Tag #Environment

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Bunbury Family Wins \$1 Million Lottery

A Bunbury family won \$1 million in the lottery after a spontaneous ticket purchase while waiting for a son's haircut; other news includes a delayed tree-replanting project, lack of nitrous oxide sales enforcement, and an AFL player's appeal against a suspension.

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Reduced Inequality
napoli.repubblica.it
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Caserta Protest Demands Social Justice, Peace

Over 1000 people protested in Caserta, Italy, demanding peace, better policies for immigrants and the environment, and improved management of public assets; the Prefecture promised to facilitate dialogue with city officials to address their concerns.

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No Poverty
lemonde.fr
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A69 Highway Construction: French Court to Decide on Resumption

A French court is deciding whether to resume construction of the A69 highway after a February 27th suspension, weighing economic benefits against environmental concerns; a decision is expected by May 28th.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Record Low River Levels Prompt Welsh Drought Expert Meeting

Record low river levels in Wales, particularly the Dee and Yscir at their driest since the 1970s, have prompted a meeting of drought experts this week to discuss upgrading drought status and issuing stronger water use advice; spring rainfall was only 49% of average.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
bbc.com
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Loch Lomond Resort Approved Despite Opposition

The Scottish government approved Flamingo Land's £40 million Lomond Banks resort at Loch Lomond, overturning the national park authority's rejection despite widespread opposition and environmental concerns, contingent on a legally binding agreement to mitigate negative impacts.

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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Queensland Government Defunds Environmental Defenders Office

The Queensland government will cut \$500,000 in state funding for the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) in June, breaking a pre-election promise and echoing a similar move under Campbell Newman. The EDO provides free legal aid to communities challenging environmental projects, and the funding cut...

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Life on Land
theguardian.com
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New Zealand's Fast-Tracked Mining Plan Sparks Environmental Concerns

New Zealand plans to significantly increase mineral exports over the next decade through a fast-tracked mining process, despite environmental concerns and public protests, prioritizing economic growth and resource self-sufficiency.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Launches Integrated Plan for River and Lake Restoration

China unveiled a 2025-2027 action plan for river and lake protection and restoration, integrating water resource, environment, and ecology management to achieve a "beautiful" river or lake standard by 2035, improving water quality and aquatic biodiversity.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
news.sky.com
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UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Waste and Youth Usage

The UK bans the sale of disposable vapes from June 1st to tackle environmental waste and reduce youth vaping, with penalties ranging from fines to prison sentences depending on the region.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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EU Delays Anti-Deforestation Law, Classifies Brazil as Standard Risk

The European Union's anti-deforestation law, delayed until late 2025, will require exporters to prove their products are deforestation-free since 2021, classifying Brazil as a standard-risk country alongside Indonesia and Malaysia, prompting criticism from environmental groups.

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Life on Land
forbes.com
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Salgado Retrospective at Les Franciscaines: A 50-Year Journey Through Photography

Sebastião Salgado's retrospective at Les Franciscaines in France, running until June 1, 2025, showcases over 50 years of his impactful black and white photography documenting global issues, from conflict to environmental challenges, offering a powerful visual journey.

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No Poverty
kathimerini.gr
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Greece Bypasses Court Rulings on Building Permits with Green Fee Amendment

The Greek Ministry of Environment introduced an amendment bypassing court decisions that nullified building permits utilizing New Building Regulations (NOK) bonuses; projects can proceed by paying a fee for green initiatives, prioritizing developers over citizens concerned about increased constructi...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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