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Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several New York counties, urging residents to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. Heavy downpours are forecasted to impact downstate New York, specifically in the Mid-Hudson, New York City, and Long Island Regions, with significant flooding possible. Flood
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U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), Ben Ray Lujan (D-New Mexico), and Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts) have introduced the Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025 to modernize decades-old gas pipeline leak detection and repair requirements. This legislation aims to enhance the safety of natural gas pipelines by
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The Brazilian state of Para is a vital location for sea turtle conservation, with the coast serving as a crucial migratory route for several species. The Para State Government, through the Institute for Forestry and Biodiversity Development (Ideflor-Bio), has intensified conservation efforts in strategic areas of the Atlantic coast, focusing
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Heavy to torrential rain caused flooding in western, central-eastern, and central-northern parts of Liaoning Province, prompting prompt responses from local authorities. The Provincial Flood Control Office coordinated with various agencies to ensure river levels were stable, reservoirs were operating safely, and residents were evacuated to safety. Meanwhile, local governments in
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Morgan State University's Patuxent Environment and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL) has been awarded two grants to study the impact of blue catfish, an invasive species found throughout the Chesapeake Bay system. The research aims to mitigate the effects of the invasive species on local ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal
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The Trump Administration's decision to cancel the Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge marks a significant victory for Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and his constituents in West Texas, who had been fighting against the plan's expansion of the refuge by over 10,000%
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The Alberta Land and Property Rights Tribunal has amended its decision on a surface rights case, adding Endrum Energy Corp. as an Operator under the Surface Rights Act. The original decision, issued on June 3, 2022, found that Carol Ann Kashuba, the owner of the land, was entitled to compensation
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The Alberta Land and Property Rights Tribunal has issued a decision on November 18, 2024, in the matter of ConocoPhillips Canada Limited v Yip, regarding a dispute over compensation for oil and gas operations on a property in Foothills County, Alberta. ConocoPhillips Canada Limited, the applicant, seeks to review and
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In a bid to strengthen bilateral cooperation, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and UNESCO country representative Sardar Umar Alam met on Monday, July 28, to discuss initiatives aimed at protecting natural resources and cultural heritage in Cambodia. The meeting focused on key projects such as the Cambodia-Mekong River Delta Aquifer
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The UNESCO Representative to Cambodia, Sardar Umar Alam, paid a courtesy call to Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth, marking a significant step in the enhancement of collaboration between the two parties. The visit comes as the Cambodia-Mekong River Delta Aquifer (CMDA) project continues to address shared groundwater resources in the Mekong
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released details for the 2025 deer hunting season in the northwest region, with most areas having the same bag limits as last year. However, two deer permit areas (DPAs) have increased bag limits, and another has a lower limit to reduce antlerless deer
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Ghana's campaign against illicit mining, known locally as galamsey, has marked a significant milestone with the successful reclamation of nine forest reserves previously under the control of armed illegal miners. The government has reported significant progress in combating environmental degradation, with over 5,500 hectares of forest land
