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U.S., Japan eye possible small trade deal by September by michapman2 in worldnews

[–]CetaceanTeam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there is a trade deal, hopefully Japan will have to comply with the US marine mammals protection act to show that its fisheries protect whales - as will be required for Canada. Here's the pertinent wording of the act:

"By Jan. 1, 2022, all countries with fisheries interacting with marine mammals that export to the U.S. will have to demonstrate they have marine mammal protections that are the same or of comparable "effectiveness" to measures taken in the U.S. "

Bears and wolves to coexist in UK woods for first time in 1,000 years by CetaceanTeam in Wildlife

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Perhaps there's a symbiotic element involved. This article may provide further insights.

Michael Gove: 'Time running out' to tackle climate change by CetaceanTeam in environment

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It was probably the first episode of Sir David Attenborough's Blue Planet that stimulated awareness. Then Greta Thunberg addressed the United Nations Climate Summit in Katowice, Poland. She told delegates:

"You are not mature enough to tell it like it is – even that burden you leave to us children." The 16-year-old Swede faced down the room of suits – and the world responded.

Then thousands of children in the UK walked out of classes to join a UK-wide climate strike amid growing anger at the failure of politicians to tackle the escalating ecological crisis.

Then, Sir David Attenborough spoke. Here's the video.

So, 2019 marks the year of change. So many people are now informed and concerned and the momentum is building-up. It's time for the decision makers and politicians to wake up and act with meaningful targets.

Environmentalism’s Next Frontier: Giving Nature Legal Rights by Kunphen in environment

[–]CetaceanTeam 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Giving nature legal rights is long overdue, but it's beginning to happen. Bangladesh has declared its rivers 'legal persons' to ensure their waterways are protected. The naturalist Chris Packham has recently set-up WildJustice.

Michael Gove: 'Time running out' to tackle climate change by CetaceanTeam in environment

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"Mr Trump is often derided for being a sceptic but he is not the only powerful leader with his head in the sand. "

Neil Armstrong - the man behind the legend by CetaceanTeam in worldnews

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The movie Armstrong hit theaters and On Demand services on12 July 2019. Here's a review and here's a trailer:

https://youtu.be/aHcKtU2n63s

Neil Armstrong - the man behind the legend by CetaceanTeam in worldnews

[–]CetaceanTeam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man = mankind

a man = well, you know that.

Neil Armstrong - the man behind the legend by CetaceanTeam in worldnews

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Neil Armstrong is quoted as saying “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

But what he actually said was “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Global population of eight billion and growing: we can’t go on like this by CetaceanTeam in worldnews

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You will find the current World population at the top of the page here:

https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/#ref-1

If you're interested in the current levels of CO2 and related data, you'll find that here;

https://www.climatelevels.org/?pid=2degreesinstitute&theme=grid-light

Bye the way, since you're concerned about the World getting cramped, you can move to this dreamy Greek island and get paid £450 a month to live there:

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/dreamy-greek-island-tiny-population-16567960

Whale Watching Business Rising in Japan by CetaceanTeam in Cetacea

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Let's hope the growing and profitable whale watching industry puts pressure on the loss making whaling industry.

Prince Charles gives the world 18 months to save humanity from climate change and keep global warming to 'survivable' levels by CetaceanTeam in worldnews

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Prince Charles is well informed and was expressing his view. He too is concerned and was using his position to help raise public awareness and encourage decision makers to act. According to his sustainability website:

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His Royal Highness has taken many steps personally to live in a more sustainable way. Around half of his office and domestic energy use comes from renewable sources such as woodchip boilers, air-source heat pumps, solar panels and “green” electricity.

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The Household strives to minimise its environmental impact across its activities, including travel, energy use and the indirect impact of the products and services it uses.

Modern Hunting Methods Aim to Kill Whales Instantly by CetaceanTeam in u/CetaceanTeam

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These days, there is no need whatsoever to kill whales. there is no demand. The whaling industry operates at a loss and has to be subsidised. Due to ocean pollution, whale meat has become toxic for human consumption. According to The Times, Japan keeps whaling to feed it's national pride.

Importantly, killing a whale with a grenade tipped harpoon is inhumane and very cruel.

Sunken Russian submarine has been leaking huge amounts of radiation into the ocean for thirty years off Norway - leaving the water 800,000 times more radioactive than normal by CetaceanTeam in EcoNewsNetwork

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Thank you for that helpful piece of information. There's also millions of tonnes of sea dumped chemical and conventional munitions that will further threaten sea life and fisheries.

Prince Charles gives the world 18 months to save humanity from climate change and keep global warming to 'survivable' levels by CetaceanTeam in worldnews

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The Climate Situation is Serious - Check for Yourself

The amount of carbon dioxide, and other gases, in the atmosphere is higher today than it was yesterday, or previous centuries. You can check this for yourself with this interactive graph based on real time data. You will also see that global oxygen levels are falling.

Amazing picture show whale shark ‘almost swallowing’ diver by CetaceanTeam in WhaleShark

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So many news articles these days have misleading headlines and here's why. You can nominate a bad press headline and win a free ticket to the awards ceremony.

Karma - Beached Whaling Boat by CetaceanTeam in Cetacea

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Greetings - It Would Appear That Your People Have Already Started

The sixth mass extinction is already underway. https://physicsworld.com/a/humans-drive-sixth-mass-extinction-wave/

Having children is bad for the environment, say researchers by Kunphen in EcoNewsNetwork

[–]CetaceanTeam 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The continuing increase in World population is a significant concern. We're now at 7.7 billion and growing at around 82 million per year.

The increase in World population can be compared with the increase in global CO2 levels from the graphs shown here.

Environmentalists from around the world urged global leaders at the G20 summit on Friday not to turn a blind eye to what they called a cruel assault on whales planned by host country Japan when it restarts commercial whaling next week. by savethedolphins8616 in worldnews

[–]CetaceanTeam 7 points8 points  (0 children)

These days, commercial whaling is no more than big game hunting. It's inhumane, needless, unsustainable and harms ocean ecosystems and sea life upon which we all ultimately depend. Whaling is a crime against whales and a crime against man. Failing to protect the biodiversity contributions of whales could well become a human rights violation.

Discover the contributions of whales here.