Weeds have become stronger and fitter by cross-breeding with genetically engineered (GE) crops, leading to fears that superweeds which are difficult or impossible to control may invade farms growing standard crops.
A solution for dealing with old tyres, already under way in the United States, is now being tried out in Britain — building houses with them. Called ”earthships”, the homes provide their own solar power, water supply and sewage systems, and could solve the shortage of low-cost housing.
The destruction of 70% of the natural world in 30 years, mass extinction of species and the collapse of human society in many countries is forecast in a bleak report by 1 100 scientists published recently.
The report charts the environmental degradation of the past 30 years.