Local authorities of a town near
to Manchester in the United Kingdom found the crematories overusing energy
without any particular advantage. Therefore, in their opinion, the energy
produced during cremation should be used to warm up the crematories and nearby
chapels.
The German Green Party, interested in the methane produced by feces of cows,
demans Bavarian farmers to pay a special tax from each cow "flop" left by their
animals.
27.02.2008 Cz. Kozioł
Even though the tropical rain forests cover only 3% of Earth's area, they are inhabited by a half of the total number of plants on Earth. 1 hectare of rain forest may be inhabited even by 250 species of trees.
17.02.2008 Cz. Kozioł
Press conference with formal
presentation of the Diplomas to the Laureates of a national edition of the
European Award "Bussiness for Environment" Contest. The ceremony will take place
at the Private Employers' Confederation "Lewiatan" home in Warsaw.
The Kostrzyca FGB is a winner in the national edition of the contest, and a
polish candidate to the European Awards "Bussiness for Environment" in a
category III: Process.
The Project's name: "Comprehensive activities of the Kostrzyca Forest Gene Bank
– a guarantee of sustainable use of stored seed material resources".
http://www.euro-eko-nagrody.pl/laureaci_eu_2007.html
Cz. Kozioł
A gene, regulating the aquirement of carbon dioxide by plants, was discovered. It may enable the genetic experiments increasing the level of absorption of carbon dioxide from atmosphere. The gene influences also the absorption of water by plants.
03.03.2008 M. Pałucka
British police wants to create the DNA database of all the citizens. Government replies, that it wouldn't be practical, and human rights defenders think that it might break civil rights
03.03.2008 M. Pałucka