Tag #Environmental Impact

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Brazil's Fossil Fuel Power Plants: Environmental Concerns and Political Influences

Brazil's continued investment in fossil fuel-based thermal power plants is raising environmental concerns, with 2023 emissions from these plants surpassing those of São Paulo. Lobbying efforts and legislative 'jabuti' clauses further complicate the transition to cleaner energy sources.

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Climate Action
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Aznalcóllar Mine Reopening Approved Despite Legal and Environmental Concerns

The Andalusian government approved the reopening of the Aznalcóllar mine in Seville, Spain, after a 27-year hiatus following a major environmental disaster; the €500 million project by Minera Los Frailes is expected to create thousands of jobs but faces ongoing legal challenges and environmental con...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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England Bans Single-Use Vapes to Tackle Environmental and Health Concerns

England bans single-use vapes from June 1st, 2025, imposing fines on retailers for violations, aiming to reduce environmental damage from approximately five million discarded vapes weekly and tackle youth vaping rates; a new vaping duty starts October 1st, 2026.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Sherpa Guide Kami Rita Reaches Everest Summit for 31st Time

Kami Rita, a Sherpa guide, reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time on Tuesday, surpassing his own record and highlighting the commercialization of Everest expeditions, while also contrasting with the tragic fate of Babu Chiri, a pioneering Sherpa who died in 2001 during his 11th ascent...

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Reduced Inequality
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Soviet River Reversal Plan Resurfaces Amidst Water Scarcity

The Soviet Union's failed 1970s plan to reverse Siberian rivers using nuclear explosions is resurfacing due to ongoing water scarcity in southern Russia and Central Asia; the project, involving 127 nuclear devices, aimed to redirect water flow for agriculture, but was abandoned due to costs and envi...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Dutch Defense Expansion in Flevoland Sparks Controversy

The Dutch Defense Department's expansion plans in Flevoland will displace nine farmers, impacting 387 hectares of farmland to build a new mega-barracks and low-flying helicopter zones, sparking controversy despite public support and claims of future prospects for displaced individuals.

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Supreme Court Narrows NEPA, Streamlining Infrastructure Approvals

The Supreme Court significantly narrowed the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on Thursday, making it easier to approve infrastructure projects by limiting the consideration of indirect environmental impacts, as demonstrated by its unanimous ruling (with one justice not participa...

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Climate Action
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German Cities Shift from Fireworks to Drone Shows Amidst Drought Concerns

Due to environmental concerns and drought conditions, several German cities are replacing or supplementing traditional fireworks displays with drone shows, though this comes at a significantly higher cost.

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Swiss Glacier Collapse Partially Destroys Village

A massive glacier collapse in Blatten, Switzerland, partially destroyed the village on Wednesday, a week after its evacuation, leaving one person missing; the event highlights the accelerating impact of climate change on the Alps.

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Climate Action
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Overtourism: A Global Tourism Boom Strains Resources and Damages the Environment

Global tourism reached a near-record high in 2022, yet overtourism, defined by the UNWTO as a decline in quality of life due to excessive tourism, is straining resources and causing environmental damage in places like the Canary Islands, Mallorca, and other hotspots, prompting initiatives to control...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dutch Defense Expansion Displaces Farmers in Flevoland

The Dutch Defense Ministry's expansion plans in Flevoland, Netherlands, will displace nine farmers and eliminate 387 hectares of farmland for a new mega-barracks while also creating new low-flying helicopter zones, despite concerns from local authorities and environmental groups.

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Brazil's Datacenter Boom: Jobs vs. Drought in Caucaia

A massive datacenter, possibly for TikTok, is being built in drought-stricken Caucaia, Brazil, raising concerns about water usage amid a global AI boom; the project promises jobs but risks exacerbating existing water crises.

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