Latest news with #Gore
RNZ News
11 hours ago
- RNZ News
Gore's brown trout statue defaced overnight amid drinking water crisis
Gore's iconic brown trout statue and welcome sign were defaced overnight. Photo: GREENPEACE AOTEAROA / SUPPLIED Gore's iconic brown trout statue and welcome sign have been defaced, with Greenpeace claiming responsibility. In a press release, Greenpeace Aotearoa said it was highlighting the town's drinking water crisis . Last Friday, local residents were issued a do not drink notice after high levels of nitrates were found in the water supply. The notice was lifted on Monday evening. Greenpeace Aotearoa said the dairy industry had "wrecked" Gore's drinking water and it was unacceptable the community was unable to drink the water coming out of their taps. But Federated Farmers called for Greenpeace to be stripped of its charitable status, and said the vandalism was a "shameless attempt to divide the rural community and spread anti-farm propaganda". "Greenpeace need to be held accountable for their repeated illegal activity," Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick said. "I think it's a total abuse of charitable status. "How can they be recognised as a charity when they're breaking all kinds of laws trespassing on private property, vandalising public property, and intimidating the community." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
14 hours ago
- Health
- Scoop
Gore's Iconic Brown Trout Statue Latest Victim Of Township's Drinking Water Crisis
Gore's brown trout statue has become the latest victim of dairy industry pollution. On Tuesday night, the iconic statue was given cartoon-style crosses for eyes - Greenpeace Aotearoa's way of spotlighting the town's drinking water crisis and the role of dairy pollution in poisoning it. Greenpeace has also rebranded the 'Welcome to Gore' sign, which now reads 'Welcome to Gore - where dirty dairy wrecked the water'. Last Friday, residents of Gore were issued a do-not-drink notice after their town water supply exceeded 11.3 mg/L of nitrate, which is the legal limit set in the 1950s to avoid blue baby syndrome. While this notice has since been lifted, Greenpeace warns that it is only a matter of time before this happens again. Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says "The dirty dairy industry has wrecked Gore's drinking water, putting people's health at risk due to nitrate contamination. It is unacceptable that this community is increasingly unable to drink the water coming out of their kitchen taps. Gore's giant brown trout statue is now a beacon of the industry's pollution of drinking water." A growing body of scientific evidence has linked several health risks with long term exposure to nitrate at levels below the current legal limits. Long-term exposure to nitrate in drinking water at levels as low as 1 mg/L has been linked to an increased risk of bowel cancer, and this risk increases with higher levels of nitrate. At levels of nitrate above 5 mg/L, the New Zealand College of Midwives advises pregnant people to consider an alternative source of drinking water, because of an increased risk of preterm birth. Appelbe says, " Two years ago, we offered free nitrate tests to Gore residents, and found that 45% of the samples we tested from the town supply were above 4 mg/L of nitrate. Since then, levels of nitrate contamination have more than doubled, to above 10 mg/L. "This problem isn't going to go away simply by diluting the water - for many rural communities, nitrate contamination will get worse unless action is taken to address the source of the pollution: the intensive dairy industry, led by Fonterra. "There are too many cows and the industry is using too much synthetic nitrogen fertiliser. Nitrate contamination across the country is increasing as a result, particularly in rural areas. "We need regional councils and the Government to take action now. But instead of protecting people's drinking water, Luxon's Government is attempting to weaken freshwater protections. They've proposed removing the cap on synthetic nitrogen fertiliser, which will enable dairy expansion. That means more cows, more fertiliser, and ultimately more contaminated drinking water." Greenpeace is calling on the Government to scrap its proposed changes to the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management and the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater, which are currently going through consultation. The organisation says that these changes will make freshwater pollution worse, impacting lakes, rivers, and drinking water across the country.
Newsweek
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Predicted to Land 'Perfect Match' All-Star Ace After Tanner Houck Setback
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox suffered a tough loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, but they have reason for optimism headed into the trade deadline. The team rattled off an impressive win streak before hitting the All-Star break, then took a game from the juggernaut Chicago Cubs. Most recently, the Phillies needed extra innings and a catcher's interference fluke to defeat them, as starter Walker Buehler enjoyed an encouraging return to form. Now the Red Sox face a final chance to bolster their roster and prove that jettisoning Rafael Devers was indeed some addition by subtraction. And after starter Tanner Houck suffered an injury setback that could keep him out of the rotation for the rest of the year, it seems their biggest area of need will be a frontline ace, even if Buehler bounces back. "Whereas their offense has kept humming along even after the trade of Rafael Devers in June, the starting rotation just keeps getting thinner underneath staff ace Garrett Crochet," Zachary Rymer wrote for Bleacher Report. "Kutter Crawford and Hunter Dobbins are already done for the year, and the same may be true of Tanner Houck after his latest setback." ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 29: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Washington Nationals throws some warm up pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 29: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Washington Nationals throws some warm up pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) More Kirkland/Getty And with the need clear, Rymer predicted the Red Sox would fill it by swinging a trade for Washington Nationals All-Star Mackenzie Gore. "As Gore is only 26 and controlled through 2027, the Nats might as well listen and see if anyone offers a boatload of talent that could help get their years-long rebuild back on the right track," Rymer added. "And if any team should indulge them, it's the Red Sox. ... To this end, Gore is a perfect match on paper." In his fourth big-league season, Gore has a 3.49 ERA and 140 strikeouts across 20 starts, making him perhaps the most intriguing starter held by any likely trade deadline seller. Virtually every contending team would be interested in reinforcing their rotation with Gore, so the Red Sox would likely need to part with at least one highly ranked prospect to get him. But with plenty of those on hand and a clear chance at a deep playoff run ahead, the Red Sox could very well be the trade landing spot for one of the National League's best pitchers. More MLB: Dodgers Trade Deadline Rumors Heating Up Amid Losing Stretch
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
Gore water now safe to drink
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Gore District Council has lifted the do not drink notice on the township's water supply following a third day of testing beneath the national limit. The municipal water supply has been off limits since Friday after a monthly sample breached the drinking water standards on Friday. Spokesperson Jason Domigan says levels in one well are still higher than normal, and the council would work with Environment Southland and water regulator Taumata Arowai to find out where the spike is coming from. Elevated nitrate levels pose a particular risk to pregnant women and formula-fed babies, but even relatively low levels have been linked to bowel cancer in some international research. The council says if people are unsure if their tap water is ready to drink, if they've already used the taps for showers, baths or toilets it was likely good to go. "Otherwise, just run the tap for a few minutes before drinking or brushing your teeth." A water tanker would remain at Eccles Street Playground for the next few days for anyone who wanted to access water there.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Padres jump on Nationals early, cruise to series-clinching victory
WASHINGTON – There would be no regrets on Sunday. The San Diego Padres scored five runs in the first inning, added on in both the second and third and then settled into an 8-1 rout of the Washington Nationals that completed a series win. That was the Padres' response to knowing they had blown it the night before. They had played well but hit poorly in a 4-2 loss on Saturday, a season-long theme they emerged from the All-Star break focused on changing. Failure to come through in prime scoring opportunities, they know, can end up being the difference between making the postseason and a long winter. On Friday afternoon, fresh from a quick trip to his home in Aruba, Xander Bogaerts was talking about the Padres' abundance of games decided by one or two runs. He said: "The close ones you lose, those are the ones in the end, if you lose by a game or two, you're like, '(Expletive).' You know?" Bogaerts and several other players do. They lost 42 games by two or fewer runs in 2023 and ultimately fell two game shy of the postseason. Bogaerts' grand slam in the first inning got the Padres on their way Sunday, as they sent nine batters to the plate and made Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore throw 37 pitches. Another run in the second on a two-out walk by Manny Machado, single by Bogaerts and single by Gavin Sheets made it 6-0, as Gore threw 31 more pitches. Jackson Rutledge was warming up as the third inning began. Cronenworth's second double of the game greeted Gore, and Elias Díaz's two-run homer made it 8-0 and ended Gore's day. Rutledge, whose 6.80 ERA was second-worst among 170 qualifying relievers this season, ended up throwing 3 2/3 scoreless innings. The Nationals' lone run came on San Diego native Riley Adams' fifth-inning home run off Nick Pivetta, who tied a career high with his 10th victory over the season. Pivetta (10-2, 2.81) spread three hits and a walk over six innings in his team-leading 12th quality start of the season. The Padres entered the game having not scored more than six runs in a game since June 14. They scored seven on Friday, including five in the ninth inning, before losing Saturday. The loss in the series' middle game was their 36th time scoring two or fewer runs in a game, sixth most in the major leagues but three more than any other team with a winning record. They are 11-25 in such games, which has the double-edged distinction of being the second-best record in the major leagues when scoring one or two runs in a game but also 14 games under .500. Saturday's loss was also their 21st by two or fewer runs. Their 34-21 record in games decided by such a slim margin is third-best in the majors. But the fact that more than 60% of their victories have required their bullpen to protect such slim margins is considered unsustainable. They made sure that was not an issue Sunday. Bogaerts' grand slam, the Padres' of the series and second of the season, followed walks by Fernando Tatis Jr. and Machado sandwiched around a single by Luis Arraez to start the game. It was the Padres' first five-run first inning since May 10 in Colorado and their five-run inning of the series. They had scored that many runs in an inning once in their previous 42 games entering this weekend after doing so five times in their first 54 games. ____ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
