Tag #Environmental Impact

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Woodside's North West Shelf Gas Extension Delayed Amid Environmental Concerns

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek delayed the decision on Woodside's 50-year North West Shelf gas project extension until May 31, 2024, due to applications from the Conservation Council of WA and Greenpeace Australia urging the inclusion of Woodside's Browse gas field and carbon capture plans in ...

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Dolomites Glaciers Face Imminent Disappearance Due to Climate Change

A new study shows that the twelve remaining glaciers in the Italian Dolomites are shrinking rapidly due to rising temperatures from climate change, having lost 56 percent of their total area since the 1980s, with a third of the area lost since 2010 alone, and are expected to disappear within a few d...

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Europe's Blue Economy: Balancing Growth and Sustainability

Europe's blue economy, encompassing maritime transport, tourism, and renewable energy, generated €624 billion in revenue and 3.6 million jobs in 2021, but faces challenges from high emissions and infrastructural limitations hindering the growth of sustainable solutions like offshore wind farms.

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Life Below Water
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Extreme Day Trips: A Trend Balancing Budget Travel and Environmental Impact

Monica Stott and Luka Chijutomi-Ghosh popularized "extreme day trips," single-day international excursions, highlighting their budget-friendliness and time efficiency despite environmental concerns.

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Severn Estuary Commission Recommends Lagoon Tidal Energy Projects

The Severn Estuary Commission recommends lagoon-style tidal energy projects over a large barrage, citing environmental concerns, while highlighting the potential for up to 7% of UK electricity needs and significant economic benefits.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Overtourism Threatens Global Destinations

Overtourism is negatively impacting various destinations worldwide, including Tulum (Mexico), Albania, Alaska, Lucerne (Switzerland), Isle of Skye (UK), Malta, Yellowstone (USA), Kotor (Montenegro), and Yangshuo (China), leading to overcrowding, environmental degradation, and loss of cultural authen...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dolomites Glaciers Face Imminent Disappearance Due to Climate Change

A new study finds that the twelve remaining glaciers in the Dolomites, Italy, are all below the equilibrium line and shrinking rapidly due to climate change, with a 56 percent loss in area since the 1980s and predictions of complete disappearance within decades.

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Climate Action
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Hybrid Work: Reshaping Business and the Future of the Workplace

The pandemic accelerated the shift to hybrid work, boosting productivity, reducing employee turnover, and lowering costs for both businesses and employees; this is reflected in the adoption of hybrid work by nearly 80% of Fortune 500 companies for executives, and the rise of co-working spaces.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Mass Tasmanian Salmon Die-off Exposes Industry Unsustainability

A bacterial disease outbreak killed over one million farmed Tasmanian salmon in Tasmania, resulting in over 5,500 tonnes of dead fish being dumped in February, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns about the industry's practices and sustainability.

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Life Below Water
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Used Car Parts Significantly Reduce Environmental Impact of Repairs: UK Study

A UK study by Allianz shows using used car parts in repairs reduces CO2 emissions significantly compared to new parts: using a used part increases emissions by 19 percent compared to repair, while a new part increases emissions by 157 percent. This is due to the energy-intensive steel production of ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Schiphol Airport Environmental Report Altered Under Pressure

A critical report on Schiphol Airport's environmental impact was altered under pressure from the airport and the Ministry, changing terms like "incorrect" to "partially inconsistent," despite the report's findings showing significant flaws and the airport exceeding permitted flight numbers and noise...

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Climate Action
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Hydrogen Plant Threatens Chilean Observatory

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is protesting a planned hydrogen plant near its Paranal Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert, fearing light pollution, dust, and atmospheric turbulence will severely impact observations from its Very Large Telescope and the upcoming Extremely Large Telescope,...

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