Tag #Environmental Impact

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Nullarbor Renewable Energy Project Sparks Heritage Concerns

A proposed $100 billion renewable energy project on Western Australia's Nullarbor Plain faces criticism for excluding World and National Heritage impact assessments from its environmental review, despite the region's unique ecological and cultural significance, prompting a petition with over 22,000 ...

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Lawsuit Filed Over Controversial Solar Plant Installations in Jaén

A court in Andújar, Jaén, is investigating potential environmental crimes related to the installation of large photovoltaic plants, following a lawsuit filed by olive farmers who allege over 5,000 trees have been cut down, with the potential for 100,000 more. The Andalusian Ombudsman confirms a lack...

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Cargo Ship Collision Causes Fire, Death Near UK

A Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, the Solong, collided with a US-flagged oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, carrying 220,000 barrels of kerosene, near the UK coast on Monday, resulting in a fire, one death, and the arrest of the Solong's captain on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

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New Highway Construction in Amazon Raises Deforestation Concerns Ahead of COP30

Satellite images confirm the construction of an 8.2-mile highway near Belem, Brazil, the host city of COP30 in November 2025, raising concerns about increased deforestation despite stated environmental preservation measures.

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Climate Action
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Euroa's Historic Plane Trees to Be Removed for Inland Rail Upgrade

The Inland Rail project's road upgrades in Euroa, Victoria, will remove at least a dozen mature plane trees from Anderson Street, eliminating the town's tree-lined entrance despite residents' previous support for an underpass; the Australian Rail Track Corporation plans to replace some trees elsewhe...

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Madrid F1 Circuit Faces Noise Pollution Concerns Amidst Economic Projections

The Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix (2026-2035) faces opposition due to anticipated noise exceeding legal limits near the circuit, prompting nearly 100 complaints to the Ombudsman and raising concerns about constitutional environmental rights, despite projected economic benefits exceeding €450 million a...

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Spain's Aging Car Fleet: A Deadly Trend

In Spain, the average age of cars is 14.5 years, leading to almost 2,700 deaths in accidents involving vehicles over 15 years old between 2011 and 2020; this is due to a lack of safety features and limited government support for replacing older cars.

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Collision of Solong and US Military Fuel Tanker: One Dead, Environmental Concerns

The Solong and Stena Immaculate collided on Monday, causing fires that lasted nearly two days; one sailor is presumed dead while 36 were rescued. The Stena Immaculate, carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel for the US military, was part of a US government supply program.

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Russian-Captained Ship Collides with US Tanker off England

A Russian-captained container ship, the Solong, collided with a US military jet fuel tanker, the Stena Immaculate, off northeast England on Monday, causing fires, explosions, and an oil spill; the captain was arrested, and one crew member is missing.

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UK Government Unveils Ambitious Housing Plan Amid Affordability Crisis

The UK government published a planning and infrastructure bill on Tuesday aiming to build 1.5 million homes in five years by streamlining development, but concerns exist regarding its impact on the environment and the concentration of power among developers.

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North Sea Collision: Fuel Leak and Fire Raise Safety Concerns

A cargo ship collided with an anchored tanker off the English coast, causing a fire and fuel leak; the incident is the seventh on the North Sea since 2019, raising concerns about increasing maritime traffic and the effectiveness of safety measures.

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Deep-Sea Mining Tech Advances, But Environmental Concerns Persist

Impossible Metals is developing AI-powered robots for deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules, aiming to minimize environmental impact by avoiding lifeforms and reducing sediment disturbance; however, critics express concerns about habitat destruction, with past experiments showing long-lasting dama...

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