California has recently enacted a groundbreaking law that bans both the farming and sale of farmed octopus products. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 27, 2024, this legislation, known as the Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act, aims to address ethical and environmental concerns …
It is said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused $65 billion in damage to Ukraine’s ecosystems. Correct? I asked AI. Yes, that’s correct. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly since Russia’s invasion in 2022, has had a devastating impact on the country’s ecosystems. Estimates …
A group of animal activists/advocates/celebrities under the umbrella of the wildlife charity Freedom for Animals have claimed that the penguins at Sea Life London Aquarium live under conditions which are unacceptable and where there is “no daylight, no fresh air, and just a pitiful pool …
The title is no understatement. For conservationists it is sickening. How much cocaine is being snorted by humans across the planet daily? We don’t know but we do know that the number of people dying from cocaine poisoning in the United States has been steadily …
Are hydrogen cars more environmentally friendly than EVs? I don’t know and there is a difference of opinion between the experts so how are we, the public, to know? This science is going to very complicated and to decide which is better, EVs or hydrogen …
The Times reports that the much-vaunted UK tree-planting goals have not been met by all four of the UK’s nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The failure to meet these goals has prevented the creation of woodland the size of Birmingham, England. During the …
NEWS AND COMMENT: Rowan Atkinson is famous for playing the character he created, Mr Bean; the hapless and mute cartoon character who has entertained millions. But Ron Atkinson is a very smart guy with an Oxbridge degree in electrical engineering as I recall. And he …
NEWS AND COMMENT/OPINION: This is a story which I think follows a trend in the UK because I have read about at least three councils who have butchered or chopped down trees in residential areas without consultation or notice, which has drastically spoiled the amenity …
NEWS AND COMMENT: Greenwashing is becoming or has become an important part of large commercial organisations. If they can’t genuinely make their products more environmentally friendly at least they can present the idea that they are environmentally friendly to the greater public through advertisements and …
