Sharks could linger off Perth coast despite whale carcass removal
Some of Perth’s most seasoned swimmers are taking a break from the ocean amid ongoing shark sightings, after a whale carcass washed up on Monday.
‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills
Citizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots
The easy thing for the people who live on the banks of the River Dart in Devon might have been to grumble and groan about the sewage spills that blight their beloved waterway.
Instead, citizen environmentalists in the area have created a unique online platform that flags up spills in real time, highlights spots that are repeatedly polluted, and sets out where improvement work is planned – and where it isn’t.
Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire
British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined.
The viral disease, which affects sheep and cattle among other animals, can cause fevers, ulcers, a swollen head and lameness. The tongue may go blue and even protrude from the mouth. In the most severe cases, the animal can die.
Could exposure to sharks reduce fear and boost conservation efforts?
Watching Jaws as a child led to Juliana Gleave’s fascination with sharks. Now, with their numbers reduced by 70 per cent since the movie was released, she is working to see if familiarity can lead to better conservation awareness.
Massive whale sanctuary rejected again, but Brazil vows to never stop trying
Pro-whaling nations have used their numbers to block a 28-year push to set up a massive whale sanctuary in the South Atlantic at the International Whaling Commission meeting in Hobart.