Tag #Environmental Damage

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Illegal Gold Mining in Mozambique Threatens Water Supply

Thousands of illegal gold miners in Mozambique's Manica province are polluting the Révuè River and its tributaries, endangering the Chicamba dam, the region's main water source, prompting a crackdown by the regional government.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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KfW Accused of Irresponsible Banking Practices in Overseas Projects

A new report accuses KfW, the world's largest development bank, of insufficiently addressing human rights and environmental violations in its overseas projects, leading to displacement, pollution, and silencing of dissent, despite its commitment to "Responsible Banking.

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No Poverty
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Greece: 2025 Wildfires Burn 468,000 Acres

As of late August 2025, wildfires in Greece have scorched 468,000 acres, placing 2025 as the fifth worst wildfire year in the last two decades, impacting regions like Chios, Achaea, and Feneos.

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Climate Action
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Spain's Unprecedented Wildfires: 150,000 Hectares Burned, Disinformation Spreads

Spain is battling its worst wildfire season in three decades, with over 150,000 hectares burned, forcing 30,000 evacuations and sparking false claims of arson for land development, which are contradicted by existing laws.

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Climate Action
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MOL's Delayed Response to Oil Pipeline Leak Causes Significant Environmental Damage in Hungary

A damaged MOL oil pipeline in Hungary leaked 487 cubic meters of fuel after a 40-day delay in response, impacting local residents and potentially Lake Velence; the company's slow remediation efforts and refusal to relocate affected individuals have caused significant hardship.

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56% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
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China's Southeast Asia Expansion: Economic Growth vs. Environmental Damage

Chinese companies' expansion into Southeast Asia's resource sector, particularly nickel processing in Indonesia and rare earth mining in Myanmar, is causing significant environmental damage and health risks for local populations, despite contributing to economic growth.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Skopje Air Pollution from Drisla Landfill Fire

A fire at the Drisla landfill in Skopje, North Macedonia, continues to cause significant air pollution, with PM2.5 levels reaching 7.9 times the WHO recommended limit in some areas, prompting accusations of government negligence and suspicions of arson.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Environmental and Health Impacts of Cigarette Filters

Cigarette filters, made of non-biodegradable cellulose acetate, cause significant environmental pollution, while their purported health benefits are scientifically refuted, highlighting a dual public health and environmental crisis.

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Life Below Water
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Devastating Drought Cripples Iraq's Chibayish Marshes, Threatening Livelihoods and Biodiversity

Decades-long drought, exacerbated by upstream damming and record heat, has decimated Iraq's Chibayish marshes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, causing displacement, economic hardship for local communities, and a drastic decline in biodiversity.

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Life on Land
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China's Southeast Asia Expansion: Balancing Economic Growth with Environmental Concerns

Driven by stricter regulations and overcapacity at home, Chinese companies are expanding their mining and processing operations across Southeast Asia, raising concerns about environmental damage and social impacts, despite also funding clean energy projects in the region.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Spain Wildfires Show Improvement Amidst Resource Constraints and Arson Concerns

As of today, Spain reports 18 active wildfires, with Castilla y León being the most affected region. Favorable weather conditions are aiding the firefighting efforts, although resources remain strained, and a pattern of night-time fires suggests possible arson.

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Climate Action
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Stubble Burning Devastates Turkish Soil, Fuels Wildfires

Associate Professor Musa Uludağ warns that stubble burning in Turkey is destroying topsoil, killing beneficial organisms, and increasing the risk of wildfires, causing irreversible damage to agriculture and the environment.

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56% Bias Score

Life on Land

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