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The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown
An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land – and using unusual evidence in their case. The post The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Uprooted trees and flooded street in California
Ninety percent of California residents are under a flood watch as another wave of storms hit. The post Uprooted trees and flooded street in California appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Ikea Hong Kong sells Christmas trees for a bargain US$6.4
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Ikea Hong Kong caused a stir in the city on December 15, 2022, after slashing the price of their Christmas trees from about HK$1,000 (US$128) to just HK$50 (US$6.4). Real Christmas trees are uncommon in Hong Kong’s cramped households, as many residents choose to save space with foldable, reusable plastic alternatives. Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us…
The gadget saving trees by sucking ink off paper – BBC News
Scientists have invented a magical gadget that sucks the ink off printer paper so each sheet can be used 10 times over. The trick to the so-called “de-printer” is specially coated paper, which stops ink soaking into the page. A powerful laser then vaporises the ink. Pulp and paper worldwide is the fourth biggest carbon-emitting industry, so these scientists are aiming to cut the amount…
Indian women plant thousands of mangrove trees to defend coastal villages against cyclones
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube More than 4.5 million people living in India’s Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, rely on a protected embankment. Fuelled by climate change, more powerful cyclones have battered the coastal area recently. With the help of a local non-profit organisation and the West Bengal government, a project has been set up focusing on women with the…