Colombia will no longer approve new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the nation’s territory, according to a Nov. 13 statement by its environment ministry. Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres said the entire Colombian Amazon will be made a reserve for renewable natural resources. She made the announcement at a meeting of … [Read more...] about Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in Its Amazon Region
Shelter Staff Stunned When Stray Cat With ‘Jowls Of A Mob Boss’ Only Wants Love
Staff at an animal shelter in Georgia were left astonished after a rugged-looking stray cat, whose enormous jowls gave him the appearance of a feline crime boss, turned out to be nothing more than an affectionate softie desperate for love. The cat arrived at Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters on Christmas Day after being transferred from local animal control — and his … [Read more...] about Shelter Staff Stunned When Stray Cat With ‘Jowls Of A Mob Boss’ Only Wants Love
Scotland moves to require ‘swift bricks’ in new buildings as part of effort to reverse urban bird decline
Scotland is introducing pioneering building regulations aimed at protecting declining bird populations by requiring new developments to include “swift bricks” — specially designed nesting spaces built directly into modern structures. The move is intended to address one of the lesser-known environmental consequences of contemporary construction: the disappearance of … [Read more...] about Scotland moves to require ‘swift bricks’ in new buildings as part of effort to reverse urban bird decline
Antarctica Is Hiding a Terrifying Secret. It Could Put the World at Risk
Antarctica’s vast ice sheets have long been central to global climate concerns, but new research suggests that some of the continent’s most serious risks may lie beneath the surface — in hidden channels under ice shelves that could significantly speed up melting. Scientists studying East Antarctica’s Fimbulisen Ice Shelf have identified small under-ice channels capable of … [Read more...] about Antarctica Is Hiding a Terrifying Secret. It Could Put the World at Risk
Helicopter Pilot Spots A Furry Surprise 7,200 Feet Up A Snowy Volcano
A helicopter flight over one of Alaska’s most remote volcanic landscapes turned into an astonishing wildlife encounter when a pilot spotted something few would ever expect to see at more than 7,000 feet above sea level — a brown bear resting high on a snowy mountainside. Russ Robinson and his partner, Kiersa Koepnick, were exploring the Aleutian Islands by helicopter when … [Read more...] about Helicopter Pilot Spots A Furry Surprise 7,200 Feet Up A Snowy Volcano