Tag #Environmental Concerns

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Ukraine Pushes for Controversial Nuclear Reactor Project

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges parliament to approve the construction of two older Bulgarian-made nuclear reactors at the Khmelnitsky power plant to bolster energy independence, despite concerns over compatibility and foundation integrity.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK Unveils £78bn Growth Plan Amid Environmental and Regional Concerns

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £78bn plan to boost economic growth, focusing on creating a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge, expanding Heathrow, and improving infrastructure; however, this has raised concerns about environmental impacts and regional inequalities.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Nepal Hikes Mount Everest Permit Fees by 36%

Nepal raised Mount Everest climbing permit fees by 36%, increasing the spring season cost to \$15,000, effective September, to boost tourism revenue and potentially improve safety and environmental protection on the mountain.

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Reduced Inequality
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St Albans Greenbelt Development Plan Sparks Local Outrage

St Albans Council submitted a plan to build 15,000 homes on 800 hectares of greenbelt land by 2041, prompting outrage from residents concerned about infrastructure, flooding, and the council's £200 million debt.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Experts Predict a Complex 2025: Challenges and Opportunities

Six global experts offered their predictions for 2025 to Euronews, ranging from environmental concerns (Piccard, Neubauer) and social issues (Doowy, Herrero) to specific conflicts (Watson), reflecting a complex interplay of challenges and opportunities.

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Climate Action
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England's Controversial Incinerator Expansion Plan Faces Public Backlash

England is facing a backlash over plans to build 41 new waste incinerators, despite concerns that they are the UK's dirtiest form of power and will undermine efforts to achieve net zero emissions; 27 have already been given permits and some are under construction.

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Climate Action
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Unsafe Ship Scrapping in South Asia: Nine Dead, 45 Injured in 2024

A 2024 Shipbreaking Platform study reveals that 409 ships were scrapped globally, with 255 in South Asia, resulting in nine deaths and 45 injuries due to hazardous working conditions; Bangladesh was the primary location, with China criticized for exporting ships despite its own recycling capabilitie...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Heathrow Expansion Approved Despite Environmental Concerns

The UK government approved a third runway at Heathrow Airport, aiming to boost economic growth despite environmental concerns and opposition from London's mayor and some Labour MPs; the project's success depends on securing private finance and local government cooperation.

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Climate Action
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Madrid's Formula 1 Circuit: €137 Million Contract Awarded Amidst Controversy

Five Spanish construction companies bid for the €137 million contract to build Madrid's temporary Formula 1 circuit, prompting concerns about financial viability and environmental impact, despite the project's aim to avoid repeating Valencia's costly mistakes.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Putin Prioritizes Citizen Impact in 2025 Government Meeting

President Putin chaired a government meeting reviewing 2024 accomplishments and 2025 plans, emphasizing citizen impact. Key initiatives included housing improvements benefiting 2.5 million people, a new infrastructure project for 20 million more, a mining ban in energy-short regions, and efforts to ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Amulsar Gold Mine Faces Economic and Security Risks

Experts warn that Armenia's Amulsar gold mine project, located 15km from the Azerbaijani border, faces substantial economic and security risks, despite the government's partial ownership and Lydian Armenia's plans for autumn operation.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dutch Plastic Recycling Company Blue Cycle Declares Bankruptcy

Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen-based company that converted plastic waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving €7 million from the provincial sustainability fund.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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