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The Cambodian government's environmental protection efforts have paid off, as the Ministry of Environment successfully halted the discharge of over 11.9 million cubic meters of wastewater from factories and companies into public water sources between January and August 2025. This initiative, driven by the Ministry's
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African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 is set to bring together several African ministers to showcase opportunities in mining across their jurisdictions. Taking place from October 1-3, 2025, in Cape Town, the event will feature high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking, and deal signings. Confirmed ministerial participants include Martin Gama Abucha, Minister
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The Acting Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Armah-Kofi Buah, has emphasized the importance of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) in Ghana's development. Inaugurating the new Governing Boards of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), the minister stressed that no major project will be
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North Korea's illicit trade in wildlife has been kept under wraps, but a new study reveals the shocking truth behind the country's involvement in the black market for wild animals and plants. The research, conducted with colleagues in the UK and Norway, shows that almost every
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In an effort to promote balanced development between conservation and productive activities in the Amazonas region of Peru, specialists from the Ministry of Environment (Minam) collaborated with the Environmental Regional Authority to create regional maps of ecosystems and degraded areas. These maps, prepared with technical and financial support from Minam&
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final action that will exempt meat and poultry processing facilities from additional wastewater discharge regulations, aimed at reducing the cost of living for American families and supporting agricultural growth. This decision reflects the Trump Administration's efforts to advance the
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The Connecticut River has been a critical source of hydropower and recreational opportunity for over a century. However, the increasing demand for energy and water recreation has raised concerns about the river's ecological health and the impact of hydropower projects. In a recent submission to the Federal Energy
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The United States is set to ban seafood imports from 42 nations due to their failure to adopt bycatch prevention measures comparable to those followed by US fishers under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The ban will take effect in January 2026, aiming to reduce the number of marine
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Current research from the Ministry of Natural Resources has highlighted the importance of coral reefs, which are rapidly degrading globally. In-situ online monitoring systems are being used to monitor coral reef ecosystems in real-time, enabling the study of coral reef ecology through artificial intelligence technology, particularly deep learning technology. A
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Optimism has given way to concern as Sri Lanka's new government, despite holding a significant majority, has failed to address environmental concerns. Instead, its rhetoric has legitimized extrajudicial actions and fueled hostility toward wildlife. Environmental activists are calling for a coordinated, evidence-based, and scientific response to address the
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After weeks of extreme dryness and wildfires, some counties in Nova Scotia are being cleared for outdoor activities in the woods, with restrictions lifted in seven counties as of today, August 29. However, the burn ban remains in place throughout the province until October 15. The decision to lift restrictions
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Natural Resources Wales has moved the region of North Wales into drought status following reports of streams drying up, "fish in distress" and other environmental impacts. The decision was made despite some welcome rainfall in the region, highlighting the prolonged effects of the hot and dry weather on
