Tag #Environmental Impact

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A2 Highway Expansion Delayed by Protected Bats in Limburg"

Due to twelve lesser horseshoe bat flight paths crossing the planned expansion zone of the A2 highway between Het Vonderen and Kerensheide junctions in Limburg, Netherlands, the project is delayed by at least two years and faces significant added costs, pending further assessment.

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Life on Land
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NATO Armament Plans to Significantly Exacerbate Climate Crisis

A UN-commissioned study reveals that NATO member countries' armament plans, if fulfilled, will significantly increase CO2 emissions by an estimated 200 million tons annually, placing NATO as a major contributor to climate change. The study, however, excludes the US and Turkey from the calculations.

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Line 5 Tunnel: Environmental Risks Outweigh Spill Prevention, Analysis Shows

The US Army Corps of Engineers' draft environmental impact analysis of Enbridge's proposed tunnel for its Line 5 oil pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac shows that while the project would prevent anchor-caused ruptures, it would also destroy wetlands, harm bat habitats, and cause other environmental...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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UK Bans Disposable Vapes Amid Youth Addiction Concerns

A UK ban on single-use vapes came into force on October 22nd, aiming to curb youth vaping and environmental damage, though concerns remain about addiction and the potential for a shift to refillable devices.

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Good Health and Well-being
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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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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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AI's Explosive Growth in 2025: Benefits and Risks

In 2025, the global AI market reached \$244 billion, with 66% of the population regularly using AI; however, this rapid expansion presents challenges, including a 56.4% rise in harmful AI incidents and predictions of 50% of white-collar job losses.

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Reduced Inequality
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Australia to Lobby UNESCO to Reverse Murujuga World Heritage Listing Postponement

UNESCO's recommendation to delay Murujuga's World Heritage listing due to industrial emissions from Woodside's Karratha gas plant has prompted the Australian government to launch a lobbying campaign ahead of a July 6th Paris meeting, despite conflicting scientific evidence regarding the extent of th...

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UK Bans Single-Use Vapes Amid Stockpiling Warnings and Fire Risks

A ban on single-use vapes begins in the UK on Sunday, prompted by environmental concerns and fire risks from improperly stored lithium batteries; retailers report high pre-ban stockpiling despite warnings, while government data shows 8.2 million units were improperly disposed of weekly before the ba...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Gaza Conflict's Carbon Footprint Exceeds Annual Emissions of 100 Countries

New research reveals that the carbon footprint of the first 15 months of the Gaza conflict surpasses the annual emissions of 100 countries, exceeding 31 million tonnes of CO2e, primarily due to Israeli military actions and the subsequent reconstruction needs; this is despite Hamas accounting for onl...

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Climate Action
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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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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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Climate Action

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