Tag: river

Meet Mr Trash Wheel – and the other new devices that eat river plastic

Good News Notes: “The Great Bubble Barrier is just that – a wall of bubbles. It gurgles across the water in a diagonal screen, pushing plastic to one side while allowing fish and other wildlife to pass unharmed. The technology, created by a Dutch firm and already being used in Amsterdam, is being trialled in the Douro…

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Xbox donates to animal shelter to honour River, ‘Fallout 4’s’ Dogmeat

Good News Notes: “Xbox and Bethesda have donated money to the Montgomery County Humane Society in honour of River, the dog responsible for inspiring the design of Fallout 4’s Dogmeat. $10,000 USD was donated to the charity, which aims to prevent cruelty to animals and provide homes for them as well. Xbox said in a tweet: “In honor of River,…

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Photos of animals meeting each other at zoos and aquariums

 Good News Notes: “As people around the world continue to stay at home, animals at aquariums and zoos are getting the chance to meet each other for the very first time.  From penguins and whales to orangutans and otters, new friendships are blossoming everywhere.  Insider has rounded up some of our favorite animal meet-ups to…

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Fmr. Penfield elementary school principal rescued from Florida river

 Good News Notes: “Floodwaters trapped people inside their Rutherford County home during severe weather Wednesday night. Rutherford County emergency officials say three people were trapped in the home on S Windrow Road. The first floor of the home was reportedly underwater, leaving the residents trapped on the second floor.” View the whole story here: http://13wham.com/news/local/fmr-penfield-elementary-school-principal-rescued-from-florida-river

Volunteers help clean up junk fuel tank along Connecticut River in East Hartford

Good News Notes: “Members of the Connecticut River Conservancywere assisted by Goodwin College staff during its recent clean-up of an abandoned fuel tank along the banks of the Connecticut River in East Hartford.” “The 12-foot-by-3-foot tank was full of sediment, making it extremely heavy, according to a press release.” “Particular recognition goes to Bryant Harrell Sr….

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