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Activist Tony Clarke Dies at 80: A Legacy of Fighting Corporate Power and Environmental Degradation

Tony Clarke, a prominent Canadian social justice activist, died at 80; his decades-long fight against corporate power and for environmental protection significantly impacted numerous social movements and organizations, leaving a legacy of activism and organizational strategies that continue to infor...

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Reduced Inequality
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Commercial Space Travel: A Billionaires' Race

Billionaires are driving the commercialization of space travel, with prices ranging from \$200,000 for suborbital flights to millions for longer missions, raising ethical concerns and shifting global priorities.

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Victorian Bushfires Trigger Emergency Alerts, Blanket Melbourne in Smoke

Uncontrolled bushfires in regional Victoria, fueled by extreme dry conditions and strong winds, are blanketing Melbourne in smoke haze and threatening multiple towns, prompting emergency alerts and evacuations in the Grampians, Macedon Ranges, and Bass Coast regions.

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theguardian.com
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UK University Fossil Fuel Bans Rise 30%

A 30% increase in UK universities banning fossil fuel companies from recruitment fairs this year reflects growing student and staff activism against climate change and the industry's shrinking social licence, impacting recruitment and investment policies.

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theguardian.com
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20-Month Sentence for Climate Activist Sparks Debate on UK Justice System

Anna Holland, 22, a Just Stop Oil activist, received a 20-month prison sentence for damaging the frame of a Van Gogh painting during a climate protest; from prison, she describes the harsh conditions but also the unexpected support from fellow inmates and her strengthened resolve to continue fightin...

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npr.org
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New Rules Target Methane Leaks From Gas Meters

The Biden administration is finalizing rules requiring gas utilities to detect and repair methane leaks, targeting consumer meters as a primary source, impacting climate change and potentially consumer costs; final rules are expected next month.

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Vanuatu Earthquake: At Least 10 Dead, Water Crisis Looms

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing at least 10 deaths, over 200 injuries, and displacing nearly 1,000 people in Port Vila; a water shortage threatens a secondary health crisis.

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Good Health and Well-being
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African Woman's Resilience: A Story of Labor, Nature, and Inequality

Djadja Balde, a 41-year-old woman from Guinea-Bissau, faces daily challenges of farming, water collection, and childcare, while DAUD's illustrated book and exhibition, "Mujer espejo," highlight the parallel exploitation of women and the environment in Africa.

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Gender Equality
zeit.de
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Baltic Sea Suffers from Oxygen Depletion Despite Nutrient Reduction Efforts

A Geomar Helmholtz Centre study reveals that rising water temperatures in the Baltic Sea are preventing ecosystem recovery, despite reduced nutrient inflow, due to increased bacterial activity consuming oxygen and releasing bound nutrients, creating a negative feedback loop.

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Life Below Water
nrc.nl
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Dutch Frequent Flyers Disproportionately Impact Environment

A Dutch study reveals that 13 percent of the population makes half of all domestic flights, disproportionately impacting the environment; frequent flyers are often high-income and highly educated, showcasing a disconnect between environmental awareness and behavior.

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npr.org
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Federal Regulations Mandate Increased Gas Leak Detection and Repair

New federal regulations mandate that gas utilities increase leak detection and repair of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from gas meters, the largest source of such leaks; these rules, stemming from a law passed during President Trump's term, are currently being finalized by the Biden administrati...

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theguardian.com
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Scholz opposes EU car emission fines

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposes EU fines on carmakers for missing 2025 CO2 emission targets (93.6g/km, €95/gram penalty), citing economic challenges and upcoming elections, creating tension between environmental regulations and industrial needs.

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