natureconservation
It’s Earth Day today, and legendary English musician Brian Eno has given David Bowie’s 1995 deep cut 'Get Real' a twist by using environmental sounds. Eno has remixed the track to incorporate the cries of hyenas, rooks, and wild pigs. The Piggy Who Sold The World, anyone? “In the nature remix of ‘Get Real’, a track I co-wrote with David Bowie 30 years ago, the animals are invading the song – it’s like it has sprung leaks everywhere and these animals are coming in through every window and crack between the doors. They’re sort of threatening – suddenly Nature has crept into the art.” It has been...
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A draft law designed to help restore Europe’s degraded soils to health has survived a vote in the European Parliament, but only after it was stripped of legally binding targets and monitoring requirements were significantly watered down or removed entirely. The fate of the Soil Monitoring Law was by no means assured, with several key pieces of European Green Deal legislation having already been either shelved or delayed indefinitely in the run up to EU elections and amid angry protests by farmers. But in a plenary vote on Wednesday (10 April) evening, a proposal by the conservative and nationa...
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Several major European banks could potentially be contributing to ecosystem destruction and extinction, according to a study published by Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands), Greenpeace International and Harvest. The study, named "EU bankrolling ecosystem destruction", uses data from Profundo, an independent research organisation. The report is co-signed by several other non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including Oro Verde, Rainforest Action Network and the Association of Ethical Shareholders. It highlights how European banks have lent some €256 billion to entities putting ...
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St Helena, a small, craggy island in the South Atlantic Ocean, has never seen many tourists. It’s for a good reason though - it's one of the most remote inhabited places in the world. Up until 2017, it took five nights by boat to reach the British overseas territory, located halfway between southern Africa and Brazil. That’s changed recently, with weekly commercial flights and the recent arrival of high-speed internet. Local authorities are now hoping to breathe new life into a fledgling tourism industry. In 2023, the island welcomed about 2,100 leisure travellers - and the aim is to attract e...
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In a world full of division, anger and heartbreak, it’s cathartic to have something uncontroversial that we can all sit back and admire. That’s what the European Tree of the Year award gives us with its annual selection of the most unique and beautiful trees from across the continent - and 2024's winner is a 200-year-old Polish beech nicknamed 'Heart of the Garden'. This majestic tree, with an unusually thick trunk, is located in the heart of the botanical garden of the University of Wroclaw, in the Niemcza region of Poland. It took home 39,158 votes and is the third Polish tree in a row to wi...
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British artist Banksy has confirmed that he is behind a new mural that has appeared on a building in London. The artwork covers the wall of a four-storey building and shows a small figure holding a pressure hose beside a large cherry tree. Green paint has been sprayed across the wall, replicating the absent leaves of the tree, which has been severely cropped, known as pollarding. It was first spotted in the Finsbury Park neighbourhood, in north-east London, yesterday. Banksy claimed the work by posting before and after photos of the location on his official Instagram account. But what's the me...
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In a project orchestrated between the State Forestry Directorate and the East Tyrol District Forestry Inspectorate drones are being used to fight against the destructive bark beetle. If successful, the initiative could be applied in neighbouring countries. Watch the video in the player above to find out more.
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The European Parliament’s environment committee has backed a proposal for mandatory monitoring and remedial measures with a view to restoring an estimated two-thirds of soils that are in poor health, jeopardising biodiversity and future food production. By 42 votes to 26, with 14 abstentions, MEPs on Monday (11 March) adopted their draft position on a Soil Monitoring Law proposed by the European Commission last July, intended to further the aim of restoring to health by 2050 swathes of land that have been degraded by pollution, unsustainable intensive farming or urban sprawl. Environmental cam...
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Landlocked in the heart of the Balkans, Serbia is the crossroads of different cultures and historical influences, making it a unique and diverse travel destination. Here, you'll find a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty alongside its dynamic capital city, Belgrade, which has plenty of UNESCO sites and national parks to discover. Serbia has typically been off the tourist radar, but with ongoing investment into tourism infrastructure and new hotel and resort openings, the country is poised to attract more visitors to its capital and wild landscapes. The gritty, nightlife-packed capita...
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The Nature Photography Contest has unveiled the winners of its first international award edition, a competition which aims to bring together photographers of all levels to share the wonders of the natural world. “Nature photography is a great way to raise awareness on how crucial it is to protect our planet,” the awards organization explains. “This international photo awards are a chance for photographers of all levels to show off their work and share the wonders of the natural world.” The contest was open to 10 categories: Natural Landscape, Wildlife, Macro Photography, Funny Nature, Underwat...
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