Fishermen in Straits of Johor lament lower seafood catch. Is pollution around the Causeway to blame?

Fishermen in Straits of Johor lament lower seafood catch. Is pollution around the Causeway to blame?

In an interview with CNA, Dr Serina stressed that the trapping of pollutants and debris can lead to “severe” ecological, and subsequently health and economic implications. “As long as there’s water flow, things that come into the strait from land on both sides are able to move. As (pollutants) move, it sort of dissolves and … Read more

Data centres are hungry for power, and Alberta is pitching itself as the place to build

Data centres are hungry for power, and Alberta is pitching itself as the place to build

Alberta is putting itself in the race for a slice of the soaring growth of data centres in North America. A pair of Alberta cabinet ministers set off for Silicon Valley last week with the sole focus of promoting the province as a “prime location” to build the physical structures that store and process our digital information. Major … Read more

Here’s what the data shows on Seine pollution levels during the Olympics – POLITICO

Here’s what the data shows on Seine pollution levels during the Olympics – POLITICO

Eau de Paris’ data showed that high levels of E. coli bacteria were detected in the river at least once during every day of the first week of the Olympics, between July 26 and Sunday, with two exceptions: July 30 and July 31, the day of the men’s and women’s triathlon. On the day of … Read more

Buckle up, stargazers: the Perseid meteor shower promises a celestial extravaganza

Buckle up, stargazers: the Perseid meteor shower promises a celestial extravaganza

If you have clear skies this week, be sure to look up: It’s time for one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Perseids. While you can see a meteor on any given night — with patience and dark skies — strong meteor showers provide a rare chance to see dozens an hour. Almost … Read more

Seine water quality ‘marginally acceptable’ at latest Olympics race, new samples show – POLITICO

Seine water quality ‘marginally acceptable’ at latest Olympics race, new samples show – POLITICO

“It’s a notable milestone,” it added, in reference to the progress made in cleaning up the river. “Though the precise count of 1001 E.coli/100 mL serves as a reminder that this discussion is far from being over!” Due to the lack of in-depth studies on the topic, it’s difficult to assess the sanitary implications of … Read more

July 21 was the hottest day on record, European climate agency says

July 21 was the hottest day on record, European climate agency says

On Sunday, the Earth sizzled to the hottest day ever measured by humans, yet another heat record shattered in the past couple of years, according to the European climate service Copernicus on Tuesday. Preliminary data from Copernicus shows that the global average temperature Sunday was 17.09 C, beating the record set just last year on … Read more

Berlin inks lithium deal with Belgrade despite environmental concerns – POLITICO

Berlin inks lithium deal with Belgrade despite environmental concerns – POLITICO

“The Draft Law on Environmental Impact Assessment, though submitted to the Serbian parliament in October 2023, remains unadopted and contains critical gaps, such as not preventing the issuance of construction permits before the completion of the EIA,” Berishaj explained. Opposition to the project, including roadblocks across the country and thousands of protesters, was so strong … Read more

Coral reefs are vital lines of defence against hurricanes. But their future is in doubt

Coral reefs are vital lines of defence against hurricanes. But their future is in doubt

The hurricane season is off to a roaring start, with Beryl the earliest Category 5 storm ever to form in the Atlantic Ocean. Beryl has since been downgraded to a Category 4, yet as of Wednesday, it was still expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to Jamaica. Typically, coral reefs serve as a … Read more

Flies as pet food? Sask. team wants to boost insect’s potential as sustainable protein source

Flies as pet food? Sask. team wants to boost insect’s potential as sustainable protein source

Is your pet chasing flies? That could mean more protein, and perhaps someday a full meal. A Saskatoon-based company is domesticating black soldier flies because it says their larvae could be used in pet food or aquaculture.  NRGene Canada was started in 2020, with a fairly unique proposition — make food out of flies. The … Read more

Italy’s Meloni denounces ‘ideological madness’ of EU ban on gas and diesel cars – POLITICO

Italy’s Meloni denounces ‘ideological madness’ of EU ban on gas and diesel cars – POLITICO

“To argue otherwise was simply an ideological madness that we will work to correct,” Meloni said. Reducing pollution should not be done “at the expense of economic and social sustainability, [but] defending and promoting European production and safeguarding tens of thousands of jobs.” She promised to “review the most ideological rules within the Green Deal … Read more