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Attenborough: World 'changing habits' on plastic

Posted on November 18, 2019 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

From BBC The world is beginning to tackle the threat of plastic waste, according to the renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. “I think we’re all shifting our behaviour, I really do,” Sir David said in an interview with the BBC.…

Hazardous bushfire smoke blankets Sydney, residents warned to stay inside

Posted on November 18, 2019 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

The Sydney Opera House is seen as a smoke haze hits Sydney, Australia, November 19, 2019. AAP Image/Joel Carrett/via REUTERSSYDNEY (Reuters) - Heavy winds stirred dozens of fires across Australia’s east coast on Tuesday, blanketing Sydney in hazardous smoke and…

After Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Sylvia Poggioli | 0 Comments

From NPR The Italian city is reeling from a week in which floodwaters damaged the city’s cultural legacy, as well as homes and businesses. Volunteers are helping salvage precious books, among other items. (Image credit: Marco Bertorello / AFP via…

After Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Sylvia Poggioli | 0 Comments

Over 60% of environmentally contaminated U.S. sites vulnerable to climate change: report

Posted on November 18, 2019 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly 60% of a group of contaminated sites in the United States earmarked for environmental clean-up are located in areas vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, according to a congressional watchdog report released on Monday. FILE…

The Challenges Scientists Face While Working In The Arctic Ocean

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Ravenna Koenig | 0 Comments

From NPR The Arctic Ocean is a stunning place that not many get the chance to see. But if you’re a scientist there to do field work, that beauty comes with some pretty unique challenges. Read the full article from…

Proposed standards for mining waste dams draw concerns from industry trade group

Posted on November 18, 2019 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The world’s largest mining trade group said on Monday it has concerns with global standards for mining waste dams being crafted by an independent panel of academics and engineers, especially how the new rules will apply equally…

Amazon Rainforest Sees Biggest Spike In Deforestation In Over A Decade

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Colin Dwyer | 0 Comments

From NPR Not since 2008 has the Amazon been destroyed at a faster rate, according to Brazilian authorities. They say an area more than 12 times the size of New York City was deforested in the span of a year.…

California to stop buying GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler vehicles over emissions fight

Posted on November 18, 2019 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - California said on Monday it will halt all purchases of new vehicles for state government fleets from GM, Toyota and Fiat Chrysler and other automakers backing President Donald Trump in a battle to strip the state of…

Geologist blasts society's links with oil firms

Posted on November 18, 2019 by EnviroLink Editor | 0 Comments

From BBC Oil and gas firms have got one of the world’s leading scientific societies in their pockets, a top geologist says. Prof Bill McGuire is furious at the links between major fossil fuel companies and the Geological Society. After…