Tag #Environmental Impact

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Pesticide harm to 800+ non-target species revealed in Nature Communications study

A Nature Communications study analyzing 1705 studies found that pesticides harm over 800 non-target species, impacting growth, reproduction, and behavior in animals, plants, and microorganisms, even at field-realistic application levels, highlighting the need for more sustainable agricultural practi...

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Life on Land
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Heathrow Announces Multibillion-Pound Expansion Amidst Third Runway Debate

Heathrow Airport announced a multibillion-pound expansion plan to improve existing infrastructure and increase capacity before the potential building of a third runway, funded by shareholders, with airlines and customers covering the expanded services costs; however, the plan faces criticism and unc...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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US Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban

President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 4th, eliminating all previous exemptions and aiming to boost domestic industries, while simultaneously reversing the ban on plastic straws, despite environmental concerns.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Road Salt Harms Ecosystems: Study Reveals De-Icing Impact

A study in Science of the Total Environment found that excessive road salt in northern Virginia exceeded vegetation tolerance levels twice in 12 months, impacting 14 retention basins and 255 plant species, highlighting the need for eco-friendly de-icing alternatives due to the resulting ecosystem da...

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Life on Land
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Liquid Death Pauses International Sales Due to Production Bottleneck

Liquid Death, a \$1.4 billion canned beverage brand popular with Gen Z, is temporarily pausing international sales due to production constraints after shifting manufacturing from Austria back to the US, despite strong brand awareness and high social media engagement.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Trump's Return-to-Office Mandate Impacts 1.1 Million Federal Employees and Environmental Goals

President Trump's executive order requires 1.1 million US federal employees eligible for remote work to return to in-person work within 30 days, potentially increasing greenhouse gas emissions and negatively impacting work-life balance; the order was signed on his first day in office and guidelines ...

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Climate Action
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A8 Highway Expansion in Bavaria Faces Legal Challenges and Cost Overruns

A €3.6 billion expansion of Germany's A8 highway faces legal challenges from environmental groups and cost overruns, prompting modifications to the plan, including a proposal for variable lanes instead of full expansion in some sections.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Athens' Ultra-Cheap Clothing Stores: Ethical and Environmental Concerns

In Athens, Greece, inexpensive clothing stores selling plastic costumes and cheaply made clothing are prevalent, especially around holidays like Carnival, raising ethical and environmental concerns about labor practices and unsustainable consumption habits.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Paris AI Summit Highlights Environmental and Inequality Concerns

A Paris summit, co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi, addressed the environmental impact and potential for increased inequality from artificial intelligence, with experts warning of an unsustainable trajectory and emphasizing the need for worker involvement.

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Climate Action
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Lake Van's Shrinking Water Levels Expose Giant Microbialites

Due to a 4-5 year long receding water level in Lake Van, Turkey, caused by climate change and drought, the world's largest microbialites are now exposed along the shoreline of Altınsaç, Gevaş, attracting tourists.

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Life Below Water
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AI's Rise: Promises and Perils of Widespread Adoption

The global prioritization of AI deployment is causing increased technological dependence and environmental damage, exacerbating existing inequalities, especially in the Global South, and raising ethical concerns regarding human rights and discrimination.

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Reduced Inequality
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Greek Municipalities Challenge Elliniko Marina Expansion

Glyfada and Alimos municipalities are challenging the Elliniko development's marina expansion in Greece's Supreme Court, citing negative impacts on Glyfada's beach and fourth marina, due to inadequate environmental impact assessment and deviation from the original 2018 plan.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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