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A recent meeting on June 16 focused on the situation in four Thai border provinces, where officials reported a significant number of forest-related cases, including illegal logging, encroachment, and wildlife offences. The meeting also highlighted operational challenges, such as landmines, armed patrols, and the presence of natural border crossings, which
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As the country reels from one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, experts are sounding the alarm on the devastating consequences of climate change. The extreme wildfires that ravaged parts of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia in 2023 emitted 1,740 megatonnes of CO2e, nearly three times
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Oman is making a concerted effort to integrate environmental, economic, and tourism goals by investing in its 30 natural reserves, covering 17% of its terrestrial area and 10% of its marine territory. The reserves span approximately 15,000 square kilometres and are a crucial component of Oman's strategy
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The Illinois Conservation Foundation has selected the winners of its prestigious Conservation Achievement Scholarship, recognizing high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to preserving Illinois' natural resources. This year's honorees embody the spirit of conservation and leadership that inspires the state's natural resources department.
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A quarter of freshwater animals are now threatened with extinction, with population declines in fresh waters outpacing those in marine and terrestrial systems. Reports of salmonid fish decline are stark, with many populations and species listed as threatened or endangered. The family of ray-finned fish, which includes Pacific salmon, Atlantic
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In a bold initiative, SM Supermalls and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) collaborated to launch the "Save from Extinction" campaign, aiming to protect the Philippines' six endangered species. The campaign, held at the Mall of Asia in May, seeks to raise awareness and generate
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In a significant initiative, 3,300 residents from 24 mining-affected communities across four regions in Ghana have received intensive training on the country's mining laws and natural resource governance. The training, conducted by Livelihood and Environment Ghana (LEG) with support from the STAR Ghana Foundation under the AVID
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The state of California's firefighting and prevention resources are facing unprecedented strain as the peak fire season sets in. President Trump's recent actions, including the militarization of Los Angeles and cuts to the US Forest Service, are jeopardizing the state's wildfire response capability and
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The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to enhance Nigeria's education funding through accurate and timely remittances of education taxes from companies in the extractive sector. This collaboration aims to achieve greater impact in
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has emerged as a key player in Pakistan's green transformation, spearheading ecological revival and empowering communities through pioneering initiatives such as the Billion Tree Afforestation Project and the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Programme. These projects have yielded impressive outcomes, including reforestation on 68,000 hectares,
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The Taurage District Municipality has announced that amendments to the maps of natural meadows and pastures, wetlands, and springs have been prepared. The initial maps, approved at the end of 2023, covered approximately 75.7 thousand hectares of natural meadows and pastures and 110.6 thousand hectares of wetlands and
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Air pollution levels have continued to be a significant issue worldwide, driven by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Among the various pollutants, PM2.5 has been identified as a major contributor to air quality, posing serious health risks such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from University Teknologi MARA have introduced
