Tag #Environmental Impact

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Trump's Executive Order Sparks Global Deep-Sea Mining Debate

President Trump's executive order authorizing deep-sea mining in international waters, potentially violating the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, has sparked a global debate, with The Metals Company (TMC) already applying for a license to mine the Pacific Ocean floor for valuable minerals and fa...

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Life Below Water
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Lelystad Airport Likely to Host Netherlands' F-35 Fighter Jets

The Netherlands will likely base its F-35 fighter jets at Lelystad Airport, despite opposition from environmental groups and some politicians. The decision is expected later this month, and also includes plans for up to 10,000 passenger flights per year.

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Satellite Proliferation Impacts Astronomy, Ecology, and Raises Equity Concerns

The proliferation of approximately 13,000 satellites orbiting Earth causes night sky brightening, impacting astronomical research, ecological systems reliant on natural light-dark cycles, and raising concerns about the ethical implications of space commercialization and its disproportionate effects ...

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Life on Land
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North Devon Council Approves Controversial Wind Farm Cable Plan Amidst Local Opposition

North Devon Council approved plans to lay electrical cables from an offshore wind farm to Saunton Sands despite 1,843 objections, highlighting the conflict between renewable energy and environmental protection in a UNESCO biosphere and popular tourist beach.

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FAA Approves SpaceX's Starship Launch Increase to 25 Annually

The FAA approved SpaceX's request to increase Starship launches from 5 to 25 annually, despite past launch failures and environmental concerns, to support NASA and Department of Defense missions, prompting criticism from environmental groups.

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Business Owners Resist AI Adoption Amidst Environmental and Societal Concerns

Business owners in London and Seattle express concerns about AI's environmental impact, societal effects, and the devaluation of human skills, highlighting a growing resistance to its widespread adoption despite the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT.

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Invasive Asian Needle Ant Poses Life-Threatening Risk Across 19 U.S. States

The invasive Asian needle ant, originally from China and Korea, has spread to 19 U.S. states, causing three cases of anaphylactic shock last year and decimating native ant populations, impacting forest ecosystems.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sustainable Denim: Choosing Quality Over Trends

The article explores the ever-changing trends in jeans, highlighting the environmental impact of fast fashion and advocating for mindful consumption, repair, and investment in durable, well-made jeans.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Conflicting Plans for Brisbane's Victoria Park: Heritage Listing vs. Olympic Stadium

In April 2025, Queensland's Environment Department recommended full heritage listing for Victoria Park, directly opposing the government's plan to build a 63,000-seat Olympic stadium there; however, the government passed legislation overriding this recommendation to allow stadium construction.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Limburg Approves Hydrogen Plant Despite Negative Environmental Assessment

The Limburg province approved a €1 billion water hydrogen factory on the Chemelot industrial site despite a negative environmental impact assessment from the Commission for Environmental Impact Assessment (mer) due to unclear environmental effects, particularly concerning sulfur and nitrogen emissio...

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FAA Approves 25 SpaceX Starship Launches Annually

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved SpaceX to launch its Starship rocket up to 25 times yearly from its Boca Chica facility, a significant increase from the previous limit of five, boosting its testing schedule for NASA's moon mission and potential private Mars missions.

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Texas SpaceX Base Becomes Independent City: Starbase

On May 3, 2025, Boca Chica Village, Texas, overwhelmingly voted to become Starbase, an independent city primarily populated by SpaceX employees, raising concerns about environmental impact and potential conflicts of interest.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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