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
Environmental Policy
Califonia man plans to sue over bear who won’t leave his house
A California homeowner says he is preparing legal action after a large black bear has been living beneath his house for more than a month — and state officials have reportedly stopped assisting in its removal. Ken Johnson, who lives in Altadena, says a 500-pound black bear has been entering and exiting a crawl space under his home since before Thanksgiving. According to … [Read more...] about Califonia man plans to sue over bear who won’t leave his house