High country farmers oppose pastoral lease Bill
6 Apr, 2021 03:45 AM
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Otago Daily Times
By: Guy Williams
Proposed reform of the law overseeing South Island high country pastoral leases will not lead to better environmental outcomes, a public hearing has been told.
Northburn Station owner Tom Pinckney told Parliament s environment select committee in Queenstown on Thursday the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill would undermine the sense of ownership that gave leaseholders the ultimate motivation to treat their land well.
If it became law, it would introduce a regulatory approach that would cause friction and a lack of engagement .
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The goal of this paper is to assess the current status and trends of total mercury (THg) contamination of the atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems in Poland. The study shows that the reduced domestic and worldwide atmospheric emission of Hg resulted in decreased THg level in the terrestrial biotope and biosphere. Considering that Poland is one of the main Hg emitters in Europe, the THg concentrations in its abiotic environment are still elevated. However, the THg level in terrestrial organisms is relatively low, which is because a large proportion of Hg deposited on land is accumulated in organic-rich soils. Regarding the THg concentration, consumption of wildlife and livestock from Poland is safe for humans. Nevertheless, the authors indicate the need for effective environmental monitoring, based on selected bioindicators, which is crucial considering the slowing reduction of Hg emission combined with the consequences of the changing climate.
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In recent years, the increased utilisation of low-cost sensors has significantly affected the safety and environmental markets, but instead of replacing reference-grade analysers, low-cost sensors have dramatically expanded the scope and range of applications for gas and particle monitoring equipment; particularly for environmental applications. As a consequence, the number of sensor manufacturers has increased considerably, so in the following article, Arthur Burnley from Alphasense will outline some of the factors that should be considered when choosing a sensor manufacturer.
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A sensor supplier is more than just a cog in a supply chain – it is a business partner, with responsibility for possibly the most important performance characteristics of a product. In many respects, the brand reputation of an instrument manufacturer rests
Millions of gallons of wastewater released from Piney Point will cause ecological damage
Scientists say adding nutrients to Piney Point water could result in bacteria
and last updated 2021-04-05 17:48:53-04
PINEY POINT, Fla. â Millions of gallons of wastewater being released from Piney Point into Tampa Bay could be ecologically damaging.
The water is rich in phosphorus and nitrogen which are nutrients. Scientists say suddenly adding a large amount of nutrients to natural water will result in algae and bacteria growth.
Algae can suffocate fish and as a result, there may be fish kills or red tides associated with this.