Estudo do Projeto EcoShark detectou sertralina, antidepressivo comum, no tecido cerebral de tubarões-martelo criticamente ameaçados na costa do Rio de Janeiro. O achado levanta preocupações sobre o impacto de fármacos no ecossistema marinho e a crise de saneamento no Brasil.
G7 digital ministers struggled to reach consensus on regulating Big Tech and addressing the environmental impact of AI, with the US reportedly refusing to compromise. Meanwhile, tech firms are pitching AI to Pope Francis ahead of his first encyclical.
UK ministers have raised concerns about a £10 billion rescue package for Thames Water, potentially pushing the company towards government control. The proposed creditor-led deal faces scrutiny over customer burden and environmental protections.
UK Environment Secretary has reportedly objected to a £10bn rescue plan for Thames Water, citing undue burden on consumers. The plan involves creditors injecting cash and taking over the company, potentially avoiding fines for sewage leaks. This development pushes the troubled utility closer to public ownership.
A Hong Kong poultry stall tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, leading to disinfection. Shoppers at Sha Tin's Wo Che Market appeared unfazed, with one vendor noting lower foot traffic but no increased public concern.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Grill'd, alleging the burger chain engaged in greenwashing by misrepresenting its 'Tree Day Tuesday' campaign. The ACCC claims Grill'd overstated donations towards tree planting, with only 4% of eligible burger sales resulting in a donation due to restrictive terms.
Alibaba Group Holding has launched its first AI models for robots, the Qwen Robot Suite, developed by Tongyi Lab. This suite aims to enable machines to perceive, reason, and interact with physical environments, marking a significant step into "embodied AI."
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Grill'd, alleging the burger chain engaged in greenwashing by overstating donations for its Tree Day Tuesday campaign. The ACCC claims Grill'd misrepresented that $1 from every Tuesday burger would be donated, when restrictive terms meant only 4% of sales qualified, resulting in only $250,000 donated over three years.
Sweden's parliament has approved new laws allowing residency permits to be revoked for "bad behaviour" and requiring public sector workers to report undocumented individuals. Critics decry the measures as arbitrary and harmful to human rights.
The UK government has objected to a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water, raising concerns it doesn't sufficiently protect consumers or the environment. This move brings the country's largest water company closer to a potential special administration regime, a form of temporary nationalisation, if a viable market-based solution isn't found.
Environmentalists in Brisbane's bayside express concern over continued koala habitat clearing at Ormiston College, highlighting perceived loopholes in national environment laws despite recent reforms. The school's approved development involves clearing 600 trees, with plans to replant habitat trees, but the project was not federally assessed, raising fears of setting a dangerous precedent.
O projeto Ciências no Arvorar, em Agudos (SP), utiliza trilhas e observação de aves para conectar a comunidade à ciência e à conservação ambiental, com parcerias universitárias para tornar pesquisas acessíveis.
Iran has agreed to a 60-day deferral on further negotiations with the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz. During this period, Tehran will not demand payment for passage services. Following this, Iran and Oman plan to jointly offer security, navigation, environmental, and insurance services to commercial vessels, utilizing revenue for economic development.
Albert Yuen Yuk-kin, a former deputy commissioner of operations with the Hong Kong police, has been appointed to lead the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) after a 37-year career. This appointment, along with the director of information services role, went to individuals with police backgrounds as part of civil service reforms.
Chinese police have dismantled a months-long smear campaign targeting e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com. Chengdu Xiaoben Culture Media, hired by an unnamed company, allegedly created fake images and false information to harm the platforms' reputations and operations.
South Korea's media watchdog chief, Kim Jong-cheol, pledged bold regulatory reforms to foster a healthy media environment, focusing on broadcast advertisements and programming. Plans include establishing a media development committee and addressing JTBC's financial issues.
Environmentalists and First Nations groups argue a new SA government agreement with BHP inadequately addresses water extraction from the Great Artesian Basin, citing insufficient consultation and potential long-term damage to mound springs.
Thousands protested in Geneva against the G7 summit, clashing with police, setting a car ablaze, and smashing bank windows. Police used tear gas in response to projectiles.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has raised the seabed by up to 2 meters, exposing coral reefs and seagrass beds, and killing marine life. At least 61 people died and 40 are missing.
Broughton Sanctuary estate in North Yorkshire is undergoing a major rewilding transformation with funding from Rebalance Earth. The project aims to restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, and generate economic returns through nature credits.
An earthquake in the Philippines has caused coastal uplift, raising the seabed by up to two meters and exposing marine life. The phenomenon, reported by locals, has extended shorelines and affected areas near the Cotabato Trench.
Hong Kong's economy is recovering, leading to a steady increase in foreign domestic helpers, nearing the 2019 peak. Most helpers are women from the Philippines and Indonesia, crucial for childcare and eldercare, a trend expected to continue due to an aging population and economic incentives for local families.
Australia faces a political disconnect on climate change, with rising denialism despite scientific evidence and affordable solutions. While renewable energy adoption surges, political discourse struggles to address the crisis's impacts and the government's commitments.
Around 200 protesters in Albania tore down fences at a luxury development site on Saturday, protesting against construction on confiscated land and in environmentally sensitive areas. Villagers from Rrjoll demanded compensation for seized land, with some scuffles reported with law enforcement.
