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Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Monday, 14 July 2008
Recycling in Japan
Recycling in the town of Kamikatsu, Japan, has reached new heights. The town now proudly boasts that it produces ZERO waste! Watch the video clip (link below) to see just how they have managed it.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7502071.stm
Sunday, 13 July 2008
Earthquake prediction
This is the San Andreas Fault in California. American seismologists have indicated that it may be possible to predict the timing of major earthquakes. This would potentially be a major breakthrough in hazard prediction. There's a short video on the BBC news website:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7498840.stm
Thursday, 10 July 2008
ecoescapism is here.
Hmmm.
This is my good friend David Job at Yarde Orchard, near to Torrington on the Devon Coast to Coast Cycleway.
When it comes to ecological ways of living, David has been an enthusiastic and inspirational practitioner for many years.
I recently visited David at Yarde, for a party to celebrate the official opening of the new bunkhouse and waste treatment system.As you can see hear, David's children were just itching to get the first official glimpse of the new system.
The first flush was anything but a disappointment.
Have a look at David's website
'ecoescape' is well worth a look too - full of ideas for holidays, teaching resources, and essential items.......
Happy escapism!
Try the geography quiz!
You think you know Africa from Asia? Atlantic from Pacific? Try the link below and see how well you do!
Italy declares Pompeii emergency
Italy declares Pompeii emergency
The ancient city of Pompeii has fallen into such disrepair that the Italian government has declared a "state of emergency" in a bid to save the ruins.
Ministers intend to appoint a special commissioner to oversee the site, and have earmarked extra funding for it.
According to analysts, the ruins have suffered from lack of investment, mismanagement, litter and looting.
Pompeii was buried by a volcanic eruption in AD79 and was not rediscovered until the 18th Century.
The volcanic debris preserved many of the city's buildings, frescos, silverware, mosaics and other artefacts.
But experts complain that the relics are now in danger.
"Every year at least 150 sq m (1,600 sq ft) of fresco and plasterwork are lost for lack of maintenance," Antonio Irlando, a regional councillor responsible for artistic heritage, told the Corriere della Sera newspaper.
"The same goes for stones: at least 3,000 pieces every year end up disintegrating," he said.
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A look around the ancient city of Pompeii The ruins are one of Italy's biggest tourist attractions, and the newly-elected government has decided to act.
"To call the situation intolerable doesn't go far enough," Reuters quoted Culture Minister Sandro Bondi as saying.
The "state of emergency" will last for a year.
Story from BBC NEWS:http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/world/europe/7490735.stmPublished: 2008/07/04 18:26:13 GMT© BBC MMVIII
The ancient city of Pompeii has fallen into such disrepair that the Italian government has declared a "state of emergency" in a bid to save the ruins.
Ministers intend to appoint a special commissioner to oversee the site, and have earmarked extra funding for it.
According to analysts, the ruins have suffered from lack of investment, mismanagement, litter and looting.
Pompeii was buried by a volcanic eruption in AD79 and was not rediscovered until the 18th Century.
The volcanic debris preserved many of the city's buildings, frescos, silverware, mosaics and other artefacts.
But experts complain that the relics are now in danger.
"Every year at least 150 sq m (1,600 sq ft) of fresco and plasterwork are lost for lack of maintenance," Antonio Irlando, a regional councillor responsible for artistic heritage, told the Corriere della Sera newspaper.
"The same goes for stones: at least 3,000 pieces every year end up disintegrating," he said.
Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play.
A look around the ancient city of Pompeii The ruins are one of Italy's biggest tourist attractions, and the newly-elected government has decided to act.
"To call the situation intolerable doesn't go far enough," Reuters quoted Culture Minister Sandro Bondi as saying.
The "state of emergency" will last for a year.
Story from BBC NEWS:http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/world/europe/7490735.stmPublished: 2008/07/04 18:26:13 GMT© BBC MMVIII
Prince William & Montserrat
Those of you who have participated in "Operation Montserrat" might be interested to know that Prince William has taken part in a similar, yet slightly more interactive, activity with the Royal Navy! Click the link below to read the article and watch the interview with the Prince.
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