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Ontario's Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been a cornerstone of legislation protecting biodiversity in the province. However, the recent proposal of Bill 5, "Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025," threatens to dismantle this critical law. As scientists, Ryan Norris and Quinn Webber argue that
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Cambodia is prioritizing biodiversity conservation and economic progress through its 'Green Pathways' vision, a strategy that aims to link ecological health with economic development. The government has committed to protecting natural resources and promoting a resilient, sustainable future, as reflected in the active participation of various stakeholders in
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During the critical Andaman Sea monsoon season, the Mu Ko Similan National Park is closed to tourists to allow the ecosystem to fully recover and enable maintenance and preparation for the next tourist season. The park staff, led by Acting Head Warawut Sangthong, remain busy with various tasks, including conserving
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The Alberta Land and Property Rights Tribunal has issued a decision rescinding an order due to an error of fact in a land dispute between Ricochet Oil Corp. and Ivan To. The original order, issued on December 18, 2024, required the Minister to pay Ricochet Oil Corp. $12,000.00
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The Alberta Land and Property Rights Tribunal, in the matter of MacDonald v. Lexin Resources Ltd., issued a decision on March 20, 2025, amending Order LPRT900805/2025 to delete a reference to James Smith MacDonald as being entitled to compensation. The error was discovered after a panel of the Tribunal
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Climate change has accelerated in recent years, affecting groundwater resources globally. A new study from Yazd University in Iran investigates the impact of climate change on groundwater resources using the MODFLOW model. The research analyzed temperature and precipitation data for the near future, mid-term, and long-term periods to project the
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Located at the confluence of the Appomattox and James rivers in Virginia, the City Point Waterfront at Petersburg National Battlefield is facing erosion that threatens to erase archaeological, architectural, cultural, and natural resources. The National Park Service is proposing to stabilize the bluff through a project that involves repairing, rebuilding,
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The federal government has clarified its position on the implementation of rare earth mining guidelines, rejecting allegations that it is deliberately hindering the progress of four southern states. Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad stated that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rare earth
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Rampant illegal sand mining in Rafiabad's Sangrampora, Rawoocha, Waripora, and Batpora has put the region's environment at significant risk. Despite repeated complaints, authorities seem unable or unwilling to curb the destruction of forests, pastures, and water resources caused by the sand mafia operating across the region.
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DMCI Mining Corp.'s subsidiary, Berong Nickel Corp. (BNC), is set to develop the Dangla Nickel Project in the mineral-rich town of Quezon in Palawan, with an estimated extraction rate of 2 million wet metric tons (WMT) over 650.66 hectares of land. The project, which involves shallow surface
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As the nation's states face growing challenges in managing wildlife, lawmakers are rethinking the traditional model of wildlife management, seeking new funding sources to protect non-game species. Habitat loss, pollution, and climate change are making it harder for states to keep species out of the "emergency room,
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Scientists have analyzed 3,281 large forest fires worldwide, finding a significant decline in forest recovery rates since 2010. The study shows that the average intensity of large wildfires has increased by 42.9 percent in drylands and 54.3 percent in boreal zones. The hardest hit regions include western
