Natural resources
Research from the Department of Science and Mathematics has identified the significant impact of climate change on natural resources, particularly in water-stressed areas. The study emphasizes the need for innovative solutions to adapt to new climatic and socio-economic conditions, with minimal impact on already stressed resources and ecosystems. The research
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Canada's managed forests are crucial to its economic wealth, but forestry activities harm woodland caribou habitats, a recent study has found. Researchers from Natural Resources Canada, supported by the Cumulative Effects Program, investigated the impact of caribou conservation policies on Canada's timber supply. The study concluded
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The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), which aims to combat gold smuggling, strengthen state control over the mineral trade, and prevent the loss of national resources. The Act establishes the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as the sole entity authorized to license, oversee,
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Conservation efforts are facing off against economic interests in the Raja Ampat islands of Indonesia, where nickel mining has become a contentious issue. The mining activities, led by PT GAG Nikel and other companies, have sparked widespread opposition from environmental groups and local communities, citing concerns over environmental damage and
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Ghana's government, under the leadership of the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has announced a plan to establish environmental courts to prosecute individuals involved in illegal mining and unauthorized tree felling. This move is part of a broader effort to enforce environmental laws and
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The Prime Minister, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, recently inspected two large-scale groundwater supply projects in Kanchanaburi Province to address the drought problem and improve the quality of life for its citizens. The projects, initiated by His Majesty, aim to provide clean and accessible water for consumption and agriculture. The Prime Minister&
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The Thai Prime Minister, Paethongtarn Shinawatra, recently visited two groundwater projects in Kanchanaburi Province to address the ongoing drought problem and improve the quality of life for local residents. The inspection tour was part of the royal initiative to provide a reliable source of water for communities in need. Accompanied
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will visit Kanchanaburi province on Monday to inspect groundwater development projects aimed at alleviating drought conditions. The royal initiatives, launched to deliver clean groundwater to drought-prone communities, will be toured by the prime minister at two key sites in the province. These projects serve as models
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As Malaysia mourned the tragic loss of a mother elephant and her calf on the Gerik-Jeli highway, a critical wildlife crossing area, the nation was reminded of the urgent need for lasting action to secure a future where wildlife and people can co-exist sustainably and safely. The incident was not
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As Iowans observe Wild Turtle Week from June 9-13, the state's 13 wild turtle species take center stage. Threatened by habitat loss, road-related mortalities, and water pollution, these aquatic and semi-aquatic reptiles require conservation action. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is at the forefront of this
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For nearly a decade, Andres Ortega, aquatic resources supervisor with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, has led a team in preserving the Hine's emerald dragonfly, a rare and endangered species that inhabits the Des Plaines River valley. This species, like many others, plays a crucial role
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The Ontario government has recognized Canada Nickel Company's Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project as one of five strategic critical minerals projects ready for near-term development. This move is part of the government's nation-building initiatives to advance the critical minerals agenda and promote Indigenous ownership and partnership in
