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bbc.com • Environment • Brazil
Construction of a new highway through the Amazon rainforest for the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, sparks outrage from locals and conservationists due to its significant environmental impact.
strawmakingmachines.com • Environment • World
This article compares the environmental impact of PLA and paper straws, considering their production, disposal, and overall sustainability.
economictimes.indiatimes.com • Environment • India
India's recyclers have collected over 2,500 metric tonnes of lithium-ion EV waste batteries since 2022, highlighting the government's efforts to manage e-waste through the Battery Waste Management Rules.
elpais.com • Environment • Spain
Spain's newly approved law aims to curb food waste by obligating businesses to donate excess food, provide containers for leftovers, and implement waste reduction plans.
letemps.ch • Environment • Switzerland
Rising temperatures and glacial melt threaten several Swiss alpine huts, prompting relocation and reconstruction efforts to secure their future.
sandiegouniontribune.com • Environment • California
The California Coastal Commission approved a $1.8 million grant for Oceanside's Re:Beach sand replenishment project, a crucial step in addressing severe beach erosion.
washingtonpost.com • Environment • Congo
The article details the devastating environmental and human consequences of cobalt mining in the Congo, highlighting the dangerous working conditions, pollution, and health risks associated with the industry.
nytimes.com • Environment • World
A global agreement was reached to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry, requiring ships to either lower their emissions or pay a fee starting in 2028.
elpais.com • Environment • World
Anthropogenic underwater noise harms marine life, affecting not only large mammals but also smaller organisms like bivalves, impacting water quality and the entire food chain.
csmonitor.com • Environment • World
This article explores various environmental initiatives, including dam removal in the US, fog harvesting in Chile, combating deforestation through EU regulations, and promoting coexistence between snow leopards and rural communities in Nepal.
zeit.de • Environment • Germany
Residents of Hamburg are experiencing unpleasant odors emanating from the city's extensive sewer system, prompting an investigation into the causes and solutions.
diariosur.es • Environment • Spain
The demarcation of the Guadalmar coastline in Málaga, Spain, has been completed, ensuring public access to the dunes and addressing significant coastal erosion.
grandforksherald.com • Environment • United States
The Keystone Pipeline oil spill remediation near Edinburg, North Dakota, is nearing completion, with cleanup expected to finish by late spring.
suez.com • Environment • France
SUEZ and the CNRS have signed a 5-year strategic partnership to advance research in sustainable water and waste management, combining scientific excellence with industrial innovation.
ruhrnachrichten.de • Environment • Germany
The operator of the Ternscher See in Selm, Germany, warns of health risks due to a current blue-green algae bloom.
welt.de • Environment • World
Early Earth Day predictions included food shortages, mass deaths, and a significant global cooling by the year 2000.
smh.com.au • Environment • Australia
Despite its potential to sequester carbon and improve soil health, the high cost of biochar production currently hinders its widespread adoption as a climate change solution.
washingtonpost.com • Environment • United States
This article explores the tree cover in US cities, highlighting the importance of urban forests for mitigating heat, improving health, and enhancing quality of life, while also examining challenges and successful examples.
liberation.fr • Environment • France
In Carrières-sous-Poissy, France, the future of charming floating cabins built on the Galiotte pond is uncertain, facing potential demolition despite their unique ecological potential.
nytimes.com • Environment • United States
Solar farms are being designed to incorporate pollinator-friendly habitats, addressing both climate change and biodiversity loss by creating ecosystems that support wildlife while generating clean energy.
cnn.com • Environment • Norway
Svalbard Airport, the world's northernmost airport, faces challenges due to melting permafrost and is transitioning to sustainable energy sources while managing the increasing impact of tourism.
dailymail.co.uk • Environment • World
This article exposes Drax power station's alleged greenwashing scandal, highlighting its unsustainable wood pellet sourcing and questioning the UK government's energy policies.
postandcourier.com • Environment • South Carolina
The Black River in South Carolina is contaminated with dangerous PFAS chemicals, raising health concerns and legal questions about why no lawsuits have been filed despite the significant risks to the ecosystem and potentially to humans.
liuxiao.blog.caixin.com • Environment • China
This article discusses the unequal impact of air pollution in China, highlighting how socioeconomic disparities determine access to clean air and protective measures.
kaleva.fi • Environment • Finland
Metsähallitus recommends avoiding the Santapankki sandbar near Oulu, Finland, during bird nesting season to protect the area.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
The IUCN Red List reveals a concerning increase of 2,000 species threatened with extinction, highlighting climate change's devastating impact on global biodiversity.
thehindu.com • Environment • India
The Supreme Court of India has directed the government to submit a plan by February to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard from extinction, primarily caused by collisions with power lines in its natural habitats.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
The International Day of Forests highlights the vital role of forests in combating climate change, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring human well-being, emphasizing the need for global efforts to protect and restore these crucial ecosystems.
frontline.thehindu.com • Environment • India
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act of 2023 in India is raising concerns about its potential negative impacts on forest conservation and the rights of forest-dwelling communities.
thehindu.com • Environment • India
India reported significant advancements in forest conservation and management to the UN Forum on Forests, highlighting its increased forest cover and commitment to biodiversity.
theadvocate.com • Environment • Louisiana
Decades of toxic pollution in Baton Rouge's Capitol Lakes have stalled cleanup efforts, prompting a local civic association to urge the EPA to intervene.
ansa.it • Environment • Alps
Legambiente awards 19 green flags and 9 black flags across the Alps, highlighting successful sustainable initiatives and unsustainable practices in Italian and Austrian regions.
theepochtimes.com • Environment • California
California's new emission regulations are forcing tugboat operators to make costly upgrades, creating financial hardship and safety concerns.
scconline.com • Environment • India
India's Ministry of Power launched the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in 2023, establishing a National Steering Committee to govern the Indian carbon market and outlining roles for various bodies.
theprint.in • Environment • India
Over seven crore saplings have been planted in Rajasthan as part of the Chief Minister's Plantation Maha Abhiyan, aiming to plant 50 crore saplings in five years.
chiemgau24.de • Environment • Germany
The Bund Naturschutz is criticizing the excessive felling of trees in Berchtesgaden, Germany, launching an initiative to raise awareness and encourage community involvement in tree preservation.
thehindu.com • Environment • India
Thirty-nine years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, residents continue to face health risks due to groundwater contamination from toxic waste, highlighting ongoing environmental and public health concerns.
lasprovincias.es • Environment • Spain
Six Valencian beaches received the Blue Flag award for the first time in 2025, bringing the region's total to 164, the highest in Spain.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
India advocates for a new biodiversity fund at the UN biodiversity conference in Montreal to aid developing nations in implementing the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
nytimes.com • Environment • World
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate the Energy Star program, ending a 33-year effort to improve energy efficiency in appliances and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
thehindu.com • Environment • India
Millions of Indian informal workers are disproportionately affected by extreme heat, highlighting the need for better heat action plans focused on worker protection.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) aims to halt biodiversity loss by setting targets for 2030 and 2050, emphasizing sustainable use, resource mobilization, and the involvement of indigenous communities.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
The COP16 biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, concluded without an agreement on a new nature protection fund, but did establish a subsidiary body for indigenous participation and a global fund for sharing benefits from genetic data.
thehindu.com • Environment • World
Wealthy nations' insufficient funding for global biodiversity conservation has led to the failure of COP16, prompting a shift towards seeking private investment to fill the funding gap.
irishtimes.com • Environment • Ireland
Dublin City Council has begun removing a massive illegal landfill in Darndale, addressing decades of environmental and health concerns for nearby residents.
vox.com • Environment • World
Record-breaking deforestation in 2024, fueled by wildfires and industrial agriculture, highlights the ongoing failure of international pledges to end deforestation by 2030.
abc.es • Environment • Spain
In Seville, Spain, over 15,000 vehicles have been fined in under a year for violating the low-emission zone regulations enforced by automated cameras in the Cartuja Science and Technology Park.
usatoday.com • Environment • World
Forty years after the discovery of the ozone hole spurred international cooperation to ban ozone-depleting substances, the ozone layer shows slow but ongoing recovery, highlighting the potential for effective global environmental action.
lastampa.it • Environment • Italy
Starting October 1st, diesel vehicles in Piedmont, Italy, that are Euro 5 or older will face restrictions in cities with over 30,000 inhabitants, in compliance with EU anti-pollution regulations, but alternative measures are being explored.
vox.com • Environment • World
For the first time, China's greenhouse gas emissions have decreased, primarily due to a significant increase in clean energy adoption, despite economic growth.
slate.com • Environment • United States
Highly treated wastewater, once considered a pollutant, is now revitalizing rivers across the United States, providing essential water sources and supporting thriving ecosystems.
news18.com • Environment • India
The sinking of the MSC ELSA 3 cargo ship near the Kerala coast caused an oil spill, raising significant environmental concerns due to the release of diesel, oil, and hazardous chemicals.
bangordailynews.com • Environment • Maine
Caribou, Maine, receives a $4 million federal grant to clean up hazardous materials at a former power plant site, enabling future riverfront revitalization.
theguardian.com • Environment • World
An investigation reveals that European fertilizer plants are using US ammonia produced with shale gas, despite claims of sustainable production.
thehindu.com • Environment • India
Vembanad Lake in Kerala, India, is shrinking due to pollution, encroachment, and unsustainable practices, threatening the livelihoods of local communities and the lake's ecological balance.
latimes.com • Environment • California
Following devastating wildfires in California, FEMA's refusal to fund soil testing for toxic substances leaves thousands of homeowners facing the daunting choice of paying for testing themselves or rebuilding on potentially contaminated land.
prensa.com • Environment • Panama
The contamination of the La Villa River in Panama threatens the health of the Azuero region due to recurring water pollution crises, impacting water treatment plants and prompting government intervention.
diariodolitoral.com.br • Environment • Brazil
Santos, Brazil, celebrates Environmental Week with a series of events including cleanups, a naval parade, and free bike usage.
theatlantic.com • Environment • World
While transitioning away from fossil fuels is crucial for climate change mitigation, the article emphasizes the equally significant challenge of reforming food production and land use practices to avoid exceeding emissions targets.
odt.co.nz • Environment • New Zealand
Dunedin's ambitious zero-carbon goal by 2030 is deemed unachievable due to the immense scale of tree planting required, prompting a call for a community-wide emissions reduction effort.
midilibre.fr • Environment • France
Swimming was temporarily banned for 48 hours on beaches in Palavas-les-Flots and La Grande-Motte, France, due to water pollution, but has since been reinstated.
veja.abril.com.br • Environment • World
The article discusses the global impact of pollution, highlighting the shift from developed nations to Asian countries as major contributors and emphasizing the immediate health consequences of air pollution.
laverdad.es • Environment • Spain
Scientists from the University of Murcia and the Polytechnic University of Cartagena urge the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition to include partial dredging in the Portmán bay remediation project.
businessinsider.com • Environment • US
Before the EPA's establishment, the US faced severe pollution issues, as evidenced by historical photos showcasing widespread environmental damage.
scmp.com • Environment • China
Chinese authorities recently removed over 50 tons of trash from ancient caves in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and inspiration for the movie Avatar, after a viral video exposed the pollution.
elcorreo.com • Environment • Spain
Bilbao's city council has warned residents about poor air quality due to the impending arrival of Saharan dust, advising precautions for vulnerable groups.
corriere.it • Environment • Italy
Starting October 1, 2025, over one million Euro 5 diesel vehicles will be banned from driving in major Northern Italian cities due to air pollution concerns, prompting debate and potential government intervention.
prensa.com • Environment • Panama
Panama partnered with Global Fishing Watch to leverage satellite technology and enhance monitoring of its marine protected areas, combating illegal fishing and promoting biodiversity conservation.