Tag #Environmental Concerns

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Uranium Found in Colorado's Chimney Hollow Dam Rocks

Weeks before completion, uranium was discovered in the rocks of Colorado's nearly finished Chimney Hollow Dam, raising concerns about long-term water quality for over 1 million residents; Northern Water is working with the EPA to monitor and mitigate.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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UK Invests \£14.2 Billion in New Nuclear Power Plant Amidst Environmental Concerns

The UK government invested \£14.2 billion in Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, expected to power six million homes, create 10,000 jobs, and replace Sizewell B; however, the project faces environmental lawsuits.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Chile's Salmon Industry: Economic Boom vs. Environmental Concerns

Chile's $6.4 billion salmon industry, employing 86,000, faces environmental criticism due to 408 farms operating within protected areas, creating tension between economic benefits and environmental preservation.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Lelystad Airport Likely to Host Dutch F-35 Fighter Jets

The Netherlands is likely to base its F-35 fighter jets at Lelystad Airport, despite concerns regarding nitrogen permits, opposition from farmers and environmental groups, and political resistance to accompanying passenger flights, which are expected to total a maximum of 10,000 per year.

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Climate Action
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Saskatchewan Authorizes Controlled Burns of Derelict Buildings Amid Firefighter Opposition

Saskatchewan's Bill 21 allows municipalities to conduct controlled burns of derelict buildings for training, despite firefighters' concerns about health and environmental risks from asbestos, lead paint, and other toxins; a pilot program will be launched by November.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Widjaja Addresses Concerns Over Pulp and Paper Empire in Canada

Indonesian industrialist Jackson Widjaja, owner of Canada's largest pulp and paper company, Paper Excellence (formerly Domtar), has given his first interview amid concerns over his family's past environmental record and human rights abuses in Indonesia. Widjaja, who plans to further expand his Canad...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Bregenz Plans Official Nude Beach Despite Environmental Concerns

The Austrian city of Bregenz plans to legalize a nude beach on Lake Constance's Mehrerau lakeshore, despite environmental concerns about a nearby protected area containing rare plants; a final decision is expected by June 26th.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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LNG Canada Begins Exports, Facing Competition and Regulatory Hurdles

LNG Canada, a joint venture primarily owned by Shell and Petronas, is poised to begin exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Asia within weeks, marking a significant step for Canada's energy sector, but facing competition from Alaska and regulatory hurdles.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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JBS Faces Shareholder Vote on Controversial NYSE Listing

JBS, a Brazilian meat company with a history of corruption and environmental issues, received SEC approval for a NYSE listing despite significant opposition; a shareholder vote is scheduled for Friday with early results showing 52% against the listing.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Ilva Workers Face Layoffs Amidst Safety Concerns

Following a May 7th furnace incident at the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto, Italy, approximately 4,000 workers face potential layoffs due to production cuts and insufficient funding to address long-standing safety concerns, reigniting a twelve-year-old debate over plant safety and environmental ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Tata Steel IJmuiden Reports €90 Million Profit After Job Cut Announcement

Tata Steel's IJmuiden plant reported a €90 million profit in the year to March 2025, despite previously announcing 1,600 job cuts due to poor financial performance; this follows years of losses and contrasts with the strong performance of the parent company's Indian operations.

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SpaceX's Starbase Officially Becomes a City

SpaceX's South Texas rocket facility, Starbase, overwhelmingly voted to incorporate as a city, granting it more control over local operations, including potential beach closures, despite community concerns and protests.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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