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Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has emphasized the strategic importance of industrial timber plantations (HTI) for biomass energy in expanding the country's renewable energy supply, restoring degraded ecosystems, and contributing to climate change mitigation. Tony Rianto, Head of the Sub-Directorate of Forest Product Certification and Marketing, stated that
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As the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to roll back regulations to address climate change and protect public health, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) has led most Texas Democratic Congressmembers in opposing EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's proposal to eliminate any federal ability to
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Thousands of protesters marched through central London on Wednesday afternoon to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's second state visit to Britain. The protesters waved placards criticizing U.S. policies on immigration, Gaza, and climate change. Meanwhile, in the United States, Congress members were busy addressing various
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Almost universal access to basic drinking water has been achieved in Bangladesh, but progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is uneven, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. Extreme poverty, geographical isolation, and climate change exacerbate the challenges faced by these communities. The National Strategy for Water and Sanitation Development in Hard-to-Reach
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U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) has led a group of Texas Democratic Congressmembers in opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to eliminate federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. The politicians argue that the climate crisis is already affecting Texans, with extreme weather events costing lives and
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The Australian government's announcement of its 2035 climate change target has triggered a response from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), highlighting the need for adequate charging infrastructure, reduced total cost of ownership, and EVs that meet Australian motorists' needs to drive EV take-up. The New
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A groundbreaking study led by Assistant Professor Lui Hon-kit of National Sun Yat-sen University has revealed that ocean alkalinization can significantly enhance seawater's carbon absorption capacity and slow the rate of ocean acidification. The study analyzed 26 years of observational data from waters around Taiwan, providing crucial insights
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Ghana is committed to reducing methane emissions from oil fields, a move that will significantly contribute to the country's climate action plans. As part of its strategy, Ghana aims to reduce or eliminate routine gas flaring from oil fields by 2026 and invest in modern technologies to improve
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Scientists at Chung-Ang University and Qingdao University of Science and Technology have developed a cost-effective and robust electrocatalyst that enables high-performance hydrogen evolution in saline environments, paving the way for large-scale, green hydrogen infrastructure. By overcoming the limitations of conventional platinum and ruthenium catalysts, this research addresses the critical barriers
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In Ghana, the commemoration of September 21 as Founders Day is a poignant reminder of the nation's founding values and ideals. However, the country's rampant illegal small-scale gold mining, known as galamsey, is a stark contrast to these principles, perpetuating environmental destruction and undermining the nation&
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The Albanese Government has announced a $12 billion investment in the Western Australian Defence precinct, bolstering the country's naval shipbuilding and submarine capabilities. The Henderson Defence site in Perth is expected to cost $25 billion over 10 years and will be used to build surface vessels and dry
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A new report by the National Academies of Science has found that climate pollution has serious and far-reaching consequences for human health and welfare. The report, released in September, affirms the 2009 Endangerment Finding by the EPA that greenhouse gas pollution endangers the health and welfare of current and future
