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B.C. Wildfire Grows to 34 Square Kilometers, Prompts Evacuations

A wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., grew to over 34 square kilometers by Thursday, prompting evacuation orders and alerts for nearby communities due to its rapid spread and the ongoing drought conditions.

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South African Court Blocks Oil Project Over Climate Change Concerns

A South African court blocked TotalEnergies' offshore oil and gas exploration project near Cape Town for insufficient climate change impact assessment, requiring a reassessment considering cumulative emissions from exploration and potential production, highlighting increasing legal scrutiny of fossi...

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Anji County's Sustainable Transformation: From Quarries to Eco-Tourism

Anji County in Zhejiang province, China, transitioned from a quarrying village to a thriving eco-tourism destination and hub for green startups, increasing rural residents' average annual per capita disposable income nearly sevenfold (from 7,034 yuan to 48,879 yuan) in two decades by prioritizing en...

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Cloudburst in Indian Kashmir Kills 46, Hundreds Missing

At least 46 deaths and over 200 missing are reported following a cloudburst in Chasoti, Kishtwar district, Indian Kashmir, on Thursday, impacting a pilgrimage route and mirroring a recent Uttarakhand disaster.

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No Poverty
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UN Plastic Treaty Talks Fail to Reach Agreement in Geneva

International talks in Geneva to create a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution ended Thursday without an agreement, as disagreements between nations regarding production caps and the inclusion of meaningful measures stalled negotiations.

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Life Below Water
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Spain's Wildfire Crisis: Prevention Costs Far Outweighed by Extinction

Spain's wildfire crisis reveals a stark financial imbalance: extinction costs (10,000-20,000 euros/hectare) vastly outweigh prevention (300-3,000 euros/hectare), prompting experts to advocate for a preventative shift in policy.

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Spain Wildfires: Three Dead, Government Response Under Fire

Spain's wildfires have claimed three lives, exposing systemic failures in prevention and response; the government's initial inaction and subsequent political infighting have intensified public criticism.

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WA Coral Reef Crisis Spurs Protests and Inquiry

Protests against Woodside Energy's open day at the WA Maritime Museum highlighted the 90% mortality rate of some WA coral reefs due to a marine heatwave, prompting a parliamentary investigation into development approvals and raising concerns about future environmental damage.

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Anji County: A Chinese Model of Sustainable Development

Anji County, Zhejiang province, China, once ravaged by quarrying, has transformed into a model of sustainable development over two decades, raising per capita income sevenfold and attracting thousands of young professionals, driven by a philosophy emphasizing environmental protection.

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Climate Change and Conflict Threaten Burkina Faso's Tiébélé World Heritage Site

The Royal Court of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique painted houses, is threatened by unpredictable rainfall due to climate change and decreased tourism caused by jihadist violence, impacting its preservation and the local economy.

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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Extended Amidst Deep Divisions

Negotiations for a UN treaty to curb plastic pollution, underway in Geneva, were extended to August 15th after a proposed draft was rejected; the extension reflects deep divisions between countries favoring strong regulations and those resisting them, with the global plastic production projected to ...

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France Under Orange Alert as Heatwave Intensifies

France faces its second heatwave of the summer, with 70 departments under orange alert due to temperatures reaching 40°C in the southwest, impacting vulnerable populations and causing municipalities to open cooling centers and adjust public services; the heatwave is linked to climate change and is e...

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