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Positive news round-up
Ubuntu Thoughts / 5 Min read
September 30, 2022
Callum Berry
Content & Media Manager
Content & Media Manager
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From reports of rising temperatures to increased natural disasters, climate news can sometimes come off as all doom and gloom. So we’ve committed to sharing a weekly update called the ‘Positive News Roundup’ (PNR) that showcases just some of the stories of hope for our planet.
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If you’d like to contribute or have ideas for upcoming articles, get in touch with PNR editor Callum at callum@ubuntustudio.co.uk.
Welcome to this week's edition of Positive News Roundup! From beavers to plastic bag bans, we've got it all.
Plastic prohibited
Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) is set to prohibit plastic bags from being imported from January 2023, as reported by Oman News Agency (ONA). The decision — issued in coordination with the Environment Authority — is part of the country’s overall plans to regulate activities that promote products damaging the environment.
The decision bans companies, institutions and individuals from importing plastic bags into the country, with violators facing fines of OMR1,000 ($2,600), which will be doubled for repeat offenders.
The decision bans companies, institutions and individuals from importing plastic bags into the country, with violators facing fines of OMR1,000 ($2,600), which will be doubled for repeat offenders.
Mammalian multiplication
Once nearing extinction, some of the most well-known mammals including the European bison, brown bear, and elk are thriving once again. By the first half of the 20th century, many species had been reduced to just a fraction of their former numbers due to years of hunting, exploitation, and habitat loss, with some having been wiped out completely.
However over the past 50 years, a number of key populations have seen a dramatic increase. Eurasian badger populations, for example, achieved an average increase of 100%, with otter numbers also tripling.
Leading the way is the Eurasian beaver, which has made the most remarkable recovery. In the first half of the 20th century, there were likely only a few thousand beavers left in Europe, however today they have increased by 167% to around 1.2 million. Power to the beaver!
However over the past 50 years, a number of key populations have seen a dramatic increase. Eurasian badger populations, for example, achieved an average increase of 100%, with otter numbers also tripling.
Leading the way is the Eurasian beaver, which has made the most remarkable recovery. In the first half of the 20th century, there were likely only a few thousand beavers left in Europe, however today they have increased by 167% to around 1.2 million. Power to the beaver!
No ham for Haarlem
Following the lead of their European counterparts, the city of Haarlem is set to ban meat advertisements from 2024.
The Dutch city, with a population of around 160,000, decided upon the ruling after meat was added to a list of products that contribute to the climate crisis. Meat ads will not be permitted on the city’s buses and shelters, nor on any screens in public spaces.
Despite the ruling being fairly popular, it naturally comes with its detractors — largely from the meat sector who think that the municipality is “going too far in telling people what’s best for them.”
Greenpeace research shows that in order for the EU to meet its target of net zero emissions by 2050, meat consumption will need to be reduced to 24 kg per person, per year. The current average in the EU is 82 kg per person per year…so there’s still a way to go yet!
The Dutch city, with a population of around 160,000, decided upon the ruling after meat was added to a list of products that contribute to the climate crisis. Meat ads will not be permitted on the city’s buses and shelters, nor on any screens in public spaces.
Despite the ruling being fairly popular, it naturally comes with its detractors — largely from the meat sector who think that the municipality is “going too far in telling people what’s best for them.”
Greenpeace research shows that in order for the EU to meet its target of net zero emissions by 2050, meat consumption will need to be reduced to 24 kg per person, per year. The current average in the EU is 82 kg per person per year…so there’s still a way to go yet!
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