Tag #Environmental Impact

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Perth Bridge Project Delayed by Indigenous Heritage Concerns

Construction of a \$400 million bridge in Perth, Australia, connecting Midland and Hazelmere, was halted in 2021 due to concerns from the Whadjuk Noongar people about the impact on their cultural heritage sites; the unfinished project now involves unusable roundabouts that have become dumping ground...

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No Poverty
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Dakar Rally's Progress Towards Sustainability

The Dakar Rally is actively pursuing sustainability by transitioning to renewable biofuels, improving waste management, but faces significant challenges in reducing the environmental impact of its large support operation, aiming for a low-emissions bivouac by 2030.

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Climate Action
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Luxury Icebreaker Launches First St. Lawrence Winter Cruise

The Commandant Charcot, a French luxury icebreaker, launched its first winter cruise on the St. Lawrence River on Friday, carrying 150 passengers from Europe, the UK, and the US, with the aim of establishing a new winter tourism season and boosting the economies of Quebec's various ports.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spanish Fuel Subsidy: €1.073 Billion Lost to Inefficiencies

A Spanish government study reveals that only 15 of the 20 cents per liter fuel subsidy reached consumers, with €857 million going to oil companies and €216 million back to the state through VAT, highlighting inefficiencies in the €4.25 billion plan.

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Reduced Inequality
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400 Million Hindu Pilgrims Converge on India for Maha Kumbh Mela Amid Health, Environmental Concerns

India's Maha Kumbh Mela, a 45-day Hindu pilgrimage starting Monday, anticipates 400 million attendees in Prayagraj, raising health and environmental concerns despite extensive infrastructure and technological security measures costing an estimated $815 million.

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Good Health and Well-being
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County Tyrone Gold Mine Faces Public Inquiry

A public inquiry into Dalradian's controversial gold mine in County Tyrone's Sperrin Mountains begins next week, pitting promised economic benefits (1000 jobs, £5bn economic boost) against concerns about environmental damage and community division.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Germany Faces Potential Rat Plague Amid Rodenticide Licensing Debate

Several German industry associations and companies warn of a potential rat plague if the sale of rodenticides to private individuals is banned, citing health risks and pest control staff shortages; the BAuA counters by arguing for preventative measures and professional pest control.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Deep-Sea Metal Lumps Produce Oxygen, Raising Concerns About Mining and Extraterrestrial Life

Scientists discovered that metal lumps on the seabed produce oxygen via electrolysis, challenging established understanding and raising concerns about deep-sea mining in areas over 10km deep between Hawaii and Mexico; this finding could reshape our understanding of extraterrestrial life and necessit...

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Life Below Water
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Nord Stream Methane Leak: Precise Measurement Reveals Significant Climate Impact

The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines on September 26, 2022, released between 446,000 and 485,000 tons of methane—slightly less than the Netherlands' annual agricultural emissions—highlighting the significant environmental impact and the need for improved detection and monitoring of methane leak...

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Climate Action
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County Tyrone Gold Mine Inquiry Suspended Due to Regulatory Breaches

A public inquiry into a proposed gold mine in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, was suspended due to the Department for Infrastructure's failure to properly notify Irish authorities of transboundary issues, causing significant delays and renewed controversy.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Orca Mother Carries Dead Calf, Underscoring Endangered Species Crisis

Tahlequah, a 25-year-old orca, is again carrying her dead newborn calf, observed since January 1st in Puget Sound, Washington, after its death, highlighting the critical status of the endangered Southern Resident orca population, numbering around 75 individuals.

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Life Below Water
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Pepe: A Hippo's Journey Through Post-Escobar Colombia

Nelson Carlo de Los Santos Arias' "Pepe," a docu-fiction film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, uses the hippopotamus left behind by Pablo Escobar to explore Colombia's historical consciousness and the ecological and social impact of Escobar's legacy.

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Life on Land

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