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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.
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.