Tom Tierney in his 40ac forest on his farm in Ballinafagh, Prosperous, Co Kildare. Photo: Damien Eagers Tom Tierney Today at 03:30 Autumn planting began on September 21 with Orcade winter barley, sown at 210kg/ha. Post-emergence herbicide Firebird was applied at 0.3L/ha at the two-leaf stage. I chose Orcade as an IPM measure as I…

Somalia Environment Minister Bashir Abdi (right) pays a courtesy call to SoDMA Commissioner Mohamud Moalim in Mogadishu after assuming office. Somalia’s newly appointed Environment Minister Major General Bashir Mohamed Abdi has stressed the importance of using clean energy and conservation of the environment. He made the remarks on Sunday when he made an official visit…

In 2024, the Supreme Court’s record on environmental cases reflected the inconsistencies in its historical jurisprudence on the subject. Some decisions broadened the constitutional imagination of environmental rights. For instance, in one case, for the first time in 75 years, the Court held that there exists not only a right to a clean and healthy…

New Delhi: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan underlined the importance of environment conservation and suggested running a campaign to educate people about environmental issues “Today, the Earth is in danger. If the environment continues to deteriorate – the question today is, whether the earth will remain livable for the coming generations. We need to run…

This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. Meet DiCaprio’s Himalayan serpent Scientists discovered a new snake species in the western…

I consider this a seminal judgment for various reasons. Firstly, the Supreme Court was given a tough task here, to decide which worthwhile cause should be given priority over the other: promotion, and more importantly, distribution, of solar power, or the protection of two species of birds critically endangered. The Supreme Court walked that tightrope…

Eco-tourism supports conservation efforts, promotes environmental awareness The Sundarbans, largest mangrove forest in the world. Photo: BSS KHULNA, Jan 24, 2025 (BSS)- Sustainable tourism not only supports conservation efforts and promotes environmental awareness but also creates employment opportunities, facilitates cultural exchange and enhances food security for the local communities. Besides, eco tourism promotes traditional knowledge and practices related…

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Robertson County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. Robertson County will use the funds in partnership with the Greater Nashville Regional Council to identify priority sites for redevelopment. The grant is one of 36 brownfield…

Moore County has received a significant boost in its efforts to breathe new life into derelict landscapes, with a recent infusion of funds earmarked for this express purpose. A $20,000 check from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) was handed over to county officials, intended to aid in the identification and prioritization of…