Side-effects of expanding forests could limit their potential to tackle climate change – new study: The complex effects of planting more trees need to be taken into consideration. Mikai/Shutterstock Tackling climate change by planting trees has an intuitive appeal. They absorb the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from the atmosphere without using expensive technology. The suggestion …
It’s time to limit how often we can travel abroad – ‘carbon passports’ may be the answer: Shine Nucha/Shutterstock The summer of 2023 has been very significant for the travel industry. By the end of July, international tourist arrivals globally reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels. In some European countries, such as France, Denmark and Ireland, …
Amazon delivery drones: how the sky could be the limit for market dominance: metamorworks/Shutterstock Amazon’s latest plan to use drones to deliver packages in the UK by the end of 2024 is essentially a relaunch. It was ten years ago that the company’s founder Jeff Bezos first announced it would fly individual packages through the …
Wales’ residential speed limit is dropping to 20mph – here’s how it should affect accidents and journey times: The drop to 20mph in Wales will come into force at midnight on September 17. steved_np3/Shutterstock The default speed limit in residential areas in Wales will be reduced from 30mph to 20mph from midnight on September 17. …
Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?: Fokke Baarssen / Shutterstock In 2023, some 100 miles off the coast of north-east England, the world’s largest wind turbines will start generating electricity. This first phase of the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm development uses General Electric’s Haliade X, …
Our US trillion global energy bill dwarfs what’s needed to limit global heating: William Potter / shutterstock The world’s energy bill for 2022 is set to be the highest ever, topping US$ 10 trillion (£8.3 trillion). This is the total price paid for all forms of energy across all sectors by all people. Something like …
Media deference to the royals must have a limit – just look at how Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson were treated: King Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson on holiday in Yugoslavia Britain’s period of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth underlined the reverence with which many in the UK regard the royal family. …
Human disruption to Earth’s freshwater cycle has exceeded the safe limit, our research shows: Scott Book/Shutterstock Green water – the rainwater available to plants in the soil – is indispensable for life on and below the land. But in a new study, we found that widespread pressure on this resource has crossed a critical limit. …
Rail strike: UK government’s plan to limit industrial action is just a recipe for more discontent: News that rail workers in England and Scotland are moving towards industrial action has seen the UK government reportedly draw up plans to counter the effects on passengers and food distribution. This could involved imposing a minimum service level …
Here’s how far people want the government to limit their freedoms for the sake of the planet — new research: Many current consumer options are environmentally damaging. PxHere An opinion poll carried out just before the 2021 UN climate conference COP26, found that 79% of UK respondents “would accept stricter rules and environmental regulations” imposed …
Chemical pollution exceeds safe planetary limit: researcher Q+A on consequences for life on Earth: The production and release of plastics, pesticides, industrial compounds, antibiotics and other pollutants is now happening so fast and on such a large scale that it has exceeded the planetary boundary for chemical pollution, the safe limit for humanity, a new …
South Africa in the news: New Zealand limit Afghanistan to 124-8 in key T20 World Cup clash in Abu Dhabi: Left-arm quick Boult returned figures of 3-17 from his four overs and was ably supported by Tim Southee who took two wickets.: “South Africa” – BingNews Gayle and Bravo say goodbye as Windies bow out …
South Africa in the news: ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Wales call-up Tshiunza: Exeter boss Rob Baxter believes it could be a case of “the sky’s the limit” for surprise Wales call-up Christ Tshiunza.: “South Africa” – BingNews The ‘death’ of Kenya’s 100-year-old hotels a sign of something: Nation reported on Tuesday, three hotels in Nyeri …
South Africa in the news: As US Fed tapers bond purchases, India must avoid drastic policy responses to limit spillover: India was among the most affected countries when the Federal Reserve slowed down bond purchases in 2013, known as ‘taper tantrum’, which put pressure on the rupee.: “South Africa” – BingNews Odisha To Host Junior …
Climate change: ditch 90% of world’s coal and 60% of oil and gas to limit warming to 1.5°C – experts: Global mean surface temperatures reached 1.2°C above the pre-industrial average in 2020, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned in its recent report that Earth could hit 1.5°C in as little as a decade. …
Egg freezing: why extending the ten-year limit won’t mean more older mums: The limit has been extended from ten years to up to 55 years. bezikus/ Shutterstock The number of women choosing to freeze their eggs is on the rise in Europe, including in the UK. Even during the pandemic, fertility clinics have seen a …
Air pollution: science shows there’s no safe limit – here’s how laws must change: Paolo Bona/Shutterstock Air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health. Outdoor air pollution causes around four million premature deaths globally each year, while a further three million deaths are linked to pollution indoors – mainly from open cooking and …
Is 150 years really the limit of human lifespan?: How long could a human really live? Hyejin Kang/ Shutterstock While most of us can expect to live to around 80, some people defy expectations and live to be over 100. In places such as Okinawa, Japan and Sardinia, Italy, there are many centenarians. The oldest …