Tag #Environmental Impact

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China's 60-Gigawatt Motuo Dam Sparks Water Concerns in India and Bangladesh

China officially approved a massive 60-gigawatt hydroelectric dam in Tibet, the Motuo Dam, in December 2023, sparking concerns in India and Bangladesh over potential water shortages and environmental damage, with the project's details remaining largely unknown and human rights groups reporting popul...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Elbe Deepening: \$232 Million Cost Raises Concerns

A new study reveals that the 2023 cost of the Elbe River deepening was \$232 million, far exceeding the 2010 cost of \$100 million, benefiting few ships and raising concerns from environmental groups about economic viability and the need for port cooperation.

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Climate Action
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Buk-Bijela Hydroelectric Plant: Revived Project Faces Legal and Environmental Hurdles

The Republika Srpska's plan to build the Buk-Bijela hydroelectric plant on the Drina River, despite legal challenges and environmental concerns, reignites a 20-year-old debate over the Tara River's preservation.

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Life on Land
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Industrial Project Threatens Chile's Paranal Observatory

AES Andes plans a large industrial complex near Chile's Paranal Observatory, threatening its dark skies essential for astronomical research; light and dust pollution from the complex risk degrading observations at the world's leading observatory and planned expansions, highlighting challenges in bal...

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Climate Action
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Military Emissions and the Contradiction of Sustainable Development

A 2022 study revealed the military sector contributes 5.5% to greenhouse gas emissions, while the US military accounts for 31.2% of the nation's historical emissions; this lack of transparency in military emissions hinders climate change mitigation and sustainable development efforts.

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Climate Action
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Industrial Complex Threatens World's Darkest Skies at Paranal Observatory

A proposed industrial complex 5–11 kilometers from Chile's Paranal Observatory threatens its dark skies, crucial for astronomical research and jeopardizing billions in investments, including Spain's significant contribution to the European Southern Observatory (ESO).

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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France Legalizes Drone Pesticide Spraying on Steep Slopes

The French Parliament passed a bill authorizing drone pesticide spraying on steep slopes (over 20%) for specific crops like bananas and certain vines, despite concerns from the left about health and environmental risks, citing a 2019-2021 experiment and an Anses report.

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Good Health and Well-being
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German North Sea Wind Power Up 8 Percent in 2024, Sparking Environmental Debate"

German North Sea offshore wind farms generated 20.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2024, an 8 percent increase over 2023, raising concerns about over-density and environmental impact despite calls for optimized space utilization to reduce costs.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK Housing Crisis: Inefficient Building Strategy Ignores Systemic Issues

The UK government's housing policy prioritizes building 1.5 million homes over five years through six volume housebuilders, failing to address underlying issues like maldistributed housing, investor demand, and the outdated property tax system, leading to an inefficient and unsustainable solution.

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Reduced Inequality
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Chilean Industrial Project Threatens World-Class Observatory

A US\$10 billion industrial project in Chile, INNA, threatens the Paranal Observatory due to potential light pollution, prompting international concern from astronomers and sparking a debate about balancing energy development with scientific research.

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Climate Action
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Heathrow Expansion Backed by UK Government Despite Environmental Concerns

The UK government is reportedly planning to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport and wider South East airport expansion, prioritizing economic growth despite environmental concerns; this contrasts with Gatwick's simpler, less costly expansion plan.

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Climate Action
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Global Tourism Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024

Global tourism in 2024 rebounded to pre-pandemic levels (1.4 billion international arrivals, matching 2019), exceeding 2019 revenue by 4% (\$1.6 trillion) despite geopolitical tensions and rising concerns about the environmental impact of mass tourism.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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