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Two-fifths of British berry growers could go bust by end of 2026, study finds

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:02:54 +0000

Rising costs and poor pay from supermarkets are making business unprofitable, says industry body

Two-fifths of British growers of strawberries and raspberries could go out of business by the end of 2026 amid rising costs and poor pay from supermarkets, according to a study.

Almost half of British growers said they no longer make a profit and 53% reported the financial health of their business as bad or very bad, according to a survey by British Berry Growers (BBG), an industry body that represents farmers producing 95% of the berries sold in the UK.

Woman dies on Utah hike after running out of water in extreme heat

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:49:58 +0000

Death is one of several believed to be caused by high temperatures in the western US in recent weeks

A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in south-western Utah over the weekend after running out of water on a sweltering day, officials said.

The woman’s death is one of several believed to be caused by the extreme heat in the western United States over the past several weeks.

Airlines may have to disclose carbon impact of individuals’ flights under new UK policy

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:16:18 +0000

Civil Aviation Authority proposes measure to help consumers make ‘more informed travel choices’

Airlines may have to tell passengers the environmental impact of the flights they book under new proposals from the UK regulator.

The Civil Aviation Authority said consumers should be able to make more informed travel choices when booking flights and package holidays.

Why is it so hard to get rid of ultra-processed foods from our diets? A scarcity of time | Lindsey Smith Taillie

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:39 +0000

Better food labels are a necessary but insufficient step to improve diets and health

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Giraffe relocation in Kenya – in pictures

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:28:18 +0000

In western Kenya, wild giraffes are being relocated to the Ruko Conservancy to maintain peace between the Pokot and Ilchamus communities. Since the first giraffe’s arrival to the reserve in 2011, poaching has ceased, and community relations have improved, creating jobs and regional stability. Before a giraffe’s arrival, an intercommunal welcoming ceremony with dancing and singing is held for them, an inconceivable scene in the mid-2000s

Kamala Harris could set ‘new high bar for climate ambition’, advocates say

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00:38 +0000

Vice-president’s record on climate crisis strikes stark contrast with Trump in potential 2024 election match-up

Kamala Harris has a strong record on the environment that will provide a vivid contrast with Donald Trump, who has vowed to rescind climate change policies should he return to the White House, according to green advocates who have welcomed the prospect of a Harris presidency.

Donkeys in Kenya are dying with stomachs full of plastic – and other animals are at risk

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:08 +0000

With little grass for grazing on the island of Lamu, donkeys are rummaging through rubbish – and scientists now fear it is a global problem affecting many species

UK may need new gas-fired power stations to decarbonise grid

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:06 +0000

Report says new nuclear capacity will not be ready in time to provide required increase in baseload electricity

Labour is likely to have to approve new gas-fired power stations in its attempt to decarbonise the UK’s electricity systems by 2030, in what would be a tricky decision for the new government.

Large-scale and intense wildfires carrying smoke across northern hemisphere

admin — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:04 +0000

Late spring and early summer blazes in Canada, Alaska and eastern Russia add to carbon emissions

The northern hemisphere has had a large number of intense wildfires in the first half of summer, carrying vast amounts of smoke across Eurasia and North America.

Agriculture: Less productive yet more stable pastures

admin — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:50:45 +0000

Climate change will have a considerable influence on the biodiversity and productivity of meadows and pastures. However, according to the results of the large-scale climate and land use experiment the extent of these changes depends on the land use. Grassland optimized for high yield responds much more sensitively to periods of drought than less intensively used meadows and pastures.