Ten most important events in the environment and science at last week RIA Novosti published ten environmental and scientific events of 2009, which, according to correspondents, have made the greatest impression on the entire country. At first the correspondents put climate negotiations in Copenhagen, calling them 'disappointment of the year. " The second line of the rating was given to the battle for energy efficiency in the domestic economy of our country. The third most important Corresponding event highlighted a stop in October 2008, the Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill (BPPM). However, the day after the publication of the rankings in the media reported that the BPPM restarted production.
The fourth line of the rating took a decision to ban mining in Russia, and Belka himself harp seal across the White Sea. In fifth place – the appointment of former head of Rosgidromet Alexander Bedritsky an adviser to Russian President on climate change. On the sixth place ranking correspondents put a brave decision of municipal authorities refuse incineration in favor of hydroseparation waste. Seventh line holds the record of Russia among countries that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In eighth place – the active position in 2009, Ministry of Natural Resources to monitor compliance with environmental norms in the construction of sports facilities in Sochi. In ninth place 'situated' Large Hadron Collider, which is 'a fever' entire passing year.
And completes the list of the most important events in the environment and science, according to RIA Novosti experiment to synthesize new 117-element periodic table. Lapwing – a bird in 2010 Russian Bird Conservation Union, held annually in recent years, the bird picks at this time given the title of a bird, the lapwing-2010. In this year Chibisa ornithological organization intends to make efforts in order to estimate the number of species of birds, advocate the protection of species and populations of hunters. It should be noted that in order to adopt a bird year must be met certain requirements: the bird should be extended to all or most of the territory of our country, it should be easily recognized and need attention and help people. Earlier Title Birds year were a swan, kingfisher, owl, bullfinch. Choosing Chibisa bird in 2010 was not accidental. The population of one of the largest wader in recent years is rapidly shrinking and the main reason for that – activities man. The purpose of the campaign 'Bird of the Year' – to attract public attention to the birds that inhabit the territory of Russia, and the problems of their protection. In 2010, major efforts will be aimed at promoting security activities in relation to One of the largest waders – lapwing. PHOTO Week Ten records from the world of animals and photography contest winners National Geographic 2009 Last week we talked about what records can boast of Representatives fauna of our planet. For example, did you know that the fastest animal – a cheetah, and the most powerful – and at the insect beetle rhinoceros? Learn more about records our younger brothers in our PHOTO Ten Records of the animal world. We also asked our readers to look at the best photos of nature, animals, and amazing places on our planet. Be sure to check these unique pictures in PHOTO Contest Winners National Geographic Photo 2009.
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