GOB is asking the public administrations of Menorca to increase vigilance and sanctions against the uncontrolled dumping of rubbish, “fly tipping”, taking place in the countryside as well as in towns. Continue reading Vigilance and sanctions against fly tipping
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Sunday 20 May plastics clean up on the coast at Cavalleria
Another clean-up of plastics along the coast will happen next Sunday 20 May. It is to work along the beaches of Cala Viola and Cala Roja, near Cavalleria. Continue reading Sunday 20 May plastics clean up on the coast at Cavalleria
Help to put a brake on a new project for seismic prospecting in the sea
A new project for seismic prospecting in the Balearic Sea has raised alarms for those people who want to avoid the subsequent heavy impact on the marine environment. You can help by adding your signature to a petition before 20 May. Continue reading Help to put a brake on a new project for seismic prospecting in the sea
Vote for hedgehogs in the participatory budgets
Voting has been opened for the participatory budgets of the Consell Insular (Island government). GOB has proposed the project “Freedom for hedgehogs” and we ask for your vote. Continue reading Vote for hedgehogs in the participatory budgets
Outstanding work on the main road
More than two years have passed since the works on the section of the main road between Mahon and Alaior were halted. GOB has expressed its worry that there is still no resolution on the matter of redesigning the enormous roundabouts projected for the cross roads at Rafal Rubí and at l’Argentina. Continue reading Outstanding work on the main road
Sunday 6 May, an excursion to Torralba d’en Salort
The Consell Insular (island governing Council) and GOB are organizing an excursion by foot for Sunday 6 May. It will go along country paths to the settlement of Torralba d’en Salort, one of the largest and most spectacular prehistoric settlements of Menorca. Continue reading Sunday 6 May, an excursion to Torralba d’en Salort
Volunteering gives life to GOB (Video)
Volunteering is an essential activity for GOB. Many people dedicate part of their time and efforts altruistically to give help to the society. The activity of GOB in Menorca would be unthinkable without their support. Continue reading Volunteering gives life to GOB (Video)
Video of a saved Red Kite
This is a video showing a red kite being released back into the wild. It had been brought in wounded to the Centre of Recuperation for Wild Animals. Red kites as a species are in danger of extinction but the heavy decline in numbers is now slowly recovering in Menorca. So, saving this bird was particularly important. Red kites are especially vulnerable to poisoning and electrocution from power lines. Continue reading Video of a saved Red Kite
Workshop on cultivating ecological tomatoes
This Saturday there will be a practical workshop to learn how to cultivate ecological tomatoes. It will be at Es Viver, the GOB market garden, at 10 am. It is open to everyone and will be free of charge.
Es Viver is on the airport road next to Mestral. Here you can find it in Google Maps.
Video: Understanding ‘Natural Gas’
Here you can see an interesting video by 360.org that explains so well why we do not agree with the implementation of Natural Gas in Menorca, apart from that, temporarily, at the main power station in Mahon Harbour.
Gastivists: Stopping A Fossil Fuel Lock-In
We are building a movement of GAS-tivists who are organising to stop fossil gas.We have a choice to make : fossil fuels or a livable planet. It's now or never. Will you join us?Animation and Text by Kevin BucklandSound and Video Editing by Lucia ArminoMusic by Supergood www.supergood.orgSupported by Rosalux-Europa (Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Brussels office)
Gepostet von Gastivists am Mittwoch, 28. März 2018