Daily Monitor
Thursday April 01 2021
The issue: Climate change
Our view: Climate change is now among the growing causes of internal displacement as people move from areas where environmental resources have been depleted or where the climatic conditions are too harsh, increasing pressure onurban centres and other areas in search of a livelihood.
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According to the recently released 2018-2019 Nema report titled the National State of the Environment Report, the country’s wetland coverage is fast declining and is set to be depleted in the next 25 years. The environmental watchdog says, we are losing at least 791 square kilometres, probably the size of several villages’ worth of wetlands each year. This is alarming news.
The dialogue on the integration of environmental issues in development challenges has been rescheduled for April 1 Economic governance Wednesday, 31 March 2021 18:39
(Togo First) - Initially scheduled for March 11-12, the dialogue on the integration of environmental issues in development challenges will finally take place on April 1 and 2, 2021.
Organized by the National Agency for Environmental Management (ANGE), the event will be sponsored by Togo’s Prime Minister, Victoire Tomegah-Dogbe. It will be held in Lomé.
Placed under the tutelage of the ministry of environment and forest resources (MERH), the ANGE helps citizens protect the environment.
During the dialogue, the place of this entity will be discussed, concerning Togo’s efforts to secure funds for major projects.
Small changes made with gene editing cause severe deformities in plants
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New study points to unintended effects of gene editing in plants and potential negative effects on ecosystems
Gene editing causes drastic unwanted effects in gene-edited plants including severe deformities, a new scientific publication in the journal Environmental Sciences Europe shows. This is the case even when the changes are intended by the gene editor to be small tweaks to existing genes rather than, for example, the introduction of new genetic material.
More broadly, the study provides an overview of the negative effects on ecosystems that can result from the release of gene-edited plants. These unintended effects result from the intended changes induced by genome editing, which can affect various metabolic processes in the plants.
Road closures extended in Greenbrier Ramsey Prong Bridge is in need of replacement, but supply delays are extending the project’s timeline. NPS photo
A delay in supplies for the Ramsey Prong Bridge replacement project is causing an extended closure for Ramsey Prong Road and Greenbrier Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The roads closed in January and were expected to reopen March 26. However, there has been a delay in the availability of steel beams needed to complete the project. The closure pertains to pedestrians as well as to motorists.
“With the spring wildflower season upon us, we understand that many people will be disappointed in this delayed opening,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “For the safety of pedestrians and efficiency of operations, we cannot allow visitors to walk through the construction zone to access the popular trails in this area. The crews are working hard to have the site reopened in time for people to still enjo