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Researchers from Prairie View A&M University have conducted an in-depth analysis of drought patterns in Ethiopia, utilizing satellite data to monitor and understand the country's drought trends over the past 58 years. The study focused on the Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Stations (CHIRPS-v2) satellite
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The National Assembly has taken a significant step towards establishing a world-class institution focused on Nigeria's solid minerals sector. The Bill to establish the Federal University of Mining and Geosciences, Jos, has been passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, and it now awaits Presidential Assent. This
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Alaska, along with other states around the nation, is working on a 10-year plan to guide conservation of vulnerable wildlife populations. The draft 2025 Alaska Wildlife Action Plan identifies species of greatest conservation need, including the Alaska hare, gray-headed chickadee, and numerous other bird, fish, and terrestrial mammal species. However,
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Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has conducted extensive assessments of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Wales, revealing which habitats and species are thriving and which areas require improvement. The study, funded by the Welsh Government, encompasses 37% of the Welsh Marine Protected Area network, examining 85 designated features across 17 special
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As Premier Danielle Smith advocate for the resumption of coal mining in Alberta, citing the province's natural gas resources as a way to displace coal use abroad, her words are contradicted by facts from reputable sources. Research from the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Institute for Energy
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Tanzania's government and Tanzania National Parks Authority have long been embroiled in a boundary dispute between Nyerere National Park and Selous Game Reserve. The dispute has led to protracted conflicts over land and resources, affecting the local communities and wildlife conservation efforts. To address this issue, the government
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Governor Gavin Newsom has declared $135 million available for wildfire prevention grants, aiming to safeguard California communities from catastrophic wildfire amidst the strain caused by President Trump's policies, which have led to the militarization of the National Guard and cuts to the U.S. Forest Service. This move
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) is continuing her efforts to block a Republican plan to sell off America's public lands to the highest bidder. The latest proposal, put forth by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), has been deemed ineligible under Senate rules governing the budget process. Despite this,
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Thai authorities, in collaboration with several agencies, have dismantled a significant wildlife trafficking network at the Jam Pong checkpoint, apprehending two Laotians with over 100 kilogrammes of rare wildlife carcasses bound for sale. The operation, led by Chaincharn Sriyong, head of the Office of Prevention and Suppression Support 3, was
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At a joint meeting of three separate Michigan House committees, guitarist and conservative firebrand Ted Nugent vehemently criticized the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and various conservation regulations that he deemed "immoral" and "insane." Nugent, who was invited by state Rep. Ken Borton
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His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, has emphasized the importance of environmental conservation in safeguarding natural resources, strengthening the Kingdom's resilience to climate change, and advancing sustainable development goals. As part of this effort, the Bahrain Mangroves Initiative and
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A recent review by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has identified the need for more action to protect marine ecosystems in Wales. The assessment, which covered 85 features across 17 marine special areas of conservation (SACs) and special protected areas (SPAs), found that biodiversity, habitats, and water quality need to be
