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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protests planned as FWC further considers implementing a black bear hunt this year
Next week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will be discussing how - and if - it should reimplement a black bear hunt this year. FWC released an initial proposal on how to carry one out last month, which would allow for up to 187 bear kills in December. If allowed, it would be the first time a bear hunt has been allowed in Florida in ten years. As a result, bear activists across the state are planning to protest in across the state this weekend, including in Jacksonville. The proposal is sparking a huge debate among locals, considering there were recently two black bear sightings in our area, and a deadly bear attack in Collier County. In the previous hunt held in 2015, hunters were given a limit of 320 bears total. However, the hunt had to be stopped because hunters killed 304 bears in just two days. This year, the proposal is for a three-week hunt where hunters would only be allowed to hunt in designated Bear Hunting Zones. Permits will also be awarded through a lottery system, rather than being sold without restriction like they were in 2015. FWC started discussing bringing back a bear hunt in December 2024, well before the state's first-ever deadly bear attack earlier this month that killed an 89-year-old. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Supporters say a hunt could help better manage bear populations in residential areas. They also point to a voter-approved ballot measure in November that enshrined hunting and fishing rights in the state Constitution. 'It's bad for the state's image," said Adam Sugalski, executive director of the nonprofit One Protest. The protests this weekend are part of his nonprofit's Bear Defenders campaign. He says bear hunting in Florida is not necessary. 'People aren't really eating bears, we don't need fur rugs -It's trophy hunting. And bears are highly intelligent animals, some studies even place them as almost smart as great apes,' said Sugalski. 'And they're already having enough problems with overdevelopment in Florida." Next week's meeting will go over the proposed rules before a final vote is expected to be held in August. The Jacksonville protest this weekend will be held on Park Street in Riverside on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. St. Augustine will have a separate one at the same time on Cathedral Place. For information, locations, and times for each protest, click here. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists issue urgent warning after alarming collapse of bird populations across the US: 'We have a full-on emergency'
A report from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology shows that bird populations across every U.S. habitat are plummeting, with 229 species in urgent need of help. And the impacts go far beyond bird-watching, pointing to deeper risks for ecosystems, economies, and human health. The 2025 State of the Birds report, released in March by a coalition led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and detailed in a university release on found that bird populations continue to decline. More than one-third of bird species are considered of high or moderate conservation concern, and 112 species are labeled "Tipping Point" birds, meaning they've lost more than half of their populations in the last 50 years. Birds such as Allen's hummingbird and the salt marsh sparrow are barely hanging on. Duck populations, a rare bright spot in past reports, are also beginning to decline. "Birds tell us that we have a full-on emergency across all habitats," said Marshall Johnson of the National Audubon Society. The data builds on the 2019 finding that North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970. Those losses aren't slowing down, and experts say the reasons are clear: habitat destruction, pollution, and extreme weather. Birds pollinate plants, spread seeds, and eat pests. Their decline points to deeper environmental issues that also threaten human health and well-being. "When we see declines like those outlined in the report, we need to remember that if conditions are not healthy for birds, they're unlikely to be healthy for us," said Amanda Rodewald from Cornell's Center for Avian Population Studies, per There's also an economic impact. According to the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, birding supports 1.4 million jobs and generates $279 billion annually. That's a huge loss if birds — and the people who travel to see them — disappear. And mental health research published in Scientific Reports shows that hearing or seeing birds can help lower anxiety and depression symptoms, especially in urban environments. Do you worry about air pollution in and around your home? Yes — always Yes — often Yes — sometimes No — never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Conservation efforts work if they're well funded and wide reaching. The State of the Birds report outlines successful strategies such as wetland restoration, forest renewal, seabird translocation, and coastal habitat protection, all of which have helped some species recover. Private land programs such as Audubon Conservation Ranching and Ducks Unlimited's wetland partnerships show how farmers, hunters, scientists, and communities can work together to rebuild habitats. One of the most effective things you can do is create a bird-friendly home and yard. That includes turning off outdoor lights during migration season, planting native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Apps such as Merlin Bird ID and eBird also help scientists track populations and can make birding more fun and accessible. "Birds unite us across the hemisphere and across the political spectrum — there should be no hesitation as we move to protect them today and in the future," said Johnson. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hunting acquires Organic Oil Recovery tech for $17.5m
Hunting, a UK-based energy services provider, has announced the acquisition of Organic Oil Recovery (OOR) technology from its original shareholders for $17.5m (£13.55m). This strategic move grants Hunting the global rights to the OOR technology, positioning the company to accelerate commercialisation efforts across North America and worldwide. The acquisition includes more than 25 discrete patents, the rights to distribute the technology, and a laboratory in California, US. The deal also involves a 15% royalty payment to the sellers on revenue earned over the next 15 years after the completion of the acquisition. OOR is an advanced oil recovery technology that enhances the extraction of oil reserves from a well. The technology helps extend the life of producing fields and maximise economic returns. It is designed to be a cost-efficient solution that reduces capital expenditure and is easy to implement. Additionally, OOR improves production efficiency by lowering the water cut during late-stage extraction and reducing hydrogen sulphide levels in the production offtake. Field trials of the technology are currently in progress with several exploration and production companies across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Hunting chief executive Jim Johnson said: 'Following the acquisition of this exciting business, Hunting now has the ability to deploy this remarkable technology globally. The technology is currently being evaluated by many blue-chip customers, with the benefits to the operator clear. 'For Hunting, the business will be margin accretive and strongly position the company to reach its Hunting 2030 Strategy targets in the medium term as commercialisation accelerates.' Hunting is also planning to establish a new laboratory in the United Arab Emirates to service clients in the eastern Hemisphere, with the aim of reducing sample lead time and overall analysis time due to closer proximity to customers. In August last year, Hunting secured up to $60m of orders from operators in the UK North Sea. "Hunting acquires Organic Oil Recovery tech for $17.5m" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Trade Arabia
09-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Hunting buys OOR technology; plans to set up lab in UAE
Hunting, a global precision engineering group, has acquired the Organic Oil Recovery (OOR) technology from its founding shareholders, for a consideration of $17.5 million. Hunting has acquired the entire portfolio of intellectual property, comprising over 25 discreet patents, the distribution rights for the technology, and the laboratory located in California, US. Hunting said it is also looking to build its presence in the Middle East with the construction of a small laboratory in the UAE to service clients in the Eastern Hemisphere. With the establishment of this laboratory, the sample lead time and overall analysis time will decrease as a result of closer proximity to the customer. Following the acquisition of OOR, the company will hold the global rights for the OOR technology and is now well placed to further accelerate commercialisation across North America and the rest of the world, it said. OOR is an enhanced oil recovery technology, which provides the following benefits to operators: · It improves ultimate recovery of oil reserves from a well; · Is a cost-efficient technology that reduces capex requirements and is simple to deploy; * Lowers the water cut during end-of-life production; · Lowers hydrogen sulphide levels in production offtake; and · Extends the life and increases the economic returns of a producing field. The consideration for the acquisition is $17.5 million, with Hunting agreeing to pay a 15% royalty to the sellers on revenue earned for a period of 15 years, post-completion. Field trials of the OOR technology are currently underway with numerous blue-chip exploration and production companies across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. As previously announced in 2024, Hunting secured up to $60 million of orders from operators in the UK North Sea, with a strong pipeline of opportunities likely to be secured in the coming years, as the oil and gas industry embraces the production benefits of this enhanced oil recovery solution. With additional geographic opportunities, as a result of the transaction, the outlook for expansion is robust. Following the acquisition, all technical employees of the OOR business will join Hunting either as an employee or long-term consultant, the company said.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hunting Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
Revenue: US$1.05b (up 13% from FY 2023). Net loss: US$28.0m (down by 124% from US$117.1m profit in FY 2023). US$0.18 loss per share (down from US$0.74 profit in FY 2023). All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.7% growth forecast for the Energy Services industry in the United Kingdom. Performance of the British Energy Services industry. The company's shares are down 8.3% from a week ago. It's possible that Hunting could be undervalued with our 6-factor valuation analysis indicating a potential opportunity. To access our thorough examination of analyst consensus click here and discover the expected future direction of the company. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
