Ir al contenido principal

This week's environmental news: environmental highlights

The environment is a very important and topical issue, affecting all living things and the planet. There is a lot of environmental news happening every week, related to climate change, biodiversity, pollution, energy, water, etc. Here I share with you some of the most relevant environmental news this week:






- Ideam forecasts more rain this week: The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies, Ideam, predicted that rainfall will continue in much of the Colombian territory, due to the influence of the second rainy season and the presence of tropical waves. Ideam recommended to be alert for possible flash floods, landslides, floods and thunderstorms.




- Fernández-Pacheco assures that 40% of environmental authorisations will be resolved in five months with the administrative simplification: The Andalusian Minister of Sustainability, Juanma Moreno, affirmed that his department is the one that reduces the most bureaucracy, with 135 modifications, and defended that this is done while maintaining the "strict controls" to preserve the environment. According to the minister, administrative simplification will speed up environmental procedures and promote investment and employment.




- Environmental promoters were trained for a week, so that they are able to carry out the work of raising awareness among citizens: Around 300 volunteers collected organic and inorganic waste during the parade performed by the groups that participated in the native dance competition in Puno, Peru. The environmental promoters were trained for a week by the Provincial Municipality of Puno, so that they are able to carry out the work of raising awareness among citizens about the importance of caring for the environment.




These are some of this week's environmental news, but there are many more. If you want to know more, you can visit the links I have provided. 




Sources:


Valladares, E. (2024, February 7). Ideam forecasts more rain this week. Occidente newspaper. https://occidente.co/secciones/medio-ambiente/ideam-preve-mas-lluvias-esta-semana/.



C., O. A. A. (2024, February 4). Environmental promoters were trained for a week, so that they are able to carry out the work of raising awareness among citizens. Radio Onda Azul; Radio Onda Azul A.C. https://radioondaazul.com/promotores-ambientales-fueron-capacitados-por-una-semana-para-que-esten-aptos-y-realicen-el-trabajo-de-concientizacion-a-la-ciudadania/.


Espectador, E. . Environmental news in Colombia today. Elespectador.com. Retrieved February 6, 2024, from https://www.elespectador.com/ambiente/.


Word: news, environmental, this week, environment, climate change, biodiversity, pollution, energy, water, paleontology, tax, carbon, IMF, promoters, environmental, Puno.

Etiquetas:
Ubicación: RW4R+X9 Líbano, Tolima, Colombia

Comentarios

Publicar un comentario

por favor comportarse y expresarse de manera coherente.

Entradas más populares de este blog

Tips for a safe campfire: how to enjoy and take care of yourself in the heat

Hi, making a safe campfire is important to avoid accidents, fires and damage to the environment. Here are some tips you can follow: - Choose a suitable campfire site that has shade, ventilation and access to clean water. Avoid areas at risk of fire, flooding or pests. Respect the rules of the campsite and make sure that campfires are allowed. - Prepare a safety kit, including a fire extinguisher, shovel, blanket, first aid kit and telephone. Keep it near the campfire and check that it works properly. Learn how to use it in an emergency. - Create a ring of rocks around the campfire to act as a barrier and support. The rocks should be dry and clean, free of cracks and moisture. The ring should be at least 30 cm high and 15 cm wide. Leave a space for getting in and out of the campfire. - Collect firewood for the campfire, which should be dry, cut and unpainted. Use three types of firewood: tinder (small, easy-to-light materials such as paper, cardboard or cotton), fine firewood (thin, dry...
Publicar un comentario
Leer más

What is the carbon footprint and how can it be measured and reduced?

The carbon footprint is an environmental indicator that measures the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) that are emitted into the atmosphere by human activity, whether from an individual, an organisation, an event or a product¹. These gases contribute to global warming and climate change, so it is important to reduce or offset the carbon footprint to protect the environment.   The carbon footprint can be measured according to different international standards, such as the GHG Protocol², ISO 14064-1³, PAS 2050 or ISO/TS 14067. These standards make it possible to calculate the direct and indirect GHG emissions associated with an activity, a product or a service, and to express them in tonnes or kilos of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).   Different tools and applications are available to estimate the carbon footprint of an individual or an organisation, as well as to offer advice and solutions to reduce or offset it. For example, you can choose to use renewable energies, public tr...
Publicar un comentario
Leer más