News Archive
Here are some other news items and longer reads that you might find interesting.
Plans to weaken Protected Landscapes Duty quietly dropped
The government had previously indicated it was minded to weaken protections for National Parks. Happily they seem to have given way to public pressure and quietly dropped the whole idea.
https://www.cnp.org.uk/news/plans-to-weaken-protected-landscapes-duty-quietly-dropped/
Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds in Britain
A mosquito-borne disease freshly arrived in Britain has spread large distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks to wild birds. Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds - BBC News
What is ecocide and could it become a crime under international law?
Classing grievous acts of environmental harm as crimes against peace may hold states and corporations to account. What is ecocide and could it become a crime under international law? | Environment | The Guardian
Switzerland turns train tracks into solar power plants
A Swiss start-up’s system to quickly install and remove solar panels between train tracks is now being tested. The "revolutionary" technology is attracting interest from other countries. Switzerland turns train tracks into solar power plants - SWI swissinfo.ch
