Hundreds of Gibraltarian students joined thousands of other young people across the globe yesterday when they skipped school to strike for action to stop climate change. Over 500 students and their supporters gathered in Casemates as school was due to start at 9am and proceeded to march up Main Street to No.6 Convent Place. The students carried a large banner that read, “#GIBSCHOOLSTRIKE4CLIMATE” as well as numerous placards and signs. One common theme was ‘There is no planet B’. Around the world, young people from the South Pacific to Europe and the US took to the streets, calling on political leaders to take swift action to curb rising global temperatures. In the UK, organisers claimed 50,000 people took part in events in 150 British towns and cities including London, Brighton, Leeds, Manchester, Cambridge and Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The protest in Gibraltar was led by local activist and Westside student Iona Sacarello, 13. The students were … [Read more...] about Gibraltar’s youth sends clear message on environment: ‘There is no planet B’
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PM Pashinyan discusses steps to improve business environment with businessmen
YEREVAN, MARCH 15, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had a working luncheon with the members of the Union of Businessmen and Industrialists of Armenia. As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister of Armenia, different issues referring to the improvement of investment environment in the country, legislative regulations, and tax reforms were discussed. The businessmen noted that competitive business conditions, free market relations have been established in the country and that former economic monopolies have been eliminated and these measures have launched the beginning of the economic revolution. They expressed confidence that the created conditions will contribute to the economic activity and progress of the country. In terms of effective implementation of investment programs and economic development, the parties highlighted the importance of effective dialogue and feedback between government and business. During the working luncheon exchange … [Read more...] about PM Pashinyan discusses steps to improve business environment with businessmen
Pontefract beck poisoning claims being investigated by Environment Agency
A stream in Pontefract is at the centre of an environmental investigation after it was claimed that the wildlife and vegetation is slowly being poisoned. The Environment Agency (EA) confirmed this week that they had launched an examination of Wash Dike that runs behind Bondgate and Knottingley Road in Pontefract, following a complaint.READ: Ducks in a flap as they fly off course and land in Wakefield city centreThe agency said it would not be able to disclose details at this moment because the case is still active, but said they would reveal their findings in due course. One dog walker, who did not wish to be named, told the Express: “I thought it was effluent at first because it smelt so bad, like a sewer pipe had ruptured .“People have been complaining about it since last summer.“There used to be ducks nesting and fish in there and now there’s nothing, it’s grey.“You would be lucky if anything lives in there now.READ: Battle to stop Wakefield … [Read more...] about Pontefract beck poisoning claims being investigated by Environment Agency
Second climate change march pupils told by headteacher to prove they care about the environment
Pupils planning to participate in a second climate change march must prove they care about the environment, as one headteacher attempts to clamp down on those hoping to exploit the rally and play truant. Oxford Spires Academy has ruled its schoolchildren will only be allowed to join protests in the city tomorrow if they answer four questions which outline their concerns about the environment and the impact of the strikes. Headteacher Marianne Blake said the measures were introduced after some students took the opportunity to miss school and not attend the nationwide protests, despite indicating they would. The Youth Strike 4 Climate in the UK follows action taken by 15,000 students last month calling on the Government to take more stringent action on climate change. Its organisers are demanding the curriculum give more priority to environmental issues and for the government to declare a ‘state of climate emergency’ to highlight the severity of the ‘ecological … [Read more...] about Second climate change march pupils told by headteacher to prove they care about the environment
Leaders appeal for ‘urgent action’ on environment
World leaders gathered in Kenya on Thursday to lend political muscle to UN environment talks, calling for "urgent action" to slow the destruction of natural habitats and accelerate funding for green development. French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta were among several heads of state in Nairobi for the fourth UN Environment Assembly -- a vast gathering of ministers, legal experts, charities and business leaders. The assembly aims to push countries to commit to slashing pollution and widening renewable energy, recycling and conservation. But it lacks the legal teeth to compel nations to act, and there is no prospect of it reaching a binding international action plan this week. "Current global statistics are quite sobering and projections for future generations are dire and demand urgent action," Kenyatta told delegates. "Climate change continues to be a major threat to sustainable development worldwide. And its impact places a disproportionately heavy … [Read more...] about Leaders appeal for ‘urgent action’ on environment