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Wildfires in Manitoba have put a significant dent in the province's economy, with Statistics Canada estimating that 2.4% of its gross domestic product is at risk. This is the largest proportion of any province in Canada, highlighting the devastating impact of these natural disasters on local communities.
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The Trump administration's revised Department of the Interior strategic plan calls for expanded fossil fuel development across federal lands, while omitting any reference to public land sales first raised in an earlier draft. The plan emphasizes a commitment to extraction, viewing natural resources as the country's
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, joined Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, professional climbers, a leader from outdoor gear retailer REI, and a spokesperson for a hunting and angling advocacy group to push back on the GOP's
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As the uncertainty surrounding the proposal to sell off public lands for development persists, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, along with other western Democratic senators and advocates, have come together to raise their voices against what they call an assault on tribal sovereignty, outdoor recreation, and critical wildlife habitats. The
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Stonyfield Organic, the country's leading organic yogurt maker, has teamed up with the National Park Foundation (NPF) to launch the "Explore Organically" initiative, a campaign aimed at encouraging kids to explore and connect with nature through America's national parks. As part of this collaboration,
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A new river project is set to begin construction in the River Usk, with the aim of protecting endangered wildlife and improving biodiversity. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will start building a new fish passage at Brecon Weir, designed to support the migration of young salmon. The project is part of
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The Sabah government has reiterated its commitment to biodiversity conservation and research through the establishment of the Langom Control Centre and Research Station in the Danum Valley Conservation Area. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed full support for conservation and research efforts, emphasizing the importance of sustainable forest management
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In a concerted effort to bolster national security and environmental protection along the Cambodian border, DNP director-general Attapol Charoenchansa convened a meeting with security officials in the Khao Phra Wihan National Park, Si Sa Ket province, on June 22. This strategic gathering aimed to outline cooperation frameworks for safeguarding forest
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Park officials in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, are reviewing their equestrian regulations in response to a 650 percent increase in private horseback riders between 2015 and 2021. The park has seen a surge in popularity, with guided horseback riding tours providing thousands of visitors with a unique experience among
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Wyoming's fire district is grappling with a severe shortage of volunteers, with nearly 90% of its 3,600 firefighters being volunteers. Experts warn that if the trend continues, the state may not be able to fight large wildland fires, highlighting the need for urgent funding to address the
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The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has urged the United States to increase its investment in Africa, emphasizing the continent's immense opportunities for growth and development. Speaking at the US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, Adesina highlighted Africa's abundant natural resources, including
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Traditional leaders have long been instrumental in the governance of rural communities and play a pivotal role in supporting conservation efforts, developing sustainable solutions, and adapting to climate change. These leaders, who derive legitimacy from custom, tradition, and spirituality, are custodians of ancestral lands and possess invaluable indigenous ecological knowledge
