Tag #Environmental Damage

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WA Coral Reef Crisis Spurs Protests and Inquiry

Protests against Woodside Energy's open day at the WA Maritime Museum highlighted the 90% mortality rate of some WA coral reefs due to a marine heatwave, prompting a parliamentary investigation into development approvals and raising concerns about future environmental damage.

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Life Below Water
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Agent Orange's Lingering Impact: Vietnam's 50-Year Struggle

On the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's end, approximately three million Vietnamese, including many children, suffer from severe health issues due to exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the US military, which caused widespread contamination and continues to affect food and water sourc...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Major Fire Ravages Mount Vesuvius National Park

A major fire in the Mount Vesuvius National Park, visible from space, is still raging despite efforts from 6 Canadairs, 4 helicopters, and 15 Civil Protection teams. The fire, which has three active fronts, has caused significant damage to agriculture and tourism and is under investigation.

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Life on Land
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Record-breaking European Wildfires in 2024: Portugal Hardest Hit"

2024 marked Europe's warmest year since 1940, resulting in widespread wildfires that destroyed nearly 450 square kilometers in Portugal alone, highlighting the significant impact of climate change and human activity.

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Climate Action
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Massive Wildfire Devastates Southern France, Leaving One Dead

A wildfire in southern France's Aude region, starting Tuesday near Ribaute, has burned over 16,000 hectares, resulting in one death, 13 injuries, and three missing persons; the A9 highway was temporarily closed due to the fire's proximity.

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Climate Action
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Portugal Fights Widespread Wildfires Amidst Severe Heatwave

Portugal battles three major wildfires in Ponte da Barca, Arouca, and Penafiel, fueled by a severe heatwave, causing widespread evacuations, injuries, and significant ecological damage; a Canadair plane made a water landing during firefighting operations in Penafiel.

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Climate Action
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Millions of Liters of Oil Leak from Aging UK Electricity Cables

Millions of liters of oil have leaked from aging UK electricity cables over the past 15 years, causing environmental damage; UK Power Networks is responsible for the most leaks, with the largest single incident involving 24,000 liters in Edinburgh.

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Life Below Water
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Colorado Fights Two Major Wildfires Amid Extreme Conditions

Colorado battles two massive wildfires, the Lee fire (fifth largest in state history at over 130,000 acres, 7% contained) and the Elk fire (over 14,000 acres, 30% contained), amid gusty winds, dry conditions, and evacuations; Governor Polis declares disaster emergency.

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Climate Action
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Record 2024 European Wildfires: Portugal Suffers Greatest Losses

2024 was Europe's hottest year since 1940, resulting in record wildfires; Portugal suffered the most significant losses with 450 sq km burned, exceeding even 2017's devastation (902.6 sq km and 117 deaths).

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Climate Action
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Mass Bee Deaths in Novosibirsk Region Raise Concerns About Pesticide Use

Beekeepers in the Novosibirsk region's Toguchinsky and Kochkovsky districts report mass bee deaths, possibly from pesticide use on nearby fields, resulting in significant economic losses and prompting investigations by regional authorities and Rosselkhoznadzor.

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Zero Hunger
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UK to Enhance Checks on Waste Tyre Exports to India Amid Illegal Burning Concerns

The UK Environment Agency will introduce enhanced checks from October 1st on waste tyre exports to India after a BBC investigation revealed millions of tyres were being illegally burned in makeshift furnaces, causing serious health and environmental damage; the agency acknowledges it is "highly like...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Illegal Wastewater Discharges Disrupt German Treatment Plants

Illegal discharges of wastewater, including chemical substances and oil, severely disrupted wastewater treatment plants in Dietzenbach and Edertal Bergheim, Germany, causing high ammonium levels and near-catastrophic damage, respectively.

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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