Natural resources
Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) has proposed reforms to the management of Sabah's natural resources following a recent mineral licence scandal allegedly involving top Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leaders. The proposals aim to restore public trust and ensure resource management is transparent, accountable, and benefits the people. Sabah BN&
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A unique conservation project, the Keo Seima REDD+ Project, is supporting 20 indigenous communities in Cambodia's Mondulkiri province by providing direct funding and empowering them to develop sustainable livelihoods. The project, initiated in 2010, has so far distributed nearly $2 million in funding through the Cash for Communities
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Palladium, a critical element in manufacturing industries and sustainable development, is under threat due to its concentrated geographical distribution and global supply-demand mismatch. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences employed complex network analysis and the cascading failure model to assess the supply chain security of the global palladium trade
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Hundreds of thousands of Californians, overwhelmed by private insurance companies fleeing the market, have turned to a state-managed insurance pool known as the FAIR Plan. However, after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year, the FAIR Plan is now seeking a 36% rate hike, further squeezing homeowners with
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In a significant conservation milestone, 20 Red-breasted Parakeets have been repatriated to their native island of Bali, marking a major step towards restoring the population of Indonesia's endemic parrots. This move comes after years of decline due to the threat of illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss. The
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The United States has embarked on a strategic effort to reduce its dependence on China for critical raw materials, according to former CIA and Pentagon advisor Jim Rickards. China's control over 20 key minerals, essential to industries such as AI, EVs, and military technology, has become a pressing
Drilling
A long and contentious battle over drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has come to an end, as the Interior Department announced the reinstatement of the oil and gas leasing program for the entire 1.56 million-acre Coastal Plain. This move fulfills a requirement in the
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The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, through the National Forestry and Wildlife Service, reaffirms its commitment to research, sustainable management, and conservation of Peruvian orchids, one of the most diverse and emblematic botanical groups in the country. In a recent discovery, biologists Luis Valenzuela Gamarra and William Nauray Huari
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The biodiversity scenario in Jammu and Kashmir has reached alarming stages, raising questions about the effectiveness of those responsible for preserving and protecting the environment. Historically, the region's forest administration was known for its efficiency, but changes in administration since 1948 have led to a decline in biodiversity.
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.97 million to the city of La Monte to upgrade its wastewater treatment facilities. The funding will cover the entire cost of the project, estimated to be completed by November 2026. The city will use the funds to improve its wastewater
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $1.1 million to the city of Jasper for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project, estimated to total $1.4 million, aims to replace aging infrastructure and improve operations and maintenance. The funding consists of a $538,000 low-interest loan
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Rep. Jared Huffman, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, has denounced the Trump administration's plan to open nearly all federal waters along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and sensitive areas off the coast of Alaska and Florida to new oil and gas leases despite the ongoing
