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Controversial Salmon Farm Approved in Loch Long Despite Opposition

Scottish ministers approved a new salmon farm in Loch Long, Argyll, using a semi-closed containment system, despite a 2022 rejection by the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority and a negative recommendation from the planning reporter, sparking significant local opposition and enviro...

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Life Below Water
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Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Wildfire

Wildfires burning in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge and up to 80 other structures; the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires have burned at least 40,000 acres, exacerbated by extreme heat and high winds, while the South Rim remains open with warnings to visitors ...

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Life on Land
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Trump Proposes Alcatraz Prison Reopening

President Donald Trump announced plans to reopen the Alcatraz federal penitentiary, closed in 1963 due to high operating costs, despite its current status as a popular tourist attraction that welcomes 1.2 million visitors annually.

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Reduced Inequality
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Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz Prison

President Donald Trump proposed reopening the former Alcatraz federal prison, citing a need for stronger law and order, amidst ongoing legal battles concerning the due process rights of deported migrants; however, this proposal is facing significant pushback from officials, including Congresswoman N...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spiekeroog Horse-Drawn Railway Extends Route to Secure Future

Spiekeroog's horse-drawn railway, threatened by dike improvements, is extending its route by 900 meters through the National Park Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer to a former lifeboat station, costing €450,000 and securing its future. The extension will connect a new museum and utilize a previously unus...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Council Backs Galloway National Park Referendum Despite Government Rejection

Dumfries and Galloway Council voted 24-13 (with 2 abstentions) to hold a local referendum on creating a national park in Galloway, despite the Scottish government's refusal. Opponents protested, fearing rising house prices and infrastructure issues, while supporters expect tourism increases. A counc...

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Katahdin Monument's New Welcome Center Prioritizes Wabanaki History

The $35 million Tekαkαpimək welcome center at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, opened June 21, 2024, prioritizes the Wabanaki tribes' perspective on the land's history, correcting an initial focus on Henry David Thoreau and showcasing their stewardship for centuries.

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Decision on Galloway National Park Imminent

The Scottish government is set to announce its decision on creating a national park in Galloway, Scotland, following a contentious consultation period and strong opposition from some local residents who raised concerns about potential negative impacts on housing, bureaucracy and transport infrastruc...

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Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz Prison

Donald Trump has ordered the reopening and expansion of the former Alcatraz prison to house "America's most ruthless and violent offenders," despite its dilapidated state, current status as a major tourist attraction, and the high costs involved. This controversial move is part of his broader effort...

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Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz as Federal Prison

President Donald Trump proposed reopening the former Alcatraz federal prison, currently a major tourist attraction, as a symbol of law and order, sparking immediate backlash from California Democrat Nancy Pelosi.

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Schwarzwald National Park Expansion Addresses Resident Concerns with Infrastructure Plans

Germany plans to expand the Schwarzwald National Park by connecting its two sections, exchanging land with the Murgschifferschaft forestry cooperative and ensuring infrastructure maintenance to address resident concerns; the National Park Council will decide in late January.

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Germany's Second National Park Hangs in the Balance

A citizen's vote will decide the fate of a proposed second national park in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, with environmentalists and local residents holding differing views.

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