Researchers in Texas are developing robots that have minds of their own.
The scientists are creating systems that can learn for themselves and be able to operate in the home, the workplace and even on the sports field.
Whaling
The madness of the whaling – hunting species after species to the verge of extinction – is the same model now being used in modern fishing today. Protecting the whales – not just from hunting but the many other daily threats they face – would be a signal that governments are serious about all ocean protection.
“Save the Whales” is the famous shout out that brought millions of people together and produced a worldwide ban on commercial whaling in 1986. Whales were and still are the most extreme example of the shocking exploitation and lack of protection of ocean life.
Water troughs are key to E. coli contamination in cattle
A major study led by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine researchers reveals for the first time that water troughs on farms are a conduit for the spread of toxic E. coli in cattle, which can then spread the pathogen to people through bacteria in feces. The study was recently published in the journal PLOS ONE.
“Water troughs appeared in our mathematical model as a place where water can get contaminated and a potential place where we could break the cycle,” said Renata Ivanek, associate professor of epidemiology and the paper’s senior author. The hypothesis was then tested in the field – with surprising results.
Ecological problems of Lithuania
What is the ecological situation in Lithuania? According to the data of the Ministry of Environment, “currently the natural conditions in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania do not endanger the existence of the nation and the state”.
Over the past year more than 50% of the main pollutants entering in the surface of water bodies have been reduced. However, only 40% of the wastewater is cleaned up to the established limits, as most of the wastewater treatment plants of the polluted water are physically and morally obsolete. Water supply networks are worn out and do not ensure the quality of the supplied drinking water. A large number of domestic production units use more energy, raw materials and water than European Union (EU) companies.
What are nuclear wastes and how are they managed?
The most significant high-level waste from a nuclear reactor is the used nuclear fuel left after it has spent about three years in the reactor generating heat for electricity. Low-level waste is made up of lightly-contaminated items like tools and work clothing from power plant operation and makes up the bulk of radioactive wastes. Items disposed of as intermediate-level wastes might include used filters, steel components from within the reactor and some effluents from reprocessing.
The Alps are home to more than 3,000 lichens
Historically, the Alps have always played an emblematic role, being one of the largest continuous natural areas in Europe. With its numerous habitats, the mountain system is easily one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in Europe.
Analytics: The main environmental problems of Eastern Europe
Introduction to Analytics
The Eastern Europe region geographically includes the following countries: Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia. But if we consider wider the list of countries related to this region may be bigger.
Analytical work is a generalized conclusion based on the study of media monitoring, reports and studies of the European Environment Agency (EEA), as well as environmentalist’s expert opinions.
Press release: Identification of major global environmental problems in Eastern Europe. The ecological aspect of using nuclear technologies: pros and cons of using nuclear energy
Eastern European Association the Greens (EEAG) hold a press conference in Brussels to highlight main environmental problems disturbing Eastern Europeаn countries. Among them is energy problem that affects climate changes. First of all it is use of coal which is the source of greenhouse gases emission, and danger of refuse from nuclear energy. During the press conference, the study “The main environmental problems of Eastern Europe. The ecological aspect of using nuclear technologies: pros and cons of using nuclear energy ” was presented.
Warm Arctic means colder, snowier winters in northeastern US
Scientists from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) have linked the frequency of extreme winter weather in the United States to Arctic temperatures.
Their research was published today in Nature Communications.
Press release: Eastern European Association of the Greens. The most disturbing environmental problems of Eastern Europe.
Eastern European Association of the Greens (EEAG) – is the non-profit organization created in 2016 by Ukrainian and Lithuanian representatives of the greens. The Association aims to involve more Eastern European members interested in environmental protection and expand its influence throughout Eastern European region and wider if necessary.