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Yahoo
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- Yahoo
Warning issued as SEPA hunt for cause of 150 dead fish in river
SEPA is hunting for the source of pollution that has killed around 150 fish in Cumbernauld. The environmental protection body is currently on site at Luggie Water, where locals reported the shocking scenes. The Clyde River Foundation announced that SEPA were on site following the incident, which is believed to have happened around Tuesday, July 29. They shared the news on social media, saying: "We were made aware by SEPA this morning that it is investigating a kill of approximately 150 fish in the Luggie Water in Cumbernauld yesterday (see map below). "If you are near the Luggie Water between Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch today, please be vigilant." READ MORE: Drowning child rescued from Cumbernauld's Luggie Water READ MORE: Scottish Water advice to locals after 'flood' closed road READ MORE: Developer wants to cut down more trees for housing - and people aren't happy Locals were quick to share their dismay at the news, one said: " I was walking dogs at the Luggie across at Greenfaulds and saw it and grabbed the dogs and marched them away to another walk." Another fumed: "This is happening far too often in the Luggie. We need action to stop it." A third said: "Hope there will be plans to restock the fish that have been lost." A spokesperson for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said: 'SEPA are currently investigating a report of dead fish in the Luggie Water in Cumbernauld. Our colleagues are on site trying to determine the cause of the fish deaths and identify the source of pollution. 'We will be able to give an update once the initial investigations have been completed. 'We would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the public who reported this to us and to encourage anyone who spots signs of a potential pollution incident to contact SEPA immediately via the Pollution Hotline 0800 80 70 60 or by submitting a form online."
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Ethiopia Launches 700-Million Tree Challenge For Greener Future
In a powerful show of hope and environmental ambition, Ethiopia launched a massive national campaign this week to plant 700 million trees in a single day. The bold reforestation effort is in service of the country's vision of a greener, more sustainable future. The project, called Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative, has been personally championed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. He took to social media this week encouraging citizens across the country to dig in (literally). And they did. Photos online show residents grabbing shovels and seedlings, ready to contribute to the nationwide push. 'This is more than just tree planting,' Abiy said in a statement. 'It is a call to action for every citizen, young and old, urban and rural, to take part in restoring our environment, protecting our water sources, improving livelihoods, and securing a sustainable future for generations to come.' Forest cover in Ethiopia has dramatically declined over the past century, contributing to soil erosion, food insecurity, and the effects of climate change. Planting trees, organizers say, is one of the most direct and accessible ways to restore ecosystems and boost resilience. (MORE: Can Planting Trees Cause More Rainfall?) Government officials told the Associated Press that more than 40 billion tree seedlings have been planted since the initiative launched in 2019, transforming landscapes and sparking global attention. The ultimate goal is 50 billion trees by next year. With tools in hand and optimism in the air, Ethiopia is proving that even the most ambitious goals can take root when communities come together. lead editor Jenn Jordan explores how weather and climate weave through our daily lives, shape our routines and leave lasting impacts on our communities.
