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The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has risen above Ryanair and two power plants in a ranking of the EU's biggest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitters in 2019. MSC is now in 7th position and Ryanair in 8th on the top 10 list, which is based on European Union data. Six German plants and two Polish plants fill the eight remaining spaces. The ranking was put together by think tank Transport & Environment (T&E) and estimated that MSC produced 10.72 million tonnes of CO2 in 2019, while Ryanair emitted an estimated 10.53 million tonnes. MSC and Ryanair both release less CO2 than the largest coal-fired power plants in the list. The think tank endorsed the inclusion of shipping in the EU emissions trading system (ETS) ahead of a vote on the matter in the European Parliament on Monday. By making power plants, factories and airlines pay for their pollution, the ETS aims to reduce CO2 emissions. "Power and other sectors are cutting their emissions year in year … [Read more...] about Which firms have been included alongside power plants in list of EU’s top polluters?

An Instagram-famous cactus has been torn apart and stolen by two young hoodlums one year after a similar act of vandalism. The three-year-old Peruvian apple cactus, which sits outside Ginger Owl boutique in the coastal suburb of Swanbourne in Perth , had one arm hacked off on Saturday night. The cactus was widely renowned for being a backdrop for photos taken by social media influencers, bloggers, tourists and even newlyweds. A famous cactus seen in photos taken by influencers and tourists on social media has been kicked apart by vandals The hoodlums are seen on CCTV footage outside the Ginger Owl boutique in Swanbourne kicking the arm of the cactus and running off with it Police are now on the hunt for the two thieves who were caught on CCTV footage kicking the cactus and then running off with the arm of the plant. Ginger Owl boutique employee Mieli Smith, who spent years growing the cactus outside the shop, expressed her dismay over … [Read more...] about Bizarre moment thugs kick down an Insta-famous cactus one year after a machete-wielding thief also took off with a piece

What a wonderful environmental parable is now unfolding around a meeting of 150 countries held last week in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, to discuss an international ban on yet another greenhouse gas, to aid their wish to halt global warming. Back in 1987, when there was a huge panic over the hole opening up in the ozone layer over the Antarctic, 197 countries signed the Montreal Protocol, the world’s first major environmental treaty, agreeing to phase out the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), used in everything from refrigerators to hair-sprays, which were supposedly causing the ozone to disappear. How far this has actually been responsible for the fact that the ozone hole has recently been shrinking is still a matter of scientific dispute. But CFCs have been widely replaced by hydrofluorocrabons (HFCs), used in refrigeration and air-conditioning, which, because they are short-lived, were viewed not to be damaging to the ozone layer. However the penny has finally dropped … [Read more...] about Huffing and puffing over HFCs won’t cut global warming

Drought conditions could last into next year, experts predicted as water levels in reservoirs across England and Wales dropped to record lows. An official drought is expected to be declared across the worst-hit areas of southern England at a meeting between ministers and the water industry on Friday after the region had its driest July since 1836. The announcement could bring more hosepipe bans , see canals ordered to close to boats, and prompt extra measures to protect wildlife. On Thursday, experts said only “exceptional rainfall” in the south and east of England over the autumn and winter would ensure that water resources returned to normal before 2023, meaning restrictions could last into next year. “The autumn-winter period as a whole will be critical to dictating what the water resources position will be as we go into 2023,” said Jamie Hannaford, a hydrologist at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, which advises the Government. A multi-year drought would … [Read more...] about UK weather: Drought conditions could last into next year

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The possibility of another nuclear attack is not a “groundless fear” but a “tangible and present crisis” in the Russia - Ukraine war, Nagasaki ’s mayor has warned as residents of the city marked the grim anniversary of the world’s worst atomic bombing . Residents there paid tribute to those who were killed after the US dropped its second atomic bomb on the Japanese city 77 years ago. The bombing killed some 70,000 people and gave several generations of people crippling diseases that emerged as side effects from lingering radiation. Tomihisa Taue, the mayor of Nagasaki, condemned the existence of nuclear weapons and said they would be continued to be used till the time they are not eliminated. “In January this year, the leaders of the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France and China … [Read more...] about Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear fears in Ukraine as Japan marks grim anniversary

Video footage has emerged of a bear cub in Turkey that was seemingly intoxicated after reportedly consuming excessive amounts of a substance known as "mad honey," which has psychoactive properties. Turkish media outlet dokuz8haber shared a clip of the animal on Twitter . The brown bear is seen sitting in the back of a pickup truck, seemingly in distress. The outlet reported that the bear consumed the honey, or "deli bal" as it is known in Turkish, from beehives in the Yığılca district of Düzce, a province in northwestern Turkey located on the country's Black Sea coast. According to dokuz8haber, Turkish forestry officials subsequently picked up the bear and placed the animal in the back of the pickup where the video was filmed. In the video, the bear appears to be confused and in a drunk-like state and also seems to be having difficulty breathing. The bear eventually passed out and was taken for veterinary treatment. The cub, who has been named "Balkız," is now in … [Read more...] about Bear filmed tripping on hallucinogenic “mad honey”

Russia 'are starting to fail in many areas' says Ben Wallace SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The news comes as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 169th day, with marginal gains being made by Putin’s troops over the last thirty days. Desperate measures has seen Russian troops use a nuclear power plant as a shield, and has seen Moscow resort to inaccurate long-range missiles as close encounters are frustrated with the arrival of the HIMARS system in Ukraine. Related articles Russia suffers biggest aircraft loss 'since Second World War' Ukraine LIVE: Horror as German soldier ‘sent army secrets' to Kremlin The Defence Secretary gave the damming report whilst speaking at a donors … [Read more...] about Ben Wallace tears down Putin’s Ukraine invasion and exposes failures ‘in many areas’

Ferrari shuts down caller blaming Brexit on water shortage SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Homes supplied by the Stokenchurch reservoir were given bottled water after the bacteria was discovered by Thames Water. The bacteria was found in one half of the reservoir last week on Friday and Sunday during routine sampling tests. Related articles Drought could be declared across UK Heatwave: Brits warned of being trapped in heat dome Around 68 homes had their water supply cut off while Thames Water dealt with the problem. An alternative water source was found in a water plant in Chinnor, Oxfordshire. Residents of the village of Northend were heavily affected, with inhabitant Dr Gina Brown … [Read more...] about E.coli bacteria found in reservoir leaves dozens of homes without water

Energy bills rise is a 'world crisis' says Knight SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info EDF customers in the UK are paying nearly two-and-a-half times as much as for their energy bills a s their counterparts in France. This came after French President Emmanual Macron imposed strict caps on price rises, forcing the state-owned energy company to sell its power at prices below the market rates. Related articles Russian oil starts flowing through Ukraine as Putin rocked by strike Brexit Britain set for huge win as 17 new factories Since April this year, energy regulator Ofgem has set the household price cap at £1,971, while French families on regulated tariffs now face bills of around €950 (£803). … [Read more...] about Energy bill shock: Brits pay TWICE more than French..as UK sends RECORD supplies to France

Welcome to the last news digest of this week. Read the news for August 12, 2022 in less than five minutes. Spectacular Slovakia newsletter. Exquisite Koch Garden in Bratislava’s Old Town opens its gates to the public after years of neglect The Koch Garden is open to the public after years of neglect. (Source: Courtesy of Bratislava city council) The unique Koch Garden in Bratislava’s Old Town district finally became the property of the city in mid June. Prior to an extensive revitalisation planned for 2023 and 2024, the city is opening its gates to the general public on Thursday . The Koch Garden used to be one of highlights of the popular annual Weekend of Parks and Gardens event organised by the National Trust, for which people queued for hours to take a peek into this green gem of Bratislava, Katarína Vitteková of the National Trust said. Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Skryť Remove … [Read more...] about News digest: The Interior Ministry reports some unusual requests