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Japan approves ‘emergency’ urban bear shootings
AFP, Published on 21/02/2025
» TOKYO - Japan's cabinet approved a bill Friday allowing hunters to shoot bears in populated areas at their own discretion after human encounters with the wild animals hit record levels.
France's latest crude, culinary counter-offensive
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 08/09/2023
» The French government has just published a decree banning the use of terms like "steak", "spare ribs" and "ham" on plant-based foods. Sausages and "poultry nuggets" will escape the ban so long as the plant protein content is less than 6%.
TAT names 12 dark sky locations
Life, Published on 28/07/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand recently announced 12 locations across Thailand registered as a Dark Sky Park. This is to promote Dark Sky Tourism under the Amazing Dark Sky in Thailand concept.
Beer made from recycled toilet water wins admirers in Singapore
Published on 30/06/2022
» “NEWBrew” is no ordinary beer. The new Singapore blond ale is made with recycled sewage.
Strawberry farms threaten Spanish wetlands
AFP, Published on 27/05/2022
» DONANA NATIONAL PARK (SPAIN) - Standing in the middle of a stretch of land surrounded by dunes and pine forest, Juan Romero examines the cracked ground then stares at the dusty horizon.
Down to earth
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/04/2022
» You can't change the world in a day because great things start small. Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 and reminds us to be kinder to the environment. Guru lists a few places where you can embrace Mother Nature and ways to be more sustainable.
Australia flood toll rises to 20 as thousands evacuate Sydney
AFP, Published on 08/03/2022
» SYDNEY: The death toll from week-long floods battering Australia's east coast rose to 20 on Tuesday, after the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered in floodwaters in Sydney.
Saying no to illegal wild meat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/01/2022
» A traveller kills a wild animal and posts its photo on social media with the caption: "How should I cook this red junglefowl?"
Mining firm, eco-activists battle over unique Chile archipelago
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» LA HIGUERA (CHILE) - The Humboldt archipelago off the northern Pacific coast of Chile is a "natural treasure" and refuge for unique species of fauna, including a particular type of penguin and an otter on the brink of extinction.
Wuhan's 'wet markets' struggle after virus lockdown
AFP, Published on 16/04/2020
» WUHAN, China: At a large food market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, signs forbid the selling of wild animals and live fowl, while announcements calling for "victory" over Covid-19 play on a loop from speakers.