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Growth in illegal sand mining threatens weak lakes and rivers Environmental researchers have warned that post-pandemic growth in infrastructure spending is causing illegal sand mining to damage some of the world’s most vulnerable lakes and rivers. Sand, mixed with cement to make concrete, is the most widely consumed material on Earth, apart from water. In countries like this there is a small threat of the virus as well China sparks renewed construction activity. They fear that gangs of crimin...

Gossip: Mourinho sacked over exodus ‘fears’ as suitor emerges Date published: Wednesday 21st April 2021 7:51 - Matthew Stead Daniel Levy stuck with Jose Mourinho for as long as he could, but the risk of disillusioned Spurs players leaving en masse forced his hand.   Much like seemingly every other team, Tottenham were apparently bullied into joining ‘the group developing proposals for a European Super League’. They had no choice but to help threaten the very foundation...

collaboration Freshwater fish are under threat, with as many as a third of global populations in danger of extinction, according to an assessment. Populations of migratory freshwater fish have plummeted by 76 per cent since 1970, and large fish — those weighing more than 30 kilograms — have been all but wiped out in most rivers. The global population of megafish is down by 94 per cent, and 16 freshwater fish species were declared extinct last year. Get top stories in your inbox. Our award-...

Joy at ‘gutless’ Arsenal ‘shows how the mighty have fallen’ Date published: Wednesday 24th February 2021 9:37 - Will Ford Keep your mails coming to theeditor@football365.com. Approving the Arsenal garbage I just read Dale May’s email in total amazement!  I actually had the misfortune of watching the dirge that was Arsenal v Man City, and cannot quite believe anyone, Gooner or not, could’ve “liked” the Arsenal performance.  I was so bored I cannot quite remembe...

BBC News By Helen Briggs image captionHealthy rivers are essential for fish to thrive A report has warned of a "catastrophic" decline in freshwater fish, with nearly a third threatened by extinction. Conservation groups said 80 species were known to have gone extinct, 16 in the last year alone. Millions of people rely on freshwater fish for food and as a source of income through angling and the pet trade. But numbers have plummeted due to pressures including pollution, unsustainable fishing, a...

Numerous freshwater fish species face extinction due to declining habitat Governments around the globe are urged to support the freshwater fish species emergency recovery plan crafted by a global scientific team. February 23, 2021 07:49 GMT A new report revealed that almost a third of fish species living in lakes and rivers around the globe are facing extinction as habitats experience a "catastrophic decline." Researchers also revealed that there are already around 80 species of freshwater fish...

World’s Forgotten Fishes report lists pollution, overfishing and climate change as dangers

Feb 23, 2021 12:33 AM EST They have survived for hundreds of millions of years. Still, according to a recent study reported, many of the worlds freshwater megafauna, including sumo-sized stingrays, gigantic catfish, and other freshwater fishes, may soon be on the verge of extinction. A report warned of a "catastrophic" collapse in freshwater fish population, with about a third of them threatened with extinction. Conservation organizations said that 80 animals, 16 in the last year alone, were be...

Man Utd duo are just right-footed Robbens without skill… Date published: Monday 18th January 2021 2:26 - Joe Williams Keep your mails coming to  theeditor@football365.com. Martial and Rashford: Right-foot Robbens without the skill This is my first mail in 4 years since Rooney was finally shipped out of United, if you could facilitate my return to the mailbox that would be fantastic and appreciated. I’ll start with a positive – Thiago was beautiful to watch yesterday. It r...