Hi readers, it’s Zach here at the end of the summer holidays with a short, sweet, easy, breezy overview of the week in environmental news. What we’re reading Climate concern surgesA new poll in the UK shows that public concern about the environment has jumped 16 points in the past month. 32% of those surveyed listed climate change as a major issue for Britain, making it the second biggest concern for the country behind Covid-19.Only
Jon,Whale sharks are some of the coolest—and most recognizable—fish in the sea. It’s no wonder that these gentle giants have a day of celebration in their honor: International Whale Shark Day.As we recognize these incredible animals today, I wanted to share some lesser-known facts about whale sharks. Now is the perfect time to wow your friends with some new whale shark knowledge. Each whale shark has a unique pattern of markings, just like human
AuthorFredros OkumuDirector of Science, Ifakara Health Institute August 29, 2021Paul Starosta/GettyImagesIt has been said that malaria breeds poverty, and poverty breeds malaria. This is the reality in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, where after decades of control initiatives there were still some 384,000 deaths and 188 million malaria cases in 2019.Malaria prevention in African countries heavily depends on using insecticide treated bed
August 29, 2021 Crawley MP Henry Smith, a member of the Conservative Environment Network, said the Environment Bill going through Parliament does not set a legal deadline for halting wildlife declines.He also pointed out the natural environment supports nearly 750,000 jobs and more than £27 billion of the country’s economic output.Mr Smith said strong action is urgently needed to protect nature in the UK, with nearly half of our species, including
August 30, 2021Two juvenile ospreys were taken from their nest on a light pole at a park in Calvert County, Md., and euthanized, causing a stir among local wildlife enthusiasts and birders.County officials said they followed all protocols and federal laws protecting birds in removing the young ospreys from the pole to replace a light fixture on it at Cove Point Park in Lusby, but that is little comfort to local wildlife rehabilitation experts and
