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The Rubaya artisanal mining site in Congo's Masisi territory has been a hub of coltan extraction, a critical mineral for modern electronics and defense technology. Despite the site being controlled by the M23 rebels, the mining continues, with hundreds of men laboring by hand to extract the mineral.
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In a major push to promote eco-tourism and attract nature lovers, the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a unique Vistadome coach service connecting the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary to the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. This initiative marks Uttar Pradesh as the first state in the country to offer a jungle safari experience
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Phu Kradueng National Park, located in Loei province, is a 4.4-kilometre-square UNESCO ASEAN Heritage Park known for its unique mesa landscape and diverse plant species. The proposed cable car project has been a topic of debate for over four decades, with opponents arguing that it would irreversibly alter the
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Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted against the House Natural Resources Committee's portion of the GOP's reconciliation budget package, which proposes $1 billion in federal spending cuts, including cuts targeting programs that support Maine's marine resources economy, coastal communities, and Acadia National Park. The package
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The Ontario government's proposal to replace the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with Bill 5, "Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025," has sparked concern among scientists and biodiversity experts. The bill, if passed, would significantly weaken the ESA's protective measures for species at
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The Ontario government's proposal to replace the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with weaker legislation, Bill 5, poses a significant threat to the province's biodiversity. The current ESA protects species at risk and the habitats they require to survive. Under Bill 5, cabinet would have the power
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Boyne USA, Inc. has submitted a response to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians' (LTBB) consultation request for the re-licensing of the Boyne River Hydroelectric Project. The response addresses concerns raised by LTBB regarding environmental and dam safety issues, as well as public access and streambank stability.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a preliminary determination of inconsistency with the recommendations of the U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) for the proposed relicensing of the Tower and Kleber Hydroelectric Project No. 10615. On July 8, 2024, Interior filed recommendations pursuant to section 10(j)
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Federal grizzly bear managers plan to cut back on monitoring efforts in the mountains of North Idaho and northeast Washington, leaving a gap in long-term tracking of the threatened bears. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's biologist, Wayne Kasworm, has stated that his office lacks sufficient funds
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The House Natural Resources Committee approved a bill that includes an amendment to sell federal lands near Zion National Park and cut funding for the National Park Service. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Mark Amodei, would allow the sale of lands in four Nevada counties and one in Utah, including
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Research has shown that small game populations, such as hares, pheasants, and partridges, have declined significantly over the past few decades. However, a new study conducted by the Department of Animal Ethology and Wildlife Management suggests that hunters have been actively involved in reintroducing these species into natural ecosystems, which
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Research on the impact of soil substrate availability and plant species diversity on soil microbial biomass and enzyme activity in secondary forests has revealed significant findings. According to a study published in the Journal of Soils and Sediments, different forest types have varying effects on soil substrate availability and soil
