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Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major report finds
The huge loss is a tragedy in itself but also threatens the survival of civilisation, say the world’s leading scientists
Many scientists believe the world has begun a sixth mass extinction, the first to be caused by a species – Homo sapiens. Other recent analyses have revealed that humankind has destroyed 83% of all mammals and half of plants since the dawn of civilisation and that, even if the destruction were to end now, it would take 5-7 million years for the natural world to recover.
The biggest cause of wildlife losses is the destruction of natural habitats, much of it to create farmland. Three-quarters of all land on Earth is now significantly affected by human activities. Killing for food is the next biggest cause – 300 mammal species are being eaten into extinction – while the oceans are massively overfished, with more than half now being industrially fished.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/30/humanity-wiped-out-animals-since-1970-major-report-finds
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Mains power supply on Ithaki will be off this afternoon between 14:30-17:30 for essential maintenance to the local network.
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Stretch of road between Mouzakata-Katapodata on the Tzanata-Poros road is to be 'rehabilitated' at a cost of 74,000€, thanks to the Ionian Islands Regional Council.
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Venice under water as Italy hit by fierce wind and heavy rain
Italy has been battered by fierce winds and rain which have left at least eight people dead across the country, while schools and tourist sites closed in several regions amid fears for peoples' safety.
In the canal city of Venice, rising floodwaters have overwhelmed many of its famed squares and walkways, with officials saying as much as 75% of the city is now submerged.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46029302
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Android under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads
University of Michigan's Medical School... researchers reviewed a total of 135 apps available via Google's Play Store, which are marketed to or played by children under five.
Of these, 85 were "free" and had some sort of advertising. The other 50 - of which 88% had ads - were paid for.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46030753
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Vauxhall to recall more Zafira cars linked to fires
Some of the affected cars date back 13 years - leaving angry owners asking why this recall has taken so long.
https://www.itv.com/news/2018-10-30/vauxhall-to-recall-more-zafira-cars-linked-to-terrifying-fires/