Tag #Environmental Protection

Showing 1 to 12 of 245 results

npr.org
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trump Administration Seeks to Rescind Roadless Rule

The Trump administration is attempting to overturn the 2001 Roadless Rule, which restricts logging and road construction on 58 million acres of national forests, to boost logging and mitigate wildfire risks, facing opposition from environmental groups.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Life on Land
french.china.org.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Ozone Layer Recovery: Montreal Protocol's Success

The ozone layer is recovering, with the ozone hole smaller in 2024 than in previous years, due to the success of the Montreal Protocol, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization.

Progress

20% Bias Score

Climate Action
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Leag's Restructuring Amidst German Coal Phase-Out Raises Environmental Concerns

Germany's coal phase-out leaves the Leag energy company with insufficient funds for environmental remediation, prompting legal action from environmental groups to prevent asset stripping.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Climate Action
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Bayern's Planned Hunting Law Changes Spark Conservation Concerns

Bavaria's proposed hunting law reform, loosening regulations on deer culling to protect forests, faces criticism from the Bund Naturschutz (BN) who fear it will prioritize hunting interests over forest preservation.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Life on Land
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Great Koala National Park Established in NSW, Sparking Job Losses and Environmental Debate

The NSW government created a 476,000-hectare Great Koala National Park, fulfilling an election promise but resulting in job losses in the forestry industry and environmental concerns.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Life on Land
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Mexico Bans 35 High-Risk Pesticides

Mexico announced a ban on 35 high-risk pesticides, the largest such restriction in over three decades, to protect human health and the environment, impacting the production, import, sale, and use nationwide.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Schleswig-Holstein: Species Extinction and Recovery

In Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, while some species like the otter and sea eagle are recovering thanks to conservation efforts, intensive agriculture has caused a significant decline in insect populations and other species, highlighting the need for sustainable practices.

Progress

20% Bias Score

Life on Land
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

2024 Ozone Hole Smaller Than Average, Recovery on Track

The 2024 ozone hole was smaller than in previous years and below the 1990-2020 average, signaling the ozone layer's recovery due to reduced ozone-depleting substances and natural atmospheric phenomena, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

New Indigenous Advisory Council to Advise on Major Projects in Canada

A new Indigenous Advisory Council, comprised of 11 members with expertise in economic development and Indigenous governance, will advise the Canadian government on accelerating major projects, aiming to integrate Indigenous perspectives and rights into the approval process.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

New Great Koala National Park in NSW: Balancing Conservation and Economic Realities

The NSW Minns government announced a 176,000-hectare Great Koala National Park, halting logging, impacting 300 jobs but potentially creating 1700 sustainable jobs through carbon credit schemes.

Progress

28% Bias Score

Life on Land
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Post-Brexit Farming Rules Lead to Loss of English Riverside Habitats

Analysis by the Wildlife Trusts reveals over 400 square kilometers of English riverside habitat may have been lost since the UK's exit from the EU in 2020 due to the removal of buffer strip requirements under the common agricultural policy (CAP).

Progress

40% Bias Score

Life Below Water
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Panama's Bay of Parita: A Collaborative Effort to Balance Development and Conservation

Panama's Bay of Parita, a crucial ecosystem, faces environmental degradation due to unsustainable land use; a collaborative initiative involving local communities, government, and conservationists aims to restore its ecological health and promote sustainable development.

Progress

16% Bias Score

Life on Land

Showing 1 to 12 of 245 results