Tag #Environment

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National Theatre Adopts Eco-Friendly Flower Dye for Costumes

The National Theatre in London is pioneering a sustainable initiative by using natural dyes from its new on-site garden for costumes, reducing reliance on toxic chemical dyes and benefiting the environment and the health of its workers.

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Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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Controversial Salmon Farm Approved in Loch Long Despite Opposition

Scottish ministers approved a new salmon farm in Loch Long, Argyll, using a semi-closed containment system, despite a 2022 rejection by the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority and a negative recommendation from the planning reporter, sparking significant local opposition and enviro...

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Life Below Water
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Sewage Pollution Threatens Windermere's Water Quality and Biodiversity

A large-scale citizen science survey reveals consistently poor bathing water quality in Windermere due to high levels of sewage pollution, with bacteria concentrations five to seven times higher than average in some popular tourist areas, threatening rare freshwater species and jeopardizing the lake...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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New Zealand to Charge Tourists for Access to Natural Sites, Ease Conservation Regulations

New Zealand plans to charge international tourists NZ$20-40 to access popular natural sites from 2027, generating NZ$62 million annually for site upkeep, while simultaneously easing regulations on conservation land to boost economic growth, sparking criticism from environmental groups.

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60% Bias Score

Life on Land
taz.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Germany's Nuclear Waste Plan Faces Sharp Criticism

Germany's National Disposal Program (NaPro) for nuclear waste is facing intense criticism due to its failure to address critical issues like aging interim storage, delayed permanent site selection, and insufficient repository capacity, leading to concerns about safety and environmental protection.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
foxnews.com
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Santa Ynez Oil Reserve Reopens After Five Months

The Santa Ynez Unit oil reserve, offline since a 2015 pipeline break, was reopened in five months under the Trump administration, yielding 190 million barrels of recoverable oil despite environmental concerns raised by California representatives.

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Climate Action
themarker.com
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Orot Rabin Remains Israel's Top Polluting Plant Despite Emission Reduction

The Orot Rabin power station in Hadera was ranked Israel's most polluting plant in 2024 by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, emitting pollutants valued at \$870 million, despite a 10% reduction from 2023 due to reduced use of older coal-fired units. The report highlights significant disparit...

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Climate Action
bbc.com
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Judge Orders Closure of Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Due to Everglades Damage

A US federal judge ordered the closure of President Trump's Florida migrant detention center, "Alligator Alcatraz", within 60 days due to irreparable environmental damage to the Everglades, rejecting a state appeal and halting all operations and construction; the decision follows a temporary restrai...

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Life on Land
dw.com
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Italy Approves Controversial €13.5 Billion Strait of Messina Bridge

The Italian government approved a €13.5 billion plan to build a 3.3-kilometer bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy by 2032, despite concerns about its cost, earthquake risks, environmental impact, and potential mafia infiltration; the project is expected to boost the economy of Southern Italy ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
roma.corriere.it
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Lazio Coastal Water Pollution: 17 of 24 Sites Polluted

Goletta Verde's July 14-17th Lazio coastal water quality assessment found 17 of 24 sites polluted; 7 highly polluted sites were in Rome province (Santa Marinella, Cerveteri, Ladispoli, Ostia, Fiumicino, Ardea, Anzio, Nettuno), 1 in Viterbo province (Tarquinia), and 4 in Latina province (Latina, Form...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
sueddeutsche.de
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Bavarian Water Levy Sparks Controversy Over Exemptions and Funding

Bavaria's new water levy faces criticism for its large exemptions for farmers and businesses, lack of comprehensive metering, and potential for shifting costs to citizens, while municipalities threaten legal action over the state's proposed role in high-water protection projects.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
theglobeandmail.com
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B.C. First Nations Reject Proposed Oil Pipeline

Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, demanding the rejection of any new crude oil pipeline proposals to their northwest coast, citing environmental risks and upholding their 2010 ban on oil tankers in their territorial waters based on an...

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Life Below Water

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