Tag #Environmental Damage

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Suriname's Illegal Gold Mining Crisis: Environmental Devastation and Social Injustice

Illegal gold mining in Suriname, predominantly by Chinese miners using cyanide, is rapidly expanding, causing severe environmental damage and health risks to indigenous communities due to weak government oversight and potential corruption.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Massive Seaweed Invasion Devastates Cádiz Coast

Cádiz authorities have removed 1,200 tons of invasive Rugulopteryx okamurae seaweed since May 2025, impacting tourism, fishing, and biodiversity; a new plan addresses research, monitoring, and potential recycling.

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Life Below Water
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Water Company CEO Pay Rises 5% to \pounds1.1 Million Amidst Environmental Concerns

The average pay for water company chief executives in England and Wales increased by 5% to \pounds1.1 million in 2024-25, despite a bonus ban for some companies and public criticism of their environmental record; total executive pay reached \pounds15 million.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Wildfires in Albania and Bulgaria Cause Injuries and Millions in Damages

Wildfires in Albania injured three, displaced thousands, and destroyed abandoned houses near Delvino, Avlonas County; simultaneously, Bulgaria battles numerous fires, causing .5 million EUR in damages, highlighting climate change and human negligence as key factors.

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German Lake Shorelines Damaged by Boats: Study Recommends Stricter Regulations

A new study reveals that motorboats and passenger ships significantly damage German lake shorelines by disturbing shallow-water ecosystems; researchers recommend stricter regulations, including boat size limits, minimum distances from shore, and speed limits, especially in protected areas. Lake Cons...

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Life Below Water
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Aquaculture Waste Scandal in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Atlantic Salmon Federation alleges that aquaculture companies in Newfoundland and Labrador are illegally dumping plastic waste, including broken cages and ropes, at six sites along the province's south coast, based on satellite imagery and on-site investigations; this has prompted calls for a mo...

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Udmurtia Forest Fires: Human Negligence Costs Millions

Between 2020 and 2024, 237 forest fires in Udmurtia, Russia, burned 241.4 hectares, causing €112.6 million in damages; human negligence is the main cause, and a strict fire regime is now in effect.

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Life on Land
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Turkey Fights Widespread Wildfires; 84 Blazes, 1765 Evacuated

Turkey is battling 84 wildfires, 36 in forested areas, on August 2nd, 2024; Mersin, Antalya fires are contained, while efforts continue in Karabük, Bursa, and Kahramanmaraş, with 1,765 people evacuated.

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Increased Forest Fire Risk in Turkey Due to Climate Change

Professor Ertuğrul Bilgili of KTÜ warns of increased forest fire risk in Western and Inner Black Sea, and southern Marmara regions of Turkey due to prolonged droughts and unusual weather patterns, urging a reevaluation of forestry practices and fire prevention strategies.

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Life on Land
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Australian Taxpayers to Pay \$500M+ for Chevron Oil Field Cleanup

Australian taxpayers will pay over \$500 million to clean up Chevron's North West Shelf oil field, despite \$1 billion in royalties paid, due to a royalty refund agreement where 40% of cleanup costs are reimbursed. Further gas migration from decommissioning sites adds environmental and financial unc...

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Climate Action
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Peru's Lobitos Faces Another Oil Spill, Exposing Systemic Failures

On July 7th, 2025, a new oil spill of 5.46 barrels occurred near Lobitos, Peru, from Petroperú's inactive well 383, affecting the fishing community and highlighting ongoing issues with oil infrastructure and environmental oversight. This follows a December 2024 spill and reveals systemic failures wi...

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Invasive Beetle Poses Imminent Threat to Sydney's Trees

Sydney's trees face an imminent threat from the polyphagous shot-hole borer, an invasive beetle that has already led to the removal of 4,000 trees in Perth; experts warn of a heightened risk of the beetle's spread to Sydney via the transportation of infested wood, emphasizing the need for immediate ...

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Life on Land

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