Tag #Environmental Impact

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California Awards \$1.5 Million to Reduce Golden Eagle Wind Turbine Deaths

California will provide up to \$1.5 million in grants for projects to reduce golden eagle deaths caused by wind turbines in three counties, following a settlement with ESI Energy LLC for violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which resulted in at least 150 eagle deaths since 2012.

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Life on Land
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\$1 Billion Sought for Northwest Territories Transportation Project

The Northwest Territories seeks \$1 billion in federal funding for the Slave Geological Province Corridor, a nearly 190,000-square-kilometer all-season road project with potential economic and security benefits, but also faces environmental and Indigenous concerns.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Legal Challenges Threaten Elliniko Development

The municipalities of Glyfada and Alimos are challenging the construction permit for a casino complex in the Elliniko project, citing concerns about environmental impact and the application of building regulations; this may delay the project and deter investors.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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AI Art Exhibit Explores Human-Technology Evolution

Generation to Generation: Conversing with Kindred Technologies," a new exhibit by artists Nathaniel Stern and Sasha Stiles at the Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph, Michigan (through July 27), explores the intertwined evolution of humans and technology using six large-scale installations featuring AI-g...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Trump Halts $5 Billion Empire Wind Project Amid Concerns Over Faulty Environmental Review

The Trump administration halted the $5 billion Empire Wind project off the New York and New Jersey coasts due to a NOAA review revealing insufficient environmental analysis, jeopardizing 1,000 jobs and highlighting concerns about flawed green energy project approvals.

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Climate Action
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Increased Wild Boar Sightings in Berlin Linked to Abundant Food and High Population Levels

Berlin is experiencing a surge in wild boar sightings this year due to abundant rainfall providing ample food and intensive agriculture, leading to a high population level; however, these animals generally pose no danger unless protecting their young.

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Life on Land
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UK Dog Waste Disposal: Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Solutions

Daily dog waste in the UK exceeds 1,000 tonnes, prompting concerns about disposal methods; compostable bags often fail to decompose in landfills, while improper disposal leads to environmental harm; reusing existing bags and responsible disposal are advocated.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Chernobyl's Unexpected Resilience: New Research Reveals Radiation-Resistant Organisms

New research on Chernobyl's wildlife reveals unexpected resilience to radiation in nematodes, dogs, birds, and fungi, offering insights into cancer research, adaptation, and the impact of human absence on the environment.

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Good Health and Well-being
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JBS, Despite Deforestation Concerns, Approved for NYSE Listing

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved JBS, the world's largest meatpacking company with a history of links to Amazon deforestation, for a New York Stock Exchange listing despite criticism from environmental groups and 15 US senators; a JBS subsidiary donated $5 million to Donald Trump's in...

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Climate Action
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Santos Barossa Gas Field Approved Despite Climate Concerns

Santos received final approval to begin production at its Barossa offshore gas field in the Northern Territory, projected to release over 270 million tonnes of CO2, sparking criticism from environmental groups due to its high carbon emissions and perceived conflict with Australia's climate goals.

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Climate Action
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Politeness to AI: A Costly Environmental Burden

Sam Altman highlighted the significant environmental cost of polite language in AI interactions, revealing that unnecessary words like "please" and "thank you" consume millions in electricity and computing resources, contributing to global energy waste.

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Climate Action
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Salto de Chira: Gran Canaria's Hydroelectric Project Promises Renewable Energy and Water Security

Gran Canaria's 391 million euro Salto de Chira hydroelectric project, involving a pumped storage plant and desalination facility, aims to increase renewable energy usage to 50-70% by 2027 and provide 660,000 cubic meters of desalinated water yearly, despite environmental concerns.

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Affordable and Clean Energy

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