The suspected unlawful release of pigs in the region raises concerns about unauthorised rewilding efforts and environmental risks. Rangers in Cairngorms National Park are actively searching for a group of feral pigs believed to have been unlawfully released in the park. The animals were sighted near the Uath Lochans area, close to the village of...
Unexpected Heat Pushes Global Temperatures Further Above Preindustrial Levels, Raising Concerns Over Future Climate Trends Climate scientists are grappling with the unexpected persistence of record-high temperatures as January 2025 marked the hottest on record. Despite the expected cooling effects from a La Niña weather phase, the global temperature anomaly surged to 1.75°C above preindustrial levels,...
Fast-Food Giant Makes Eco-Friendly Switch to Wooden Utensils, Strengthening Green Commitment If you’ve recently dined at McDonald’s, you may have noticed an environmental change: the fast-food chain has replaced plastic forks, knives, and spoons with sustainable wooden alternatives, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainability. This shift, dubbed “the great retirement,” was announced...
Locals Criticise the Environmental Impact of Luxury Air Travel Amidst Everyday Efforts to Reduce Waste A recent CNA report has highlighted the rising demand for private jets in Singapore, which has surged by 30% compared to pre-pandemic levels. This increase has stirred concerns among residents about the environmental effects of private aviation, especially as the...
Flash Flood Warnings Issued as Intense Showers and High Tides are Expected from 17 to 19 January Singapore is preparing for a wet and cooler weekend from 17 to 19 January, as a second monsoon surge brings gusty winds and a drop in temperatures, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). The island will experience...
New Climate Data Highlights High Temperatures, Intense Heat Stress, and Heavy Rainfall Throughout the Year In 2024, Singapore experienced its hottest year on record, tying with 2016 and 2019 for the highest temperatures, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) in the Singapore Climate 2024: The Year in Numbers report, released on January 10. Every...
Oil Spill Reported During Bunkering Near Changi on October 28 Burgundy Diamond Mines Limited (ASX: BDM) announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2024, ending September 30, 2024, on October 28, 2024. The company’s key activities included efforts to repay $23.6 million in Convertible Notes and continued work on the Misery...
Woodland transitions bring bursts of energy, signs of decay, and glimpses of life preparing for winter. CAISTOR ST EDMUND, NORFOLK – A small grass snake darts across the lane, its dark olive body adorned with a pale yellow collar. It glides like a living glitch in the matrix, disappearing quickly into a hole in the...
Campaigners Sentenced to Lengthy Jail Terms for Conspiracy to Cause Public Nuisance Five Just Stop Oil activists have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in planning disruptions on the M25 motorway. The activists, including Roger Hallam, Daniel Shaw, Louise Lancaster, Lucia Whittaker De Abreu, and Cressida Gethin, were convicted of conspiracy to...
Economic Losses from Climate Impacts Could Reach US$38 Trillion, Even with Aggressive Emission Cuts Climate change is poised to severely impact the global economy, with a study published on April 17, 2024, revealing that global GDP could shrink by US$38 trillion, or nearly 20%, by 2050 due to the effects of CO2 emissions already in...