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The 23 most beautiful places in the UK to visit in 2026
Make no mistake, the UK’s most beautiful places rank among the world’s most visually stunning locations. And what’s…
#UnitedKingdom #UK #Europe #EU #architecturalmarvels #GreatBritain #mostbeautifulplaces #naturallandscapes #spectacularsights #visuallystunninglocations
https://www.europesays.com/3219878/
https://www.europesays.com/3219878/ The 23 most beautiful places in the UK to visit in 2026 #ArchitecturalMarvels #GreatBritain #MostBeautifulPlaces #NaturalLandscapes #SpectacularSights #UnitedKingdom #VisuallyStunningLocations
In Canada, one of biodiversity’s biggest threats may be the plants you pass every day
Plants lining a trail or ditch may look harmless, but some of them can quietly reshape an entire…
#Canada #aquaticplants #InvasiveSpecies #nativeplants #naturallandscapes #reedcanarygrass
https://www.europesays.com/canada/149564/
NWB Finland Oy Plans to Bring Northern Finland’s AINA Natural Water to U.S. Consumers
Finnish company prepares to introduce Northern Finnish groundwater and environmentally conscious packaging to the U.S. market. BOCA RATON,…
#Finland #FI #Europe #Europa #EU #AINA #AINANaturalWater #BeveragePackaging #finland #groundwaterresources #innovativepackaging #naturallandscapes #northernFinland #PackagingSolutions #Suomi #sustainablepackaging #uutiset #WaterSolutions
https://www.europesays.com/3084863/
https://www.europesays.com/3084863/ NWB Finland Oy Plans to Bring Northern Finland’s AINA Natural Water to U.S. Consumers #AINA #AINANaturalWater #BeveragePackaging #finland #GroundwaterResources #InnovativePackaging #NaturalLandscapes #NorthernFinland #PackagingSolutions #Suomi #SustainablePackaging #uutiset #WaterSolutions
On top of the Range, circa 1910
gelatin silver print - On top of the Range - Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1992
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki via DigitalNZ
http://api.digitalnz.org/records/1851742/source
#Series #NaturalLandscapes #Mountains #Snow #Rock #Plants #Slopes #LakeChalice #Photograph #GelatinSilverPrint #Museums
From an alpine paradise to hidden creeks: Four of Europe’s national parks you can reach by train
Europe is graced with countless natural wonders, from national parks to UNESCO biosphere reserves. Given their remoteness, it’s…
#Europe #EU #CalanquesNationalPark #HoheTauernNationalPark #nationalparks #naturallandscapes #naturalwonders #RailEurope #railwaystations #reservationsystems #southernMediterraneancoast #trainride
https://www.europesays.com/europe/27977/
https://www.alojapan.com/1448006/%e3%80%902026-japan-travel%e3%80%91gather-at-shinkansen-major-jr-stations-direct-to-japans-natural-wonders-3/ 【2026 Japan Travel】Gather at Shinkansen & Major JR stations, direct to Japan’s natural wonders! #ClubTourism #itineraries #Japan #JapanTravel #mountaineering #NaturalBeauty #NaturalLandscapes #OutdoorEnthusiasts #OutdoorTours #Shinkansen #travel TOKYO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Club Tourism is a travel company with an extensive portfolio of outdoor experience tours across Japan, including hiking, mountaineering, walking and cycl
https://www.alojapan.com/1447046/gather-at-shinkansen-major-jr-stations-direct-to-japans-natural-wonders/ Gather at Shinkansen & Major JR stations, direct to Japan’s natural wonders #ClubTourism #itineraries #Japan #JapanTourism #mountaineering #NaturalBeauty #NaturalLandscapes #OutdoorEnthusiasts #OutdoorTours #Shinkansen #tourism #TravelCompany TOKYO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Club Tourism is a travel company with an extensive portfolio of outdoor experience tours across Japan, including hiking, mountaineering, walking and cycling
‘A potentially risky worst-case scenario’
A wildlife technician in Idaho recently captured rare footage of a close encounter with a mountain lion, according…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #idaho #IdahoFishandGame #MountainLion #naturallandscapes #Science #wildlifetechnician
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/355464/
https://www.alojapan.com/1397188/discover-the-charms-of-mie-prefectures-ise-shima-region-on-the-kintetsu-railway-savor-local-cuisine-timeless-traditions-and-the-beauty-of-nature-with-all-five-senses/ Discover the charms of Mie Prefecture’s Ise-Shima region on the Kintetsu Railway. Savor local cuisine, timeless traditions, and the beauty of nature with all five senses. #DevelopmentBankOfJapan #Expo2025Osaka #InternationalVisitors #Japan #kintetsu #MatsusakaBeef #MatsusakaCity #MiePrefecture #NaturalLandscapes #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #大阪 #大阪府 From bustling cities to the great outdoors OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Exp
Agoda Highlights the Spirit of Hokkaido Ahead of Video Game Release
SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Japan’s Mount Yotei in Hokkaido prefecture is about to catch the eye of the global gaming community with a major video …
#Japan #JP #Hokkaido #Agoda #Furano #HokkaidoNews #HokkaidoPrefecture #LakeToya #mountyotei #Naturallandscapes #news #picturesquelandscapes #sapporosnowfestival #北海道
https://www.alojapan.com/1381323/agoda-highlights-the-spirit-of-hokkaido-ahead-of-video-game-release-3/
https://www.alojapan.com/1381323/agoda-highlights-the-spirit-of-hokkaido-ahead-of-video-game-release-3/ Agoda Highlights the Spirit of Hokkaido Ahead of Video Game Release #Agoda #Furano #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #HokkaidoPrefecture #Japan #LakeToya #MountYotei #NaturalLandscapes #news #PicturesqueLandscapes #SapporoSnowFestival #北海道 SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Japan’s Mount Yotei in Hokkaido prefecture is about to catch the eye of the global gaming community with a major video game focusing on the region scheduled to be released on
When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
When street art meets nature, the results are stunning. Some artists blend their murals seamlessly with the landscape, while others use real plants to bring their work to life.
In Ecuador, El Decertor painted a mural that merges with the natural surroundings. In Martinique, Nuxuno Xän turned a tree trunk into part of a painted figure. In New York, OGMillie created a floral mural that brightens the urban space. In Brazil, Fábio Gomes Trindade’s portraits use real bougainvillea as hair, […]
https://streetartutopia.com/2025/07/27/when-street-art-meets-nature/
Slovenia to launch Digital Nomad Visa https://www.byteseu.com/1171986/ #AdministrativeOffices #CarryOnBags #DigitalNomadVisa #eea #EEANationals #IssuanceCharge #LocalEmployment #NaturalLandscapes #NetSalary #Slovenia
Explore a Colorful Paradise in Baja California’s Flower Route https://www.allforgardening.com/1312444/explore-a-colorful-paradise-in-baja-californias-flower-route/ #adventure #BajaCalifornia #Farms #FlowerRoute #flowers #FlowersGardening #garden #gardening #hiking #NaturalLandscapes #NaturalRoutes #nature #outdoors #Routes #RutaDeLasFlores #Tourism
https://www.cyclingeu.com/350315/journey-through-nature-cycling-from-augsburg-to-inningen/ Journey through Nature: Cycling from Augsburg to inningen ##germany #augsburg #bavaria #Bicycling #BicyclingGermany #BikeRide #Biking #BikingGermany #countryside #Cycling #CyclingAugsburgGermany #CyclingGermany #Deutschland #Immingen #NaturalLandscapes #nature #OutdoorAdventure #ScenicRoute
Cutting #forests for #SolarEnergy ‘misses the plot’ on #ClimateAction
By Matthew Lynch
July 26, 2024
"As the world grapples with the urgent need to address #ClimateChange, the transition to renewable energy sources is often presented as a silver bullet. Solar energy, in particular, is championed for its potential to reduce #GreenhouseGas emissions and provide a sustainable alternative to #FossilFuels. However, a disturbing trend is emerging: in the quest to establish new solar farms, some regions are cutting down forests, raising questions about whether these actions truly serve the cause of climate action.
The Dilemma of Land Use
"The push for solar energy has led to significant land-use changes across the globe. In some cases, this has meant the clearing of large forested areas to make way for solar installations. Proponents argue that converting forest land into solar farms can produce clean energy and reduce dependency on non-renewable sources. However, this perspective overlooks the critical role that forests play in the global climate system.
"Forests act as vital #CarbonSinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass and soil. When these forests are cleared, not only is this carbon storage capacity diminished, but the act of deforestation itself releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. In essence, the emissions produced by cutting down trees can offset the climate benefits of the solar energy generated on that land for years, if not decades.
#Biodiversity Concerns
"Beyond carbon emissions, cutting forests for solar farms poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Forests are home to a multitude of species, many of which are already endangered due to habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The conversion of these habitats into solar farms disrupts ecosystems and can lead to local extinctions. The loss of biodiversity has far-reaching consequences, affecting ecosystem services such as #pollination, nutrient cycling, and #water purification, all of which are crucial for human survival.
A Holistic Approach to #RenewableEnergy
"The key to achieving meaningful climate action lies in adopting a holistic approach to renewable energy development. Rather than viewing solar energy installations solely through the lens of energy production, it is essential to consider the #environmental and #social implications of land-use decisions. This includes prioritizing #brownfield sites, such as abandoned buildings, #industrial lands, and degraded areas, where solar installations can occur without harming forests and other critical #ecosystems.
"Moreover, a combination of strategies should be pursued to maximize the benefits of solar energy while minimizing ecological impact. This could involve integrating solar panels into existing structures, promoting community solar projects, and investing in research on #agrovoltaics, which combines #agriculture with solar energy generation. Such approaches can help meet energy needs while preserving #NaturalLandscapes and promoting #biodiversity."
Read more: https://www.thetechedvocate.org/cutting-forests-for-solar-energy-misses-the-plot-on-climate-action/
#SolarFarms #SolarEnergy #RenewablesNow #EnergyStorge #Brownfields #SaveTheForests #IndustrialSites #SolarSundays
I blogged: https://unasserted.com/the-paradox-of-progress-solar-farms-and-the-cost-of-green-energy/
#GreenEnergy #SolarFarms #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition #Conservation #NaturalLandscapes #SolarPower #EcologicalBalance #RenewableResources #EnvironmentalEthics #SolarTechnology #GreenProgress #EcoFriendly
Marveling at Cloud Study in #ClevelandMuseumofArt. A pivotal piece showcasing natural landscape features that captivated both English watercolorists and French Impressionists. How does it inspire you?
#ArtInspiration #FrenchImpressionists #NaturalLandscapes
https://clevelandart.org/art/1980.115