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Tourists' presence might accelerate Antarctica's demise
A 40% increase in the number of tourists to Antarctica this year could lead to accelerated environmental degradation of the vulnerable region say scientists.
DOC scraps plan to expand Lake Ianthe campsite
The Department of Conservation has scrapped plans to expand its campsite at Lake Ianthe/Matahi, in Westland after strong objections from conservation groups and locals.
Vatican Gives Christmas Present to Palestinian Authority in Bethlehem: A Piece of the Manger
In his last meeting with the Pope, Abbas asked for the relic that has sat in the Vatican for 1,000 years. Are there other relics from the Holy Land hidden away in the Vatican that should be returned?
Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven
Five of nine tigers that narrowly survived a grueling journey across Europe will be moved to a new home at an animal refuge in Spain after spending weeks recovering at zoos in Poland.
London Bridge shooting LIVE: Updates as police close off part of the city and scene is on lockdown
POLICE have placed London Bridge on lockdown this afternoon after a shooting. Terrifying footage from the scene shows armed officers pointing their weapons at a man lying prone on the floor. Witnes…
Teen celebrating the end of school plunges to death from high-rise hotel
Charlie Scott, 18, from Australia, died after falling from the Hilton Hotel in Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast while celebrating his school graduation with friends
Climate change protests staged across the globe
The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.
Australian students kick off global climate change protests
SYDNEY - Thousands of Australian students walked out of class on Friday to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in climate change, which they said is contributing to the country’s bushfire crisis.
Hunt for man with 'horror skull' face tattoos after teen 'raped in bushes'
She was dragged from the street into a nearby wooded area and subjected to a serious sexual assault before she was able to fight off her attacker
Botswana Drought Makes Wasteland of Harvests, Livestock
In semi-arid Botswana, the farmers are reeling after the worst drought in a decade wiped out entire harvests and left the land littered with dead livestock.
El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible: WMO
GENEVA (Reuters) - Neutral conditions are expected to prevail in the Pacific through February, but that will not prevent extreme weather, the U.N.’s World Meteorological Organisation said on Friday
Vancouver teen climate group protests Black Friday shopping
Metro Vancouver teens skipped school to hit the mall this Black Friday but they weren't bargain hunting.
Preston weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet
The weather in Preston this weekend is set to be bright but cold.
Brace for a warmer winter in India this year, says IMD
M Rajeevan, secretary, Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) had said last week that 2019 is set to become the second-most warmest recorded calendar year ever.
Portugal's students march for climate as Greta visit delayed
LISBON (Reuters) - Students took to the streets in eight cities across Portugal on Friday to call for action on climate change, but Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was unable to join them because she was held up by bad weather in mid-Atlantic.
Climate change 'tipping points' too close for comfort
Locked inside the tundra of Russia, Alaska and Canada, for example, is twice as much CO2 and methane as there is already in the atmosphere. If humanity cannot manage...
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery
A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.
Europe to consider law on climate neutrality by March
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union executive will propose by March 2020 a new climate law to turn the bloc neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and help lead the struggle against global warming, a draft showed on Friday.
M65 reopens 4 hours behind schedule after overnight roadworks are delayed by cold weather
The M65 has reopened after an overnight closure overran by four hours this morning (November 29).
Blackpool weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet
The weather in Blackpool this weekend is set to be bright but cold.
Healthy coral sounds lure fish back to abandoned reefs, study finds
With global heating damaging corals worldwide, experts find potential tool in ‘acoustic enrichment’ to recolonise reefs
Weather Forecast: Rainy before Noon, Sunny in the Afternoon
Today, there will be rain before noon which will stop in the afternoon when clouds will disperse and most of the country will be sunny. There will be more clouds over Northern Bulgaria.
Antarctica, 'heart of the Earth' needs protection: Expert
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile: It may be remote and uninhabited but Antarctica is suffering from man's activities, says the director of the Chilean ...
Climate change protests staged across the globe
The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.
Horten Upper Secondary School / LINK arkitektur
Completed in 2019 in Horten, Norway. Images by Hundven-Clements Photography. Norway’s highest environmentally classified education building Horten upper secondary school won the international sustainable BREEAM Awards 2019 for...
IIT researchers and NCSM join to create 'Gandhipedia'
The first phase is expected to be completed by March next year followed by four more phases till March, 2024, it said.
Sunseekers spring into action as migrants arrive at Spanish beach
Sunbathers soaking up the rays in the Canary Islands joined forces with emergency workers on November 29 after a rickety boat carrying two dozen migrants landed unexpectedly on a beach in the Spanish archipelago.
Dundee schools to give pupils who skip classes for climate change protest a black mark
Dundee pupils who skip school to take part in another global day of climate strike action will have their absence treated as unauthorised.
AccuWeather: Mostly sunny but brisk for Black Friday
The strong winds that blew through the Tri-State region on Thanksgiving Day are gradually subsiding, and Friday will be mostly sunny, brisk and chilly.
Scottish meat doesn’t cost the Earth
Find out why Scotland’s weather and landscape is perfect for cattle and sheep.
Wild animals at Tirupati gates
As the city expands, man-animal conflicts have become frequent in a territorial battle
Change in fire season statuses for Auckland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating the fire seasons for Auckland.
Rever & Drage builds one third of a house for a deer hunter in Norway
Norwegian studio Rever & Drage has completed 1/3 House, a building that is part home and part empty space.
Plywood cabinetry makes the most of space in Brooklyn Loft for couple with two dogs
Dean Works has reorganised a former studio apartment in Brooklyn around a multi-functional plywood volume that forms arches, walls and storage cabinets.
In Antarctica, tourists swim among penguins
HALF MOON ISLAND, Antarctica: "It's like getting stabbed," a tourist exclaims as he plunges into the three degree Celsius water, all under the ...
East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced
Flood-hit Djibouti, Kenya struggle to cope after major downpours affect hundreds of thousands across the Horn of Africa.
El Nino, La Nina not expected in Pacific but extreme weather still possible- WMO
GENEVA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Neutral conditions are expected to prevail in the Pacific through February, but that will not prevent extreme weather, the U.N.'s World Meteorological Organisation said on Friday"We currently have neutral conditions so neither El Nino or La Nina. And we expect this to continue during the period December 2019 to February 2020. Having said that doesn't mean that we are not going to see unusual and extreme weather," WMO spokeswoman Clare Nullis told a news briefing.
The Uganda Museum is a gem
The Uganda Museum building is one of only 10 final recipients of the 2020 Getty Foundation $135,000 (about sh500m).
Thousands stage global climate protests before UN summit
Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in cities across the world, demanding more action on climate change and aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent solutions at a United Nations conference next week.
Green Climate Fund to channel over $1.87bn in tackling emissions
Green Climate Fund is now financing climate action in over 100 developing countries after the final Board meeting of 2019 approved 13 new projects.
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery
A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Gisborne Friday 29 Nov
The MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Gisborne today. Please note that these types of events can be localised and unpredictable.
Slow, steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises
"It is a huge achievement because without this intervention they would have gone extinct from the country," Rahman said.
Record cold could arrive in Las Vegas this weekend
With the rain and snow tapering off today, it’s time to prepare for some possibly record cold afternoons this weekend.
Freak waves flood homes in Marshall Islands
More than 200 people have been forced to flee their homes, after they were inundated by freak waves in the Marshall Islands capital Majuro.
Children across the UK go on strike to demand action on climate
Pupils to declare December vote a ‘climate election’ as data highlights urgency of crisis
Coast-to-coast storm to dump more rain, snow amid weekend travel rush
Thanksgiving Day has come and gone -- but the holiday weather nightmare is not over just yet.
Sea lion rescued in Powell River likely suffered for weeks after being hit by crossbow: vet
An emaciated California sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued near Powell River, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue . . .
Groups inspired by Greta Thunberg plan Black Friday climate strikes
People in cities across the US are expected to take part in strikes on Black Friday to call attention to the global climate crisis.
Costly holiday tree scandalises Russian coal town
An expensive holiday tree installed in the centre of an industrial Siberian city has been ridiculed online and on national media as a symbol of corruption, though authorities defended the high-tech purchase.
Hawaii could have more than 10M annual visitors for 1st time
Tourism officials say Hawaii is on track to have more than 10 million visitors in one year for the first time in the state’s history.
Exhibition of Andrei Stenin Photo Contest Winners Opens in India on Friday
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - An exhibition of works by winners of the Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest opens on Friday in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
SA unveils R900bn plan to tackle water shortages
A separate unit will be established to finance, manage and operate the national water infrastructure.
Met Office issue cold weather alert warning for this weekend as temperatures plunge
The Met Office say there's an 80 per cent chance of cold weather affecting much of England until Monday
Air quality improves in Delhi, light rains predicted
The Air Quality Index stood at 79 on Friday
‘Moo’tivational step: Russian dairy farm tests VR glasses on cows to get more milk
Though it is unclear if the experiment has increased milk production, various reports suggested that the experiment has resulted in decreased anxiety and improved the emotional mood of the heard.
‘Kammuri’ least likely to be super typhoon
Pagasa said “Kammuri, ” which is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and as of now has no direct effect on the country, has gained more strength while moving northwestward slowly at 170 kilometers per hour (kph). It was last spotted 1,470 km east of Southern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph.
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork
Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises
Newly-hatched tortoises take their first steps at a Bangladesh conservation park, their feet barely visible under hard shells that carry the weight of the species on their backs.
Flughafen Zürich AG wins bid for new airport near New Delhi
LUCKNOW, India — An Indian official says Flughafen Zürich AG has been selected to design, develop and operate a new airport near the Indian capital after outbidding Indian companies. A spokesman for the Uttar Pradesh state government, Mritunjay Kumar, says state authorities have acquired 5,100 acres (2,063 hectares) of land and obtained environmental clearance for …
Cameras reveal how animals change behaviour when people move in
The images revealed shifts in the daily hunting habits of carnivores, such as wolves, cougars and coyotes, when humans disturbed their habitat.
Plywood cabinetry makes the most of space in Brooklyn Loft for couple with two dogs
Dean Works has reorganised a former studio apartment in Brooklyn around a multi-functional plywood volume that forms arches, walls and storage cabinets.
Cameroonian invents boat made from plastic bottles to offer poor fisher folks chance to earn a living
The menace of plastic waste littering confronts many African cities. From clogging city drains to being an eyesore, they serve as a nuisance, but Ismaël Essome Ebone from the Cameroonian city of Douala proffers a solution. Ebone aware that fisher folks were unable to purchase wooden canoes to undertake fishing because of high prices and...
Invasive species set to exploit climate change in Antarctica
In the tiny part of Antarctica where the snow melts in springtime, moss, lichen and grass grow alongside flies, mites and colonies of microorganisms that...
Horten Upper Secondary School / LINK arkitektur
Completed in 2019 in Horten, Norway. Images by Hundven-Clements Photography. Norway’s highest environmentally classified education building Horten upper secondary school won the international sustainable BREEAM Awards 2019 for...
Wooden relic of Jesus manger on pre-Christmas display in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A fragment of wood reputed to be from the manger where Jesus was laid after his humble birth went on display in Jerusalem on Friday, ahead of its transfer to Bethlehem for the official launch of the Christmas season.
BREAKING Man who shot dead heavily pregnant ex wife with crossbow jailed for life
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo, 51, will serve at least 33 years behind bars for the "brutal and evil" attack
Winter to be warmer, probability of above-normal temp in cold zones: IMD
The IMD has been issuing seasonal forecast for winter since 2016, and every forecast has predicted a warmer winter
Forecast: Breezy trade winds with more showers over the weekend
High pressure will build north of the state during the next couple days, increasing the trade winds to breezy and locally windy levels over the weekend.
Sea lion shot by crossbow and rescued in B.C. likely suffered for weeks
A sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.
South Africa's Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry
GRAAFF-REINET, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa’s Karoo region has always been parched - it means land of thirst in the language of its earliest inhabitants, the Khoisan hunter gatherers.
Students stage global climate protests to pressure UN summit
LISBON, Nov 29 — Thousands of people in Australia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change today, aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent solutions at a United Nations conference next week. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg had been due to join a student...
This is how a children's play area in Gorton looked last night...residents aren't happy
Equipment and benches were left submerged in water at Sunnybrow Park
Cities consume 75% of all world sources, generating 50% of waste
While cities cover only 3% of the earth's surface, they consume 75% of its natural sources, Turkey's Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum said...
U.N. Summit to Hear Call for Rich Nations to Pay 'Climate' Reparations
Officials at the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid next week will consider new taxes on developed countries.
PAGASA warns ‘Tisoy’ could follow same track of deadly typhoons Glenda, Reming
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the approaching typhoon will follow a track similar to typhoons Glenda and Reming which left hundreds of people dead in 2014 and 2006, respectively.
Parts of US brace for heavy snow as storm system to bring 'weather hazards'
Plains region could see severe thunderstorms and tornadoes as dangerous weather has disrupted Thanksgiving travel
Exceptional photos of Ireland in the 1950s go on display in Dublin
A major exhibition of important photographs which were taken in Ireland in the 1950s will go on display this week at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks. The exhibition explores the way in which three photographers, from France and North America, saw and portrayed Ireland...
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork
Save the Whales—But Actually
Environmentalists have been demanding that we save the whales for decades. The phrase has been printed ad nauseam on so many buttons and t-shirts and bumper stickers that it’s practically a joke.
My record on environmental issues
Letter: Conservative parliamentary candidate Jesse Norman responds to the Guardian’s climate score article
Climate change protests staged across the globe
The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.
Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney
Protesters in smoke-covered Sydney kicked off a fresh round of global protests against climate change on Friday, with activists and schoolchildren ...
Urge to curb climate change spreads like 'Wildfire' across the Globe
Climate-crisis is finally getting the traction that it needed. People across the world are organizing sit-ins in different parts, calling upon those in power to act right now. Teen activist, Greta Thunberg took to twitter urging everyone to join the climate-crisis protests.
Climate justice activist Aliénor Rougeot juggles strikes and school studies
The U of T student and lead coordinator of #FridaysForFuture in Toronto explains why climate and social justice can't be separated
Woman films horrifying moment abusive dad attacks her and mum with hammer
WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Millions have seen the 23-year-old's footage after recording the bedroom attack when a family argument turned violent in Cangzhou, north China
Fearless Diver and Predator: Girl Swims With 20ft Great White Shark in Hawaii
The great white shark, also known as the great white, white shark, or "white pointer", is one of the largest predatory fish on Earth. On average, these sharks grow up to 20 feet (6.4 metres) in length. White sharks are found in all the world’s oceans except the Arctic and are considered the most dangerous species of shark for humans.
Donald Trump’s Claim That Liberals Want To Change Name Of Thanksgiving Met With Skepticism On ‘Fox & Friends’
Donald Trump is claiming that liberals want to change the name of Thanksgiving, but even the hosts of his favorite Fox News show don’t seem to be buying it. Trump had said during a ...
An efficient cold chain can make farm sector remunerative: expert
‘A weather data book is being prepared for 170 cities’
Handsome Tostada – Delightful New Male Monkey at Orana
Introducing Orana Wildlife Park’s newest bachelor – Tostada, a 23 year old spider monkey. He’s 8kg of fur and muscle, dark and handsome (not so tall) and he’s already working his magic on his four new girls.
Shrinking lake in Mali spells end of line for family of fishermen
LAC WEGNIA, Mali (Reuters) - Modeste Traore has lived his whole life by Lake Wegnia, in Mali’s Sahel region, and its fish have provided him with a livelihood that supports his extended family of 14 children.
Ibn Firnas of Berber descent was the first to attempt human flight in 875 CE
The Wright brothers – Orville and Wilbur – are considered two American aviation pioneers. They are credited with inventing, building and flying the world’s first successful airplane. However, Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas al-Takurini (809–887 A.D.), also known as Abbas Ibn Firnas, is regarded as the one to make a first successful attempt...
Pet of the week: Norman is a shy, quiet all-American boy
He wants to be where everybody knows his name! Norman is a shy, quiet all-American boy.
Active 2019 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end Saturday
NOAA says the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends on November 30, was marked by tropical activity that churned busily from mid-August through October.