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Senators are pushing back against the Department of the Interior's drastic cuts to the National Park Service, with Senator Angus King (I-ME) questioning the decision and citing the devastating impact on national parks across the country. The cuts total $1.2 billion and are part of a broader
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As the weather warms up and more people enjoy outdoor activities in Gwynedd, Cyngor Gwynedd Council is seeking new members for the Local Access Forum. The forum advises the council, Natural Resources Wales, and other stakeholders on improving public access to land for recreation and enjoyment of the area'
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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has inspected the 'Oruc Reis' oil exploration ship, marking a critical milestone in Somalia's journey towards resource self-sufficiency. The completion of extensive oil exploration activities off the coast of Somalia is poised to dramatically alter the nation's economic landscape. The
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In Nigeria, the intersection of oil wealth and state power has been a defining factor in the country's democratic journey. The 1993 presidential election, annulled by the military regime, marked a crucial moment in the contestation between authoritarianism and democratic aspirations. This article explores the complex relationship between
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving the proposed modification to the non-project use of project lands and waters for the Wallace Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 2413 in Georgia. The modification, which involves reducing the occupancy of project land to 1.97 acres and making changes
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The Ulkatcho Energy Corporation (UEC) has marked a significant milestone in the development of clean energy in British Columbia with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Anahim Lake Solar Project. Set to be completed in October 2025, this project is expected to transform the remote community of Anahim Lake by reducing
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The Gambia's Petroleum Ministry has strongly rejected claims of oil and gas resource misappropriation by Senegal, labeling them as misleading and lacking technical or scientific basis. The Ministry asserts that exploration, a process of searching for oil, must precede extraction, the actual removal of oil from the ground.
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The European Union (EU) has embarked on a five-year, £60 million initiative to preserve, restore, and regenerate Malawi's natural resources and diverse ecosystems. The Ulimi ndi Chilengedwe (UCHI) program, implemented in ten district councils, aims to diversify the agriculture sector, making it more resilient to climate change, and
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The Diocese of Borongan, led by Fr. James Abella, has expressed strong opposition to a government notice allowing large-scale sand mining in three localities in Eastern Samar. The proposed operations would lead to environmental destruction, with residents bearing the consequences. The diocese cites the environmental degradation caused by existing mining
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Human-wildlife conflict, particularly elephant crop raiding, has increased significantly in Kafta Sheraro National Park, Ethiopia, over the past decade. A recent study aimed to assess natural resource utilization by the local community, the existing human-elephant conflict, and community attitudes toward African elephant conservation. The study involved a survey of 395
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Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company, has successfully implemented its "Less Left Over" strategy, resulting in a 44% reduction in unit food waste in 2024 compared to 2019 levels. This achievement surpasses the company's 2025 target of 40% reduction, set a year ahead
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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.'s decision to allocate four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) marks a significant step towards Liberia's energy independence and economic prosperity. The allocation includes full 100% ownership of blocks LB-10, LB-11, LB-29, and LB-31, ensuring maximum
