Up to $750bn to rebuild Ukraine and $65bn to repair ecosystems after Russia’s invasion

$65BN OF ECOSYSTEM DAMAGE to Ukraine

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 …

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Farmers and climate change blamed for huge fall in insect numbers in UK

UK - 37 decline in insects in general from 1970-2019

The UK is suffering from a catastrophic decline in insect numbers and it is believed that this is due to farming and climate change. Research has been conducted by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust. The researchers found that from 1970 to the end of …

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Russia guilty of ecocide in their illegal invasion of Ukraine

Destroyed trees Ukraine

A lot has been written about Russia’s murder of more than ten thousand innocent civilians (and 17,000 injured) as a consequence of their illegal invasion of Ukraine when shelling and bombing apartment blocks for instance or through individual executions. And their forced deportation of children …

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12 million in the UK to go on a weight-loss drug to side-step the need for self-discipline

Self-discipline is missing in 21st century Britain

An effective weight-loss drug sidesteps the need for self-discipline to eat less and therefore promotes more self-indulgence. I see Wegovy as being a step in the wrong direction as it will also discourage daily walking as a form or exercise and to improve mental health. …

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Listening rather than looking at wildlife to better understand what’s going on

Listening to wild animals to better understand biodiversity

This is an interesting project which helps people to better understand wildlife, biodiversity and the impact that humans are having upon it. Essentially, Drs Johatan Klaminder and Sarab Sethi have assembled technology such as the compact Raspberry Pi computer, wireless connectivity, machine learning and microphones …

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