Natural resources
Environmental Defense Fund and 15 other public health and environmental groups have filed comments strongly objecting to the Trump EPA's proposal to repeal the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. The standards protect against pollutants emitted by coal-fired power plants that can cause brain damage in babies, cancer,
Parks
A task force has been established by the Para Institute for Forestry Development and Biodiversity (Ideflor-Bio) in partnership with local government agencies and military units to prevent and combat wildfires in the Monte Alegre State Park and the Paytuna Environmental Protection Area (APA). The effort aims to address the high
Climate change
Brazil has made significant strides in conserving its natural heritage over the past 25 years, with a remarkable 244.8% increase in the total area of protected areas, from 754,000 km2 in 2000 to over 2.6 million km2 today. This vast protected area, equivalent to 20% of the
Climate change
Coastal regions in Italy are grappling with environmental pressures due to a surge in tourism and climate change, with tourists and residents holding distinct views on coastal management. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Ferrara points to the need for tailored policies that cater to specific
Climate change
Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative, launched seven years ago, has made significant strides in environmental protection by planting over 40 billion seedlings, significantly contributing to increased forest coverage, land restoration, climate change mitigation, ecosystem conservation, and job creation. The initiative aims to plant 50 billion trees across the country,
Climate change
The Government of Sindh has approved a comprehensive digitization project to modernize the environmental sector. The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) will undergo complete digitization, including industrial environmental monitoring, inspection, and assessment. The initiative aims to promote transparency, minimize human intervention, and enhance public trust in regulatory processes. Key Takeaways:
Parks
As Oasis concludes their hugely successful concert series in Manchester's Heaton Park, the city council is taking additional measures to ensure public safety and minimize environmental impact. Following the first two concerts, which drew large crowds and enthusiastic fans, the council is introducing new security measures to protect
Parks
A critical decision has been issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal, addressing an appeal under the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act. The decision pertains to the appeal of a Director's Order issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, which pertained to
Climate change
Ding Xuexiang and European Commission Executive Vice-President Rebera co-chaired the sixth China-EU High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue in Beijing on July 14, 2025. China emphasizes the importance of ecological environmental protection and climate change mitigation, having achieved significant progress in its green transformation. The two sides agreed to continue high-level
Natural resources
A new study on the impact of environmental tournaments on green innovation in China has found that a policy promoting natural resource audit evaluation and accountability significantly enhances corporate green innovation. The study employed a natural experiment and utilized the difference-in-differences approach to conduct empirical tests on A-share companies in
Natural resources
Laguna Water, a Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit, marked the 2025 Philippine Arbor Day with its annual tree planting and nurturing program, Pasibol: Puno ng Pag-asa. More than 70 volunteers, including employees and key stakeholders, came together to plant 500 native tree saplings in a half-hectare site within the
Natural resources
A study conducted at the Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan in Iran aimed to investigate the relationship between environmental concerns and attitudes among students. The research, published in 2025, found that environmental concerns significantly predicted students' attitudes toward the environment, with 72% of the variance in
