Posts Tagged ‘Environment’
The flooding of Lake Eyre – Writing exercise A
The flooding of Lake Eyre – exercise A Lake Eyre, (pronounced ‘air), is a lake in the deserts of central Australia that is below sea level and when it fills, is the largest lake in Australia. This the first of two exercises in picking out vocabulary and spelling it correctly. The challenge is to watch…
Read MoreUK hit by ‘record’ floods
Parts of northern England are underwater after massive rainfall and areas of Scotland and Wales are on flood alert.
Read MoreMalaysia’s mini chicken contest – news bulletin
Malaysia hosts a competition for breeders with the best miniature chicken. – News bulletin
Read MoreVolcano watchers back in business
Jan 12 – Russian scientists are reestablishing monitoring stations at volcanoes in the eastern region of Kamchatka after volcano Koryasky starts releasing smoke. The Kamchatka peninsula on the Pacific Ocean is one of the most seismologically active places on the planet. It is home to dozens of volcanoes. Vulcanology fell victim to the financial troubles…
Read MoreJapan’s battery-operated homes
The lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that currently operate mobile phones, cameras and other consumer electronics are now being applied to powering entire homes. Rob Muir reports.
Read MorePedal power Christmas lights
With just over a week before the United Nations climate summit starts, the traditional Christmas tree is lit in central Copenhagen – fuelled by pedal power.
Read MoreRent-A-Reindeer for Christmas – news bulletin
Reindeers are proving to be this year’s must have seasonal accessory with reindeer rental firm, Real Reindeer, reporting a 25 percent increase in bookings this year. Hayley Platt reports
Read MoreWinter comes to U.S. East Coast
Oct 28 – An early winter snowstorm blanketed parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina as temperatures dropped. A Wind Advisory was issued for the Tri-state area, including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut…with gusts predicted to reach 50 miles per hour, especially in coastal areas. Katharine Jackson reports check your answers Home Winter…
Read MoreTimes Square goes traffic-free
Pedestrians in Times Square can lounge in chairs by the neon signs as parts of the area are closed to traffic.
Read MoreThe Welsh farmer praying for rain
One Welsh sheep and cattle farmer found a new stream of income by harnessing the water on his land with a hydroelectric power generator and he’s now advising other land owners how to earn extra income this way. Joanna Partridge reports
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