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Koovappady panchayat in Ernakulam district is preparing to using solar energy at least partially as part of efforts to shift from the conventional energy use and to create awareness among people on the use of renewable sources of energy. In the first phase, the panchayat expects to shift most of its office operations to solar power, said panchayat president Mini Babu on Wednesday. The first phase of the solar energy shift will see the panchayat invest around ₹4.95 lakh in the project. It is learnt that the local body uses energy worth around ₹11,000 from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) every two months. The electricity bill can be considerably reduced once the solar energy panels are set up. The initial effort is to establish around 8 kW of power. The solar power project is based on a grid project through which the panchayat will feed electricity generated through its facility to the KSEB grid, and the local body will be able to utilise an equal amount of energy from … [Read more...] about Koovappady panchayat in Ernakulam to shift to solar power

Despite the fact the bloc is wrestling with a crippling energy crisis, the EU has passed legislation putting further curbs on carbon emissions. Having initially failed to pass the European parliament two weeks ago in part thanks to Conservative and Populist politicians voting against the measure, the EU has now managed to push through a further climate crazy clampdown on carbon emissions. Being implemented despite the fact that many nations within the union are experiencing a crippling energy crisis, the move has been described by one MEP as condemning the EU to generations of poverty. Part of the bloc’s “ Fit for 55 ” plan to cut union-wide emissions by 55 per cent, the initially rejected measures passed on Wednesday significantly expand the EU’s regime of carbon trading, something critics claim will result in higher costs for both individuals and businesses. “By passing the Fit for 55 legislation, the European Parliament has condemned the European Union to have no … [Read more...] about EU Passes Carbon Curb Bill that will Result in ‘Poverty for Generations’

Extreme ocean temperatures have led to what scientists believe is the largest ever bleaching of sea sponges in New Zealand . Researchers last month warned the issue could rapidly become widespread after discovering mass bleaching for the first time off the country’s southern coastline. The sponges, which should have been a healthy, velvety brown, had been bleached white and were spotted under the water in Breaksea Sound and Doubtful Sound fjords in Fiordland. At the time, Prof James Bell, a marine ecologist from Victoria University of Wellington, estimated hundreds of thousands of the sponges had been bleached. However investigations at six more sites in Fiordland since then have found millions of sponges have been affected. Recommended World’s largest carbon-sucking factory starts operation in Iceland ‘The climate crisis is a reality’: Africa’s summer of extremes Against the odds: The fight to save sea turtles in Ras Baridi … [Read more...] about Extreme ocean temperatures cause record bleaching of New Zealand sea sponges

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has launched cage fish culture in lakes near its popular golf course on an experimental basis. The project was launched with the support of the Marine Products Export Development Agency (MPEDA) and the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture, Chennai, said a communication from CIAL on Wednesday. Cage aquaculture has several ecological advantages, and research has been taking place in the field over the last few years, the release said. Cage aquaculture is helpful in reducing carbon footprint in fish culture, it added. The CIAL golf course is spread over 130 acres, and there are seven lakes spread over 16 acres. The selection of fingerlings, training for the upkeep of fishes, and checks on diseases will be aided by both MPEDA and the Rajiv Gandhi Centre. Fingerlings from MPEDA’s seed production centre will be sourced, and initially, tilapia, pearl spot, and sea bass will be grown in the cages. CIAL has initiated steps to use its land both … [Read more...] about Cage fish culture launched in CIAL golf course lakes

THE ODOUR pollution detected in Sungai Semenyih on Thursday (June 23) has been traced to a palm oil processing factory. In a statement on Thursday, Selangor Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Hee Loy Sian said investigations by the Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) found that there was an overflow from a sump in the factory into a drain that flowed into Sungai Rinching. ALSO READ: Pollution shuts Sg Semenyih treatment plant for four hours, water supply not affected He said Luas placed four bags of activated carbon near the sump and instructed contractors to extract the pollutants from the drain and sump. This managed to prevent shutdown of the Semenyih Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and any water supply disruption. "It is estimated that the distance between the source of pollution and the Semenyih WTP inlet is 16km. ALSO READ: Odour pollution: Three water treatment plants in Selangor at risk of shut down, says Hee … [Read more...] about Odour pollution in Sg Semenyih traced to palm oil factory

As the weather starts to warm up and the sun starts to shine more frequently, most of us will be throwing open our windows to let some much-needed fresh air circulate through our homes. But open windows allow flies, wasps, and other bugs to come darting inside and cause a nuisance - buzzing around the house as you try to relax. Now experts have issued a guide on how to keep flies out just by using natural plants. No chemicals, no coins, and nothing harmful to anyone, as Yorkshire Live reports . Best of all, it's cheap, quick, and easy, and for just 65p you can naturally banish flies from your home - and the tips have arrived at just the right time. The advice couldn't have come at a better time ( Image: Getty Images/Gallo Images) How do you keep flies out of your home? Let us know in the comments... It turns out, flies don't like basil or mint, and they will be repelled by the pungent herbs, so you could try grabbing a few little plants and putting them on … [Read more...] about Woman shares 65p plant trick to keep flies out of your home in hot weather

Mediation can be a cost-effective means of resolving disputes without going to trial. Parties meet with a professional, neutral mediator to attempt to resolve the claim. Mediators have no authority to make any determination or force a settlement. Their job is to facilitate discussion that may lead to an acceptable resolution. Although most mediations are voluntary, United States courts expect (or formally require) that the parties mediate before they take up courtroom time for trial. There is a small industry of professional mediators (usually retired judges or lawyers) who make their living mediating, often under the auspices of a service provider such as JAMS. Most mediators charge between $5,000 and $50,000 per day. Although there is no shortage of mediators, there is a limited number of those who are truly skilled; they are usually booked several months in advance. The type of mediator you want will depend on the parties, the strength of the case, the issues involved and the … [Read more...] about Legal Expert: Mediation Do’s and Don’ts

Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz has warned that Canadians may need to adjust to permanently higher oil and gas prices. During an interview this week on CBC News Network's Power & Politics , Poloz argued the inflation rate in Canada may fall but oil and gas prices may remain high . "The main thing is all this is is a price increase. If oil prices and energy costs stay roughly where they are today then, of course, over the next 12 months what we would get is a gradual unwinding of that effect in the inflation rate," Poloz said. "That is really important for people to bear in mind. The fact is most of it really is nothing we can control and it will be transitory." Despite his claim that inflation in Canada would decrease, he explained why this may not be true for gas and oil. "We might have to pay more for oil and gas forever," Poloz said, according to the CBC report. "And if that's the case, that's not inflation. It's a higher price that we'll have to pay … [Read more...] about High oil and gas costs may be forever, top banker warns

Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine , a key Ukrainian city Severodonetsk was under ‘massive’ Russian bombardment recently. As per reports, despite fierce resistance from the outgunned Ukrainian military, the Moscow troops have been pummelling eastern Ukraine for weeks and are slowly advancing. With Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces tightening their grip on the strategically important city of Severodonetsk in the Donbas , its twin city of Lysychansk is now coming under heavier bombardment. As per news agency AFP , Moscow is seeking to seize a vast eastern swathe of the country after being pushed back from Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine following their February invasion. Meanwhile, amid the crisis, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday that Ukraine and Russia are a long way from ending the war through negotiations. He further added that Putin wrongly believed he could dictate the terms of peace. Kyiv Russians focus firepower to seize 2 … [Read more...] about Russia-Ukraine live updates | Russians focus firepower to seize 2 villages in east Ukraine

Anju Bobby George, Senior Vice President of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and India’s ever bronze medalist long jumper at the World Championships, said “super shoes” are going to help athletes all over the world break a lot of records. At the ongoing Federation Cup in Kochi, Olympian long jumper M. Sreeshankar set a new national record while long jumper Jeswin Aldrin and Sreeshankar had a brilliant duel. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Anju called the performances by the long jumpers “fantastic” and congratulate them. She was also pleased that Sreeshankar and Aldrin will get a chance to participate in the Athletics World Championships in USA from July 15-24. However, she did put things in perspective and said the new “super shoes” are helping the performances. “Super shoes” are the new spikes featuring carbon fibre plates, which gives more stability to the shoes. These shoes are legal and were also used by athletes during the … [Read more...] about Anju Bobby George Credits ‘Super Shoes’ for Record-breaking Performances by Athletes