Fish stressed by noise are less able to fight off disease and prolonged exposure can lead to an early death, according to research on the consequences of man-made clamour on the natural world. Human noise pervades the environment, from the roar of engines to the clatter of industry. Being underwater is no escape, with the …
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While the government’s environmental conservation endeavours are followed closely, the role of industry goes largely unnoticed Some might opine that conservation of biodiversity — saving the Great Indian Bustard or the carnivorous Drosera plants — is best left to scientists and environmentalists. In the ongoing battle with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), however, experts warned …
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Open water and rain, rather than ice and snow, are becoming typical of the region, a new study has found. The effects of global warming in the Arctic are so severe that the region is shifting to a different climate, one characterized less by ice and snow and more by open water and rain, scientists …
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Hopefully, the days of polluted air are numbered all thanks to these innovative global projects. Air pollution poses a serious risk worldwide. Towns and cities are choked with smog and dangerous emissions, which are damaging both the environment and the health of global populations. However, we’re gradually developing ways to help solve this problem. With cutting-edge …
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A pair of New Plymouth teenagers want to take their message from the classroom to the masses as a means to create more awareness about climate justice. New Plymouth Girls’ High School students Ellie Dinnison and Annie Larsen have signed up for the 2020 Amnesty International Freedom Challenge as part of their social studies class. …
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