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Researchers from China University of Geosciences have developed a new method to monitor ecological environmental quality in resource-based cities, providing essential scientific data for restoration efforts in mining areas and their surroundings. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Natural Resources, used
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A new report from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre highlights the alarming rise of energy transition-related lawsuits in Latin America and the Caribbean, with 53% of the 95 cases recorded globally since 2009 happening in the region. The lawsuits are largely filed by Indigenous peoples, with almost half
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Pakistan's coastlines are facing escalating environmental challenges due to climate change and pollution, emphasizing the need for strong partnerships to safeguard marine ecosystems. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, emphasized this critical need during a meeting with Mahmood Akhtar Cheema, Country Representative of the International
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Albaraka TÈrk, Turkey's leading participation bank, continues to contribute to sustainable development with innovative financing products that facilitate access to environmentally friendly applications. The bank's new products, such as Green Water Recovery Systems and Solar Energy Systems, aim to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints.
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A new study has investigated the contribution of Islamic green financing (IGF) to renewable energy in the Gulf Cooperation Council nations from 2019 to 2023. The research aimed to promote a transition to a low-carbon economy by examining the impact of IGF on solar-based renewable technologies through energy efficiency and
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have stepped up their efforts to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. The sixth meeting of heads of ministries and departments responsible for environmental protection was held in Tianjin, China, where delegations signed a joint statement and adopted the Initiative to Strengthen
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Researchers at Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz have developed an innovative approach to irrigation management, utilizing embedded systems and machine learning algorithms to optimize water use. This study aims to address the pressing issue of water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, to ensure food security and environmental sustainability. The
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A new study on environmental comfort in Gunung Walat University Forest (GWUF) in Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia has revealed promising results for ecotourism development. The research, published in the Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, analyzed the thermal comfort, visual aesthetics, and visitor perceptions of the forest area. The
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Mangrove ecosystems are vital components of coastal ecosystems, providing livelihoods for millions of people worldwide. However, these ecosystems are facing significant threats from ongoing exploitation and natural disturbances, leading to changes in land use and cover. A new study conducted by researchers at University Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, has
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A recent study published in the Bio Web of Conferences has found that jungle rubber, a traditional agroforestry system, provides a moderate level of insect diversity that can serve as a food source for Horsfield's tarsier. The research, conducted on Bangka Island in Indonesia, reveals that jungle rubber
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Pig-nosed turtles, native to Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, face severe threats from egg harvesting. A new study from IPB University sheds light on the turtle's short-term movement patterns and home range in the Kao River of South Papua, Indonesia. Using low-cost GPS tracking devices, researchers monitored six
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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
