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Clearcut through river floodplain has couple calling for better oversight
A comparison of Google Earth satellite images from 2014 and CBC drone footage taken on Nov. 15, 2023, of a four-hectare private property along the Ottawa River that was clear cut to make way for a house. (Google Earth/CBC News) An Ottawa couple says it doesn’t make environmental sense for a woodlot next door to…
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India’s green jobs are growing but are colleges ready to supply the talent?
India needs a lot of governance specialists, renewable energy, EV tech experts and more. Most of these jobs require strong foundational STEM skills; engineers are most in demand. Certifications and industry upskilling programmes are helping fill the gap in talent shortage. Advertisement India’s green jobs market has exploded, thanks to its net zero commitments, thrust…
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Pennsylvania residents rally again to save beloved Montour Preserve
The heart of the Montour Preserve in Pennsylvania is Lake Chillisquaque, built and kept filled with Susquehanna River water to serve a coal-fired power plant. (Montour Area Recreation Commission) For the third time in nine years, residents and public officials in a rural area of central Pennsylvania have rallied to save a beloved nature preserve…
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Cut it out on the tree-felling, please
Bangladesh’s greenery is an inextricable part of its national identity, and given the dire state of our capital city’s environmental integrity it is clear that our urban spaces need more trees than ever.Which is why our city administrations’ recent war against trees has been utterly baffling at best and dangerous at worst — with a…
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Fish House Project transforms decommissioned insulators into thriving marine habitats
Divers install over 230 sets of decommissioned electricity insulators, marking a significant step in creating an artificial reef near Koh Sak Island, off the coast of Pattaya, as part of the innovative ‘Fish House Project’ for marine habitat restoration. PATTAYA, Thailand – On November 17, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the Department of…
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Notice of Completion – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment – Scheifele Bridge Replacement, Regional Road 22 (Northfield Drive), Township of Woolwich
The Region of Waterloo has undertaken a planning study for Scheifele Bridge in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act following the approved process for Schedule ‘C’ projects under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. This project addresses the deteriorated condition of Scheifele Bridge while accommodating the current and future needs of the bridge and roadway.…
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Revolutionising Africa’s environment with ‘Waste to Wealth Initiative’
Mr Green Africa Collection point for waste pickers and other small businesses Sign that a TakaBank is being operated in that location in Dandora Mr Green Africa collection point at a fuel station in Nairobi Concern over environmental pollution has grown significantly on a global scale, especially in light of the widespread use and improper…
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Saudi foreign minister urges international community to take
BEIJING: The international community needs to shoulder responsibility to stop Israel’s violations in Gaza, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Monday during a meeting between China’s foreign minister and ministers from Arab and Islamic countries. The Saudi foreign minister and his counterparts from Arab and Islamic nations arrived in Beijing on…
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Shin Etsu Polymer : 2023 Sustainability Report
Strengthening the business foundation to support sustainability management In May 2023, our Group announced the Medium-Term Management Plan SEP G&G 2027, which covers the period from FY2023 to FY2027. To keep operating in the current rapidly changing social environment, it is crucial to build a robust corporate foundation that supports our cornerstone of sustainability management.…
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Stakeholder’s Engagement in Environmental Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is a critical issue that affects all of us, and it is more important than ever. Climate change, pollution, and natural resource depletion are just a few of the many challenges we face in our quest for a more sustainable future. The good news is that there are numerous ways to promote environmental…