The Human Imprint

Last post for a while.

I am working on a number of other blogs at the moment so this blog is going quieter for a while. My tweets will still appear with updates so you can follow my comments. I will post links to the new blogs as they are developed.

Mississippi river runs dry

Check out this report in The Independent.

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New MRSA superbug strain found in UK milk supply

The Independent reports that a new strain of MRSA has been found in British milk, indicating that the superbug is spreading through the livestock population and poses a growing threat to human health.The new strain, MRSA ST398, has been identified in seven samples of bulk milk from five different farms in England. Follow the link for more details.

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Two bowel cancer genes discovered

Check out this article in BBC News. 

Transgenic fish wins US regulatory backing

Check out this article in Nature.

Mercury in food – EFSA updates advice on risks for public health

An interesting article on how eating fish can increase your methylmercury intake.

Source: EFSA

Grabbing Water From Future Generations

A must read by National Geographic.

Farmers set for anxious lambing season as scientists warn most sheep flocks and cattle herds are infected with Schmallenberg virus

Check out this article in The Independent.

Cyclone Evan leaves trail of destruction in Fiji

The biggest cyclone to hit Fiji in 20 years has caused havoc after battering the Pacific nation with winds topping 200km/h (125 mph). Thousands of people hid in evacuation centres when the category-four storm hit on Monday, wrecking homes, cutting power and causing flash floods. The cyclone has since been downgraded and is expected to weaken further as it heads into cooler southern waters. No deaths have been reported.

Source: BBC News

Mississippi river levels at historic low

Check out this video about the Mississippi - captures all the challenges in the US at the moment.

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