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Awareness programme on climate change reaches to over 8,000 students in Malnad region

Enthusiastic environmentalists, under the banner of BEAS, have conducted 100 programmes in 4 districts, reaching 8,000 students. They discussed climate change and its impact on biodiversity and agriculture. Through crowd-funding, they collected ₹1.5 lakh to procure a projector. 250 students are now in touch with them, and the 101st programme…

The Hindu

EU proposes 10-year extension for glyphosate herbicide linked to cancer

The European Commission has proposed to renew the use of the controversial herbicide glyphosate in the EU for 10 years after a report has found no reason to discontinue its use.

Radio France Internationale

Scotland forced to delay petrol car ban after Rishi Sunak's U-turn, SNP say

SCOTLAND will have to push back its target to ban new petrol and diesel cars to 2035 after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a delay without…

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In the Netherlands, a farmers party taps into widespread discontent with government

What began as a movement of farmers opposed to environmental rules is now one of the country's dominant political parties. The nation's agricultural exports are second only to the United States.

WEKU

Europe’s politicians have moral responsibility to tackle air pollution, says WHO environment director

Maria Neira highlights health impacts of dangerous pollution levels after Guardian investigation revealed scale of crisis

The Guardian - UK

Scotland will have to delay ban on new petrol car sales after PM’s move – SNP

Dave Doogan said the country is ‘snared’ into the UK-wide Internal Market Act so cannot act separately on the issue.

The Independent UK

‘Very worrying’ pollution is ‘so prevalent’ in Europe, says Estonian climate minister – as it happened

Kristen Michal says clean air is ‘human right’ and breathing ‘should not make us sick’ after revelations about Europe’s toxic air

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‘Impossible to live like this’: Italy’s Po Valley blighted by air pollution among worst in Europe

Cremona residents say life becoming unbearable amid pollution from industry, cars and farm animal waste

The Guardian - UK

Labour relishing Tory net zero clash as party refuses to back PM’s car ban delay

Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed predicted the Prime Minister’s watering down of green pledges would ‘blow up in his face’.

The Independent UK

Do Your Children Understand Global Warming?

A poll of 750 children aged six to 12 found only 40% understand what global warming is.

Zenger

Freshwater quality is one of New Zealanders’ biggest concerns – water-trading 'clubs' could be part of the solution

For more than 25 years, New Zealanders have consistently rated freshwater health as one of their leading environmental concerns. But the issue is strikingly absent from the 2023 election campaign.

The Conversation

Sunak should be wary of backtracking on net zero – what history tells us about flip-flopping on the environment

Rishi Sunak has delivered a speech in which he announced delays to key net zero targets, including postponing the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035. It is a remarkable event given that the UK Conservative party has at least paid lipservice to environmental concerns…

The Conversation

Shirol sees 100% natural Ganesh idol as optometrist espouses the cause of environment

Optometrist Veeranna Mallappa Byali and artist Basavaraj Rajashekhar Ganiger have created an eco-friendly Ganesh idol using natural ingredients like bamboo sticks, jute thread, dry paddy straws, cotton and red clay. The one metre tall idol weighs one quintal and is modelled on the Varasiddhi Vinayak idol in Gokarna. Byali wants…

The Hindu

Mayor Johnson’s environmental plan is a needed and welcome step for equity

The mayor has been moved to action, but his plan is just a first step to tackle the long-standing problem of environmental racism.

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Brickbat: Up in Smoke

As part of what they say is an effort to curb smoking, French officials have proposed banning disposable vapes. "They create a reflex, a gesture, which children get used to, and then end up being drawn to tobacco," said Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne. Officials also said the ban would be…

The Independent UK

Braverman says green policies cannot ‘bankrupt’ people as Sunak mulls changes

The Prime Minister is expected to water down key environmental pledges in a speech later this week.

The Independent UK

Freshers’ week in 2023: ‘It was a strangely sexual environment’

Do regretful one-night stands and binge drinking still exist for first-year students today? Or is there just a lot less peer pressure than there used to be? Ellie Muir speaks to students about the highs and lows of the modern freshers’ week

The Guardian - UK

Children worry more about rising prices than environment or crime, study finds

Four in five young people aged 10 to 17 have significant concerns about impact of cost of living crisis on their families

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Wildlife photography workshop at IIIT-Basar

RGUKT-Basar and NEWS collaborate to host wildlife and environmental photography workshop in Dec 2023. Course will be led by K. Santhosh Kumar and Hiten Bhimani to foster respect for nature and wildlife, encouraging ethical photography practises. Open to aspiring photographers, details on RGUKT-Basar website.

The Guardian - UK

Thérèse Coffey ‘complacent’ in dealing with water companies, peers say

Underinvestment in infrastructure will have serious consequences for environment and security of water supplies, committee says

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Fall Back on Long Liquidation Pressure

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Monday closed down -136 (-3.62%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed down -90 (-2.88%). Cocoa prices Monday fell on long liquidation pressure sparked by a risk-off environment in the asset markets ahead of this week's FOMC meeting. Cocoa prices have...

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales visits environmental project in New York during two day trip

The Prince of Wales began his two-day visit by crossing the Hudson river to visit an enviromental project.

Zenger

Why Pandas In Zoos May Suffer From Serious ‘jet Lag’

Giant pandas living in captivity outside the latitude of their normal range are less active.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university develops 'sustainable and healthy' alternative to palm oil

RESEARCHERS at a Scottish university have developed a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to palm oil.

Radio France Internationale

Coral threatened by chemicals, including several in sunscreen, French study confirms

The French environmental health agency has confirmed the negative impact of certain chemicals on coral, including several substances present in sunscreens. With territories in three tropical oceans, France harbours ten percent of the world’s coral, which is already under threat from climate change.

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