Tag #Environmental Protection

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Carbide Found Near Badger Sets in Maasheggen Nature Reserve

On Good Friday, a gamekeeper in the Maasheggen nature reserve found white powder, suspected to be carbide, near five badger set entrances; the substance was removed, and while no badgers died, police are investigating.

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St. Petersburg Forum Highlights IT's Role in Sustainable Nature Tourism

Over 150 students and experts attended a St. Petersburg forum on nature tourism, focusing on digital modeling for environmental impact prediction and sustainable infrastructure development; key participants included Rosa Khutor, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and Tourism.rf.

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Trump Plans to Weaken Endangered Species Act

President Trump plans to weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to facilitate construction, potentially eliminating habitat protections, aligning with Rep. Westerman's proposed changes; environmentalists strongly oppose this, citing the ESA's success in protecting over 1700 species since 1973.

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Altai Republic's Private Hunting Ground Transforms Lawless Area into Wildlife Refuge

The "Sapsan" private hunting ground in the Altai Republic's Ust-Koksinsky district has dramatically reduced poaching through strict regulations, community engagement, and annual investments of 15 million rubles, resulting in a thriving wildlife population and 5 million rubles in annual revenue for t...

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Turkish Mine Project Sparks Environmental Concerns in Eskişehir

Eti Bakır A.Ş.'s planned Alpagut-Atalan gold and silver mine in Eskişehir, Turkey, faces strong opposition due to its proximity to the Sakarya River and fertile agricultural land, raising concerns about environmental damage and insufficient public participation in the environmental impact assessment...

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French Court Shuts Down Wind Farm for Killing Protected Eagle

A Montpellier court ordered a one-year shutdown of the Bernagues wind farm in France after finding its operators responsible for the death of a protected golden eagle due to a faulty bird detection system, resulting in significant fines and damage payments.

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US Opens Vast Pacific Marine Reserve to Commercial Fishing

President Trump opened the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (1.3 million sq km) to commercial fishing, reversing a 2009 protection, despite concerns from marine ecologists about potential damage to coral reefs and endangered species. This decision prioritizes US fishing interests, con...

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Greece's Obstructed Rivers: A Call for Restoration

Greece lags in removing river obstacles despite a widespread European and US practice of restoring free-flowing rivers; a new Medina project advocates for removing obsolete structures and highlights the threat of small hydroelectric plants to the Aoos, Europe's last free-flowing river.

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US May Grant First Deep-Sea Mining License, Defying International Law

The Metals Company seeks a US license for commercial deep-sea mining, potentially violating international law by mining the seabed for valuable metals needed for electric vehicle batteries, despite concerns about environmental damage and the slow progress of international regulations.

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National Trust Bans Coaches from Birling Gap to Reduce Environmental Impact

The National Trust banned coaches from Birling Gap in East Sussex, England, to reduce the impact of over 600,000 annual visitors on the environment, addressing local concerns about damage and erosion, while still welcoming visitors by other means.

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EU Approves Law to Curb Plastic Pellet Pollution

The EU is implementing a new law to prevent plastic pellet spillage during transport, spurred by a major pollution incident in Galicia; the law will regulate all supply chain sectors, including maritime, mandating risk management plans and inspections.

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Kifisia Residents Battle Unchecked Development Under Greece's NOK

A citizens' group in Kifisia, Greece, is fighting against unchecked development driven by the 2012 National Town Planning Framework (NOK), which led to the cutting of approximately 3,000 trees (based on permits alone) and numerous construction projects, prompting legal challenges and exposing regula...

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