Tag #Environmental Protection

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Closure of 25 USGS Water Science Centers Raises Concerns

The Trump administration ordered the closure of 25 USGS water science centers responsible for monitoring US waters, impacting flood prediction, water resource management, and pollution control; the decision was based on expiring leases, not scientific reasoning, and leaves a significant gap in cruci...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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UK Planning Bill Allows Building on Green Spaces Without Local Replacement

The UK government's planning bill will allow housing developers to build on protected green spaces without requiring replacement in the same area, raising concerns about environmental justice and community health, potentially offsetting losses with habitat creation elsewhere.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Burwood Rail Loop Precinct: High-Rise Development Sparks Environmental and Housing Concerns

Proposed 11-20 storey buildings near Gardiners Creek in Burwood's Suburban Rail Loop station precinct raise environmental and affordable housing concerns from Whitehorse and Monash councils, who criticize the lack of mandatory protections despite a $124,000 investment in biodiversity improvements an...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Trump Authorizes Deep-Sea Mining, Defying International Authority

President Trump's April 24th executive order authorizes large-scale deep-sea mining, potentially bypassing the International Seabed Authority and raising concerns about environmental damage and geopolitical tensions; the administration projects $300 billion in GDP and 100,000 jobs over 10 years.

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Life Below Water
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Andalusian Authorities Halt Illegal Construction in Barbate

The Junta de Andalucía sealed 53 illegally built prefabricated homes in Barbate, Cádiz, occupying two hectares of rustic land near the La Breña y Marismas Natural Park, due to environmental risks and illegal construction, coordinating with the Prosecutor's Office.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Earth Day 2025: Tripling Renewable Energy by 2030

Earth Day 2025, on April 22nd, focuses on tripling renewable energy by 2030 to combat climate change, marked by initiatives in Italy and globally.

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Climate Action
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Hawaii to Hike Tourist Tax to Fund Environmental Projects

Hawaii lawmakers will raise the tax on tourist accommodations by 0.75 percent starting in 2026, generating an estimated \$100 million annually for environmental protection and disaster mitigation projects, including beach restoration and invasive species removal, following the devastating Lahaina wi...

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Climate Action
taz.de
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TMC Seeks US Permit for Deep-Sea Mining, Defying UN Regulations

The Metals Company (TMC) applied for a US permit to commercially mine polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, challenging a UN initiative for international regulation and raising concerns about irreversible environmental damage, despite opposition from environmental groups and some coun...

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Life Below Water
theguardian.com
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Australian Election 2025: Key Policy Issues Sidestepped

The Australian federal election campaign has sidestepped several crucial policy issues previously considered significant, including Indigenous affairs, environmental protection, gambling advertising, and high-speed rail, reflecting strategic choices by both major parties.

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Reduced Inequality
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England's Planning Bill Weakens Environmental Protections

England's new planning bill weakens environmental protections, prioritizing development over conservation by allowing developers to offset habitat destruction with a levy, disregarding ecological surveys, and potentially causing significant biodiversity loss and impacting public health.

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Life on Land
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Brandenburg Avenue Decline Sparks Replanting Dispute

Brandenburg, Germany, is losing hundreds of kilometers of its avenues due to traffic safety concerns and climate change; while a plan exists to plant 20,000 trees between 2024 and 2028, replanting efforts lag significantly behind the rate of tree removal, causing controversy over safety regulations ...

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Life on Land
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Rheinland-Pfalz Launches Cadaver Dog Training Program

Seventeen dogs are undergoing suitability testing in Gemünden, Germany, to become cadaver dogs for Rheinland-Pfalz, a collaborative effort between the Ministry for the Environment, state forestry, hunting associations, and the Malteser Hilfsdienst, addressing the need for efficient carcass detection...

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Good Health and Well-being

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