“climate refugees”– millions of people might become one this century
Defined as ‘people who have to leave their habitats, immediately or in the near future, because of sudden or gradual alterations in their natural environment related to at least one of three impacts of climate change: sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and drought and water scarcity’, read on to find out more about 'climate refugees'…
“climate refugees” – millions of people might become one this century
Defined as ‘people who have to leave their habitats, immediately or in the near future, because of sudden or gradual alterations in their natural environment related to at least one of three impacts of climate change: sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and drought and water scarcity’, read on to find out more about 'climate refugees'…
Flu – avoid the aspirin
I wouldn't usually visit a doctor for flu treatment I'd just suffer at home with the cold remedies and/or over-the-counter fever reducing drugs. I guess a lot of people will be doing that in the near future, but make sure you are using the right drugs….
Hot spots in the Balkans
Genetic diversity in the Balkans is the subject of a conference (“Balkans – Hot Spots of Ancient and Present Genetic Diversity”, 17-20 June 2009) currently underway in Sofia, Bulgaria. Organized jointly by several Bulgarian forestry agencies and institutions, scientists from over 20 European countries are gathered to hear updates on the latest research being undertaken…
Geophagy – eating soil for healing or health supplementation
As I screened a journal called Elements for the CAB Abstracts database the other day, I came across an interesting article entitled ‘Bentonite, bandaids and borborygmi’ (1), which is all about the practice of eating clay for gastrointestinal ailments and applying clay topically as a dressing or bandaids for skin infections. Apparently it is a…
Bonn Climate Change talks – 1-12 June 2009
The meetings bring together over 4,000 participants from 182 countries, including government delegates, representatives from business and industry, environmental organizations and research institutions. I have been following reports from the meetings and adding relevant extracts to the CABI Environmental Impact news section. During the Bonn Climate Change Talks, the IISD Reporting Services, in cooperation with…
5th June – World Environment Day
Photo by C. Ison World Environment Day (WED) was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Read on to find out what is in store for the day.
Forget the seven deadly sins for a minute and let’s reflect on the seven-year plans
What religious/faith groups say or do not say about climate change, and how they address climate change through their worship and rituals matters a great deal. Read on to find out why…
Is Europe blind to H1N1 (swine) flu?
This blog is about an article I read in the New Scientist entitled ‘Europe may be blind to swine flu cases’. The article deals with a point I raised in my previous blog posted on 1st May on H1N1 flu. Having flown back from a holiday in Canada, I started suffering flu symptoms the week…
Dangerous Squeals
A leaflet produced by the UK Health and Safety Executive warning of the dangers of squealing pigs has caught the attention of the British media. Apparently a large group of pigs in intensive housing can create noise levels of 100 decibels or above, especially just before they are fed. Farmers are advised to either wear…