Tag #Environmental Impact

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North Devon Council Approves Controversial Wind Farm Cable Plan Amidst Local Opposition

North Devon Council approved plans to lay electrical cables from an offshore wind farm to Saunton Sands despite 1,843 objections, highlighting the conflict between renewable energy and environmental protection in a UNESCO biosphere and popular tourist beach.

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FAA Approves 25 SpaceX Starship Launches Annually

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved SpaceX to launch its Starship rocket up to 25 times yearly from its Boca Chica facility, a significant increase from the previous limit of five, boosting its testing schedule for NASA's moon mission and potential private Mars missions.

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Bribie Island Erosion Threatens Queensland Communities

Jen Kettleton-Butler is fighting to save a section of Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia, rapidly eroding due to ex-tropical cyclones and human impact, threatening nearby communities and highlighting the need for urgent coastal protection measures.

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Business Owners Resist AI Adoption Amidst Environmental and Societal Concerns

Business owners in London and Seattle express concerns about AI's environmental impact, societal effects, and the devaluation of human skills, highlighting a growing resistance to its widespread adoption despite the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT.

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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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Limburg Approves Hydrogen Plant Despite Negative Environmental Assessment

The Limburg province approved a €1 billion water hydrogen factory on the Chemelot industrial site despite a negative environmental impact assessment from the Commission for Environmental Impact Assessment (mer) due to unclear environmental effects, particularly concerning sulfur and nitrogen emissio...

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FAA Approves SpaceX's Starship Launch Increase to 25 Annually

The FAA approved SpaceX's request to increase Starship launches from 5 to 25 annually, despite past launch failures and environmental concerns, to support NASA and Department of Defense missions, prompting criticism from environmental groups.

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Texas SpaceX Base Becomes Independent City: Starbase

On May 3, 2025, Boca Chica Village, Texas, overwhelmingly voted to become Starbase, an independent city primarily populated by SpaceX employees, raising concerns about environmental impact and potential conflicts of interest.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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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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\$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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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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