Another photo of the platypus. This one shows the layer of air between its fur/skin and the water, keeping it warm, dry and bouyant.
Today is World Ocean Day. Let's keep our , and any leading into them clean and pollution-free, whatever sea creatures inhabit them - turtles or otherwise.
There are actually hardback turtles along the Cte d'Azur as an interesting translation task I once did taught me.
Hope votes go (as voting europe-wide isn't done yet) to parties who care for the environment among other essential issues of course
Platybutt!
Had an hour to kill, so wandered down to the canal, theres always something worth capturing
We have a little resident platypus living in our creek. This week, we've seen it twice during the day and captured it on trailcam every night.
'The resulting global map illustrates the damaging effects of human activity: parts of the central United States, southern Canada and Europe areas of high population density, urban development and agriculture are bright red hotspots for faster decomposition, "strongly suggesting continental-scale human impacts on carbon cycling in rivers," according to the study.'
In is Bad and Worsening. But There's a Solution: That Eat Plastic
A portrait of pollution around Canadas busiest port :
'Herman Wanningen, founder of the World Fish Migration Foundation, one of the organisations involved in the study, said: The catastrophic decline in migratory fish populations is a deafening wake-up call for the world. We must act now to save these keystone species and their rivers.'
'Huge rise in discharges into and the sea' The Argus
'Sewage discharges into soared by 87 per cent in a year, according to new data.'
'For years this has been described by water companies and politicians as a problem of Victorian sewers.' 'In fact, modern sewers are the problem. Very little of the British sewer system less than 1 per cent, in some areas is Victorian, and it is not the Victorian sections that are responsible for the most spills.'
State Of Colorado To Shield Thousands Of Acres Of Wetlands, Miles Of Streams After Federal Supreme Court Sackett Decision
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Friday Reads 10 May 2024
Seagull Rules
Pretty sure the darn things will eat rubbish anyway without needing to be fed
Todays exciting post!
I know what Im reading on the train to Halsway on Friday :-)
Investigation Reveals Tyson Foods Toxic Pollution Impacting US Waterways
aka - white flower. It's our only native on island others are invasive.
are blooming all over the island.
are one of our unique here.
Seagulls at Rest
Probably the most fitting perch for them
Cranes and Gull
Was aiming for the sunrays through the clouds but the gull wanted to star
Whispers of tradition echo along the canals of Venice at the historic Squero di San Trovaso, where the art of gondola craftsmanship sails through time.
I took this photograph a few days ago during a private 2-day photography masterclass here in Venice
Record number of RIVER BARRIERS REMOVED across Europe in 2023
Removal of nearly 500 barriers last year will help restore disturbed to their natural state, says
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removed a record number of and other barriers from its in 2023, a report has found, helping to restore its disturbed waterways to their natural states.
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Major , and in s province are threatening to unleash dangerous , forcing the government on April 21 to enact emergency response plans to protect more than 127 million people.
Guangdongs expected massive river flooding threatens millions after it rained like a waterfall
Shoreline Shots
Silloth coast, on North Western edge of the Lake District.
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High tide at Cumberland basin.
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From my walk down to the Cumberland Basin to see how far the tide would come up on Wednesday morning.
I love this article in Canadian Boating from Bill Marshall, AP, Chair of the National Environment Committee of CPS-ECP.
Practical ways to help keep trash out of our
High tide at Cumberland basin.
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As an extra high tide was expected, I thought I would have a walk down to the basin to see how far it would come up.
High tide at Cumberland basin.
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Waiting to cross...
High tide at Cumberland basin.
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As an extra high tide was expected, I thought I would have a walk down to the basin to see how far it would come up.
Discover where ancient rivers flow under Canadian cities CBC News flow under Canadian cities, hidden in a labyrinth of tunnels and sewer pipes. Will we revive them or let the fade from memory
Jaela Bernstien and Emily Chung uncover across Canada.
" flow under , hidden in a labyrinth of tunnels and sewer pipes. Will we revive them or let the fade from memory"
The Rise Of AI Meets The Golden Age Of Geography GeoAI overview
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Water, yes, water is everywhere
Yet not a drop of it's to drink
This murky water is privatized
Investors care not if it stinks
The sound of bellowing is replaced by the industrial hum of the 's new processing plant.
The Okefenokee is teeming with life: Cypress trees adorned with veils of long-hanging moss rise above shadowy waters filled with American alligators and wading birds like blue herons. The is a sprawling wilderness area on the - border that protects over 630 square miles of biologically rich and .
Colorado Bill Aims To Protect Wetlands, Streams After The Supreme Court Sackett Decision
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Coalition Member Spotlight: Conservation Resource Alliance is at the forefront of initiatives to enhance Michigan's natural wonders, improve waterways, preserve wilderness, and safeguard wildlife. Discover their impactful work at RiverCare.org. Join the Coalition at HealthyLakes.org/get-involved.
3/5 a walk Looking along the lock cut to Lock a week ago today.
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Earthlings newsletter talks about an that has shaped the North American continent, reduced drought, and created healthy .
Back to rural Ireland with the topics: , something to do with and
"The rivers of Britain and Ireland are in a desperate state from the impact of pollution, with not a single waterway in England or Northern Ireland listed as being in good overall health"
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