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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
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Foreign-headquartered firms are injecting new life into Matabeleland's gold mining sector, driven by record global bullion prices and the region's rich, underexplored greenstone belts. This surge of investment is a decisive vote of confidence in Zimbabwe's mining sector, with key players such as Pambili
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As part of its efforts to gain social license and improve its public image, the Tar sands advocacy group Pathways Alliance, which represents six Canadian fossil fuel producers, has been sponsoring school science fairs across the country. This initiative has raised concerns among environmentalists, who question the ethics of an
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The Akwa Ibom State government has issued a stern warning to operators in the mining and dredging sector, vowing to shut down any entity engaging in illegal activities that threaten the environment and public safety. The state government's concern stems from reports of environmental degradation, pollution of water
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The government has stressed the need for states to swiftly adopt the National Forestry (Amendment) Act 2022 to bolster the country's efforts in preserving and conserving its forested areas. Currently, only the Federal Territory and Perlis have fully implemented the amendments, leaving much work to be done. The
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) has strongly criticized the Republican proposal to sell off over 250 million acres of public lands, calling it "deranged" and vowing to fight it until it is defeated. The plan, supported by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and President Trump, aims to privatize
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Prof. Oluwatoyin Ashiru, Pro-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, has charged engineers in Nigeria to lead the way in diversifying the country's economy by leveraging the solid minerals and mining sector. This is because the sector has the potential to significantly contribute to the nation's GDP, which currently
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Rwanda's economic growth has been remarkable, with a 8.9% GDP increase in 2024, driven by strong performances in industry, agriculture, and services. However, the country's natural wealth, valued at $56.1 billion, remains largely underutilized in economic planning and reporting. The African Development Bank'
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Research on sustainability and resource management has shed light on the complex dynamics of economic development in Eastern Europe. A new study conducted by Yonsei University has analyzed the relationship between economic freedom, urbanization, educational achievement, and international trade in the region from 1990 to 2021. The study reveals that
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South West Pinnacle Exploration has been awarded a contract worth approximately 13,56,000 Omani Rial (OMR) or around Rs 30 crore for the exploration and mining of minerals such as copper, gold, and chromite in concession areas 12 B and 13 in Oman. The contract, awarded by Minerals Development
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Green innovation presents a viable solution to address the challenge of balancing economic survival through natural resource utilization with the imperative of long-term environmental sustainability. Research by King Faisal University highlights the moderating effect of green innovation on the relationship between natural resource rents and ecological footprint in the world&
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The Malaysian government has established a special committee to respond to the European Union Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR), aiming to secure continued access to the European market and strengthen sustainability compliance in key export sectors. Chaired by Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, the committee involves three
