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Powys County Times
24-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
How Powys conservationists are saving an endangered vulture
Conservationists in Powys are playing a part in saving a species of endangered vultures, thousands of miles away from their home in Africa. Falconry Experience Wales, based in Adfa near Newtown, welcomed their first pair of Hooded Vultures, Togo and Hope, two years ago and now hope to start breeding within the next few years. Conservation efforts are being made because of the 16 African and European vulture species, 11 are facing extinction, with populations crashing over the past 20 years. Barry Macdonald and Luce Green, owners of Falconry Experience Wales hope the chicks will be part of a wider conservation programme and eventually released into the wild in their home of Africa if the situation improves there. Barry and Luce are collaborating with the Horstmann Trust, the UK's only dedicated vulture breed for release conservation charity and hope the pair will play a crucial role in conservation efforts. Barry said: 'We have been aware of the persecution of vultures for years, but the situation has become much more critical. 'If it deteriorates to a point where these vultures are almost extinct in Africa, then the birds bred in captivity will be the only population to help the breed recover.' 'We have never bred birds before at Falconry Experience Wales, so this will be a new venture for us. 'It's only because of the threat of extinction that we have become involved. 'Our pair of Hooded vultures were bred in captivity in the UK but their ancestry is Guinea in West Africa.' The plight of species in South Africa was highlighted last week over a hundred birds all listed as endangered or critically endangered were poisoned in the Kruger National Park. Poachers increasingly use agricultural toxins to target high-value species, including vultures, as well as other animals such as lions. Falconry Experience Wales also owns Vinnie, an African White-Backed Vulture. In addition to the vultures, Barry and Luce have also recently welcomed a Steller's Sea Eagle, one of the world's largest eagles which is classified as vulnerable by The International Union for Conservation of Nature red list.
CNN
08-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Erin Burnett meets ‘Luce' in Rome
Erin Burnett meets 'Luce' in Rome While the world awaits the results of the papal conclave, CNN's Erin Burnett encounters 'Luce,' a cartoon mascot symbolizing a pilgrimage to St. Peter's Square. 00:49 - Source: CNN Vertical World News 15 videos Erin Burnett meets 'Luce' in Rome While the world awaits the results of the papal conclave, CNN's Erin Burnett encounters 'Luce,' a cartoon mascot symbolizing a pilgrimage to St. Peter's Square. 00:49 - Source: CNN CNN correspondent in Pakistan describes India's attack CNN's Nic Robertson reports live with details of first reactions from Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, shortly after India launched a military operation against the country just after midnight, Wednesday local time. 01:00 - Source: CNN Explosions heard, India launches attack against Pakistan India says it's launched a military operation against Pakistan, citing 'terrorist infrastructure' in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, in a major escalation of tensions between the two neighbors. In video shared by Reuters, multiple loud explosions could be heard in the city of Muzaffarabad. 00:32 - Source: CNN Carney says he asked Trump to stop '51st State' threats Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters following his meeting with President Trump at the White House he asked Trump to stop threatening to annex Canada. During the meeting, Carney told Trump in the Oval Office that Canada 'won't be for sale ever.' 01:04 - Source: CNN Germany formally appoints new chancellor, Friedrich Merz Germany's Friedrich Merz has formally become chancellor at the second attempt, hours after an unprecedented defeat signaled deep discontent within his coalition. In a hastily organized session Tuesday, 325 lawmakers voted to approve his appointment — more than the 316 he required. 00:41 - Source: CNN Catholic group distributing dossier ahead of conclave CNN's Chris Lamb reports on a dossier that is being distributed in Vatican City ahead of the conclave, by a conservative catholic group that some say is trying to influence the election of the new pope. 01:50 - Source: CNN Could China outlast the US in a trade war? President Donald Trump started a trade war with China, and now, Beijing and the people it governs are bracing for economic pressure. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout tells us how resilient China is in the tariffs battle. 01:38 - Source: CNN Dalai Lama succession drama During a visit to Tibet, CNN's Steven Jiang visited Potala Palace - the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas for centuries until 1959, when the current Dalai Lama fled the region after a failed uprising against Beijing. 01:01 - Source: CNN Tibet's first and only bullet train CNN's Steven Jiang reports from the only bullet train service in Tibet, connecting the region's capital of Lhasa to the eastern Tibetan city of Nyingchi. The train is seen as Beijing's attempt to integrate the remote region with the rest of China. 01:31 - Source: CNN Could Tibetan kids lose their native tongue? 01:37 - Source: CNN Fareed's take on Trump's executive order record Fareed Zakaria breaks down President Donald Trump's first 100 days executive order record and compares it to that of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt. 00:58 - Source: CNN Drivers dodge flames as wildfires rage in Israel Drivers on Highway 1 near Jerusalem were forced to flee their cars, leaving them abandoned on the highway as more than 100 teams across Israel fight wildfires on multiple fronts, authorities said. 00:49 - Source: CNN Why China doesn't need the US auto market If there is one thing to be learned from Auto Shanghai - China's largest automobile show - it's that China has dozens of car brands that can rival Western ones. BYD surpassed Tesla's profits, but other EVs like those made by Zeekr, Xiaomi and Chery are quickly joining the race. CNN's Marc Stewart took a rare test drive of Zeekr's new 7GT. 00:44 - Source: CNN Car rammed into crowd at Vancouver festival A car rammed into a crowd in Vancouver shortly after 8pm Saturday night during a festival celebrating Filipino heritage, killing at least nine people. Officials are still investigating the incident but do not suspect it to be an act of terrorism. 01:11 - Source: CNN Massive explosion at Iranian port kills dozens Over two dozen people have been killed and hundreds injured in a huge explosion at the port of Bandar Abbas in southwestern Iran, according to Iranian state media citing the country's interior ministry. 00:29 - Source: CNN
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Larger area of water contaminated with chemicals
A new report has found a bigger area of ground water in Jersey is affected by man-made chemicals than previously thought. The study, conducted by Arcadis Consulting, tested the levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ground water, surface water, and airport drainage around St Ouen's Bay and Les Quennevais. The Government of Jersey said the report found the affected area near the airport was "larger than previously understood" and it could take up to 60 years for PFAS levels to reduce to within EU drinking water standards. The government said there was no immediate risk to the "broader population", because Jersey Water does not take water from these areas for public supply. The high levels are linked to the historic use of firefighting foam at the airport. Deputy Steve Luce, the minister for the environment, is to review the findings and produce a full response by 12 June, "including details of how the Government will move remediation options forward". Luce welcomed the report and said: "PFAS is not just in Jersey, it's everywhere. But we're coming up with scientific, evidence-based solutions to deal with it. There are only a few other jurisdictions around the world who are doing as much as we are. "We are following the evolving science. We commissioned this report to give us a better understanding of where PFAS is and what we can do about it. "It is a detailed report on a complex matter and its findings deserve proper consideration." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Ministers promise action after PFAS petition Ministers to respond to PFAS petition Government of Jersey
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Larger area of water contaminated with chemicals
A new report has found a bigger area of ground water in Jersey is affected by man-made chemicals than previously thought. The study, conducted by Arcadis Consulting, tested the levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ground water, surface water, and airport drainage around St Ouen's Bay and Les Quennevais. The Government of Jersey said the report found the affected area near the airport was "larger than previously understood" and it could take up to 60 years for PFAS levels to reduce to within EU drinking water standards. The government said there was no immediate risk to the "broader population", because Jersey Water does not take water from these areas for public supply. The high levels are linked to the historic use of firefighting foam at the airport. Deputy Steve Luce, the minister for the environment, is to review the findings and produce a full response by 12 June, "including details of how the Government will move remediation options forward". Luce welcomed the report and said: "PFAS is not just in Jersey, it's everywhere. But we're coming up with scientific, evidence-based solutions to deal with it. There are only a few other jurisdictions around the world who are doing as much as we are. "We are following the evolving science. We commissioned this report to give us a better understanding of where PFAS is and what we can do about it. "It is a detailed report on a complex matter and its findings deserve proper consideration." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Ministers promise action after PFAS petition Ministers to respond to PFAS petition Government of Jersey
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Larger area of water in Jersey contaminated with chemicals
A new report has found a bigger area of ground water in Jersey is affected by man-made chemicals than previously study, conducted by Arcadis Consulting, tested the levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ground water, surface water, and airport drainage around St Ouen's Bay and Les Government of Jersey said the report found the affected area near the airport was "larger than previously understood" and it could take up to 60 years for PFAS levels to reduce to within EU drinking water government said there was no immediate risk to the "broader population", because Jersey Water does not take water from these areas for public supply. 'Evolving science' The high levels are linked to the historic use of firefighting foam at the Steve Luce, the minister for the environment, is to review the findings and produce a full response by 12 June, "including details of how the Government will move remediation options forward".Luce welcomed the report and said: "PFAS is not just in Jersey, it's everywhere. But we're coming up with scientific, evidence-based solutions to deal with it. There are only a few other jurisdictions around the world who are doing as much as we are."We are following the evolving science. We commissioned this report to give us a better understanding of where PFAS is and what we can do about it. "It is a detailed report on a complex matter and its findings deserve proper consideration."
