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Marchers on the 4th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire on June 14th condemn the tootless Grenfell Inquiry
‘DAMPER’ devices placed in Grenfell Tower’s ventilation system to prevent the spread of smoke were of the ‘lowest possible standard’, the ongoing Grenfell inquiry into the fire was told last week.
The session’s opening statement to the Inquiry – now in Week 38 – saw representatives of the bereaved families set out their criticisms of the smoke control systems installed in the block.
The ‘dampers’ are – supposedly – devices installed in air ducts to close in the event of fire so as to prevent further spread.
For an ecologist working in a tangle of creeks in North Queensland, crocodiles are a tangible threat. We are food to them, yet we must learn to co-exist with these creatures.
Experts are calling for crocodile hunting to be re-introduced in the Northern Territory as the deadly predator s population continues to rise.
Since crocodiles were protected in the 1970s from hunting, their numbers have exploded from a measly 3,000 to as many as 200,000 that now roam the Top End waters.
If those estimates are correct, crocodiles are getting close to the number of humans in the territory, which currently sits at 246,000.
Professor Graham Webb is calling for crocodile hunting to be legalised as the state could reap the economic benefits to get rid of a pest.
Experts are calling for crocodile hunting to be reintroduced in the Northern Territory as the population has reached around 200,000
Decision on plans for drive-thru Subway sandwich shop in Clacton BLUEPRINTS for a new drive-thru Subway sandwich shop at an out-of-town shopping centre have been approved by planners. Britton Developments applied to Tendring Council for change of use to turn the unit, at Brook Retail Park, to convert it into a sandwich shop and drive-thru restaurant. The former Carphone Warehouse closed in April last year after the company decided to close all of its standalone retail units. The plans have now been approved by council officers despite being described by traders as another blow for Clacton town centre. Graham Webb, chairman of Clacton Town Partnership, said: There seems to be no end to what is allowed to be built on the outskirts.
Skin in the game? Reptile leather trade embroils conservation authority
The reptile skin trade is a controversial issue, with some experts saying that harvesting programs help conserve species and provide livelihood benefits, while others say that the trade is fraught with issues and animal welfare concerns.
From a conservation standpoint, there is evidence that the reptile skin trade is sustainable for some species and in some contexts, but other research suggests that the trade could be decimating wild populations and doing more harm than good.
Exotic leather is falling out of favor in the fashion industry: Numerous companies and brands have banned products made from reptile skin as well as fur, replacing them with products made from materials such as apple, grape or mushroom leather.