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Time to plug gaps in the global glacier monitoring network
Monitoring of glaciers and ice caps in Central Asia, the Tropics and in the Polar Regions needs to be urgently stepped up, scientists and the United Nations said. There is mounting evidence that climate change is triggering a shrinking and thinning of many glaciers world-wide which may eventually put at risk water supplies for hundreds of millions of people. But experts are warning that data gaps exist in some vulnerable parts of the globe undermining the ability to provide precise early warning for countries and populations at risk.
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UK environment minister calls for views on managing airport noise
Views on how noise from airports can be managed effectively were called for by Environment Minister Jonathan Shaw. He made the call as Defra publishes draft guidance for comment that will be used to develop action plans to address noise from airports. In line with the Environmental Noise Directive, airport operators must draft action plans that outline the measures they will take to manage and, where appropriate, reduce the level of environmental noise around airports.
Environment Minister, Jonathan Shaw said:
“Balancing the increased demand for air travel with the desire ... |
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