—

https://www.nzgeo.com/video/secrets-of-the-crystal-ball/

smile
you really going to wait that long natural phenomenons are not going to behave for us destructive humans huh duh wishful thinking ..

LIVE Stream: Annular Solar Eclipse Sunday, February 26, 2017
Don't miss timeanddate.com's LIVE broadcast of the annular solar eclipse on Sunday, February 26, 2017.

Where is this eclipse visible?

https://www.timeanddate.com/live/

Assault on the EPA Begins: Trump to Sign Two Executive Orders

The Trump administration is expected to begin attacks on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and ... READ MORE

partially expecting a Russian connection somewhere there, association would likely be made anyway???


BRILLIANT go for it girls
doing much much more than some of those evil leaders/Govts in power
Indonesia: Plastic waste harming marine life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t4K8pHThDc&feature=em-uploademail

Scientists watching southerly migration of tropical sea slugs to chart climate change

Tropical sea slugs migrating south as ocean waters warm
Marine scientists are monitoring sea slug movements to chart climate change.

The National Marine Science Centre at Coffs Harbour is looking at whether the southerly migration of tropical sea slugs is an indicator of climate change.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-...gs/8300054?WT.mc_id=newsmail&WT.tsrc=Newsmail