Tag #Environmental Damage

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Morelos Wildfires Part of Wider Mexican Crisis

Wildfires have consumed 1,169 hectares near Tepoztlán, Morelos, impacting tourism during Easter week, as part of a national crisis with 106 active fires burning 42,084 hectares, fueled by a severe drought and resulting in one firefighter death.

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Andalusian Municipalities Demand Action on Mining Pollution in Guadalquivir River

Ten Andalusian municipalities and economic sectors are demanding action from the regional government regarding heavy metal pollution from mining discharges in the Guadalquivir River, citing threats to 60,000 jobs and potential health risks, as a recent study found elevated levels of lead in fish exc...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
theguardian.com
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Chevron Ordered to Pay $744 Million for Coastal Wetland Destruction

A Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay $744 million for destroying coastal wetlands due to oil and gas operations, violating state regulations, impacting hurricane protection, and setting a precedent for 41 similar pending lawsuits.

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Life Below Water
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Nantucket Wind Turbine Failure Raises Environmental Concerns

A Vineyard Wind ocean turbine, part of a Biden administration-backed green energy project, was destroyed by lightning in February 2024, months after a blade's failure scattered fiberglass debris and closed six Nantucket beaches, raising environmental and safety concerns.

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nos.nl
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Dutch Defence Exercise Fire Devastates 130 Hectares of Nature Reserve Near Ede

During a Dutch Defence military exercise near Ede, a training grenade ignited a fire that consumed approximately 130 hectares of nature reserve; the fire, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, is still not fully extinguished, resulting in significant ecological damage.

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Life on Land
dailymail.co.uk
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Oil Tanker Collision in North Sea: One Dead, Fuel Spill, and Environmental Damage

On March 10th, the US oil tanker Stena Immaculate collided with the container ship Solong 12 miles off East Yorkshire; one sailor is missing, thousands of liters of jet fuel spilled, and plastic nurdles washed ashore; the tanker will be towed to the Port of Tyne for inspection after fuel removal.

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Life Below Water
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Groningen Gas Halt: Improved Safety and Trust, but Long-Term Concerns Remain

A year after halting Groningen gas extraction, residents report slightly improved safety and trust in authorities, though concerns persist for those with significant property damage; the long-term house reinforcement project, now extending to 2034, may reverse recent positive trends.

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Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
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Russian Drone Attack Damages Chernobyl Shelter

A Russian drone attack on February 14th caused a 15-square-meter hole and over 200 smaller holes in the Chernobyl New Safe Confinement shelter, resulting in a three-week fire that damaged the roof and pressure control systems. Despite normal radiation levels, experts are concerned about the structur...

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Good Health and Well-being
foxnews.com
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Mexico to Dump 400 Million Gallons of Sewage into Tijuana River, Impacting U.S.

Mexico plans to release 400 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Tijuana River, which flows into the U.S., causing beach closures, health problems, and environmental damage in San Diego; U.S. officials are seeking federal action to address this decades-long issue.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
nos.nl
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Wildfire Engulfs 130 Hectares Near Ede After Military Exercise

A military training exercise near Ede, Netherlands, accidentally caused a wildfire that burned approximately 130 hectares of nature reserve on August 23, 2024, due to a training grenade igniting dry vegetation in windy conditions.

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Life on Land
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Environment Agency Reviews UK Tire Exports to India After Illegal Burning Exposed

Following a BBC investigation revealing that millions of UK waste tires exported to India for recycling are instead being illegally burned, causing significant environmental damage and health issues, the Environment Agency launched a review and will send a delegation to India.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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South Korea Wildfires Kill 18, Destroy Hundreds of Structures

Wildfires in South Korea's southeastern region have killed at least 18 people, injured almost 20, and destroyed hundreds of structures, including the 1,000-year-old Gounsa temple, prompting thousands of military personnel and firefighters to battle five active blazes that have consumed over 17,000 h...

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