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Oil pollution in UK waters far worse than reported, says conservation group
The true extent of oil pollution released into UK waters by the fossil fuel industry has been “significantly underestimated” and it is putting marine wildlife at risk, according to a report released today. The conservation group Oceana said chronic oiling, defined as frequent, small scale releases, into the North Sea was much higher than estimated…
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UWO professors express the impact of elephant conservation on the environment
Over the last 75 years, the population of savannah elephants worldwide has declined by more than 50 percent, making them one of the most endangered species in Africa. With a decreasing population, there also comes threats to the elephants’ environment, which faces dangers such as climate change and lack of plant diversity. Campus Sustainability Coordinator…
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President reaffirms commitment to marine conservation, climate action
– Advertisement – ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to preserving its maritime ecosystems and coastal areas by tackling critical challenges such as marine pollution and climate change. President Zardari, in his message on the World Maritime Day being observed on Thursday (Sept 26), emphasized the significance of this year’s…
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133 Eco battalion playing pivotal role in environment conservation: Governor
SHIMLA- 25 September, 2024-Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla applauded the Territorial Army’s vital role in environmental conservation. He noted that the Indian Army excels in disaster management, environmental protection and other activities besides defending the nation’s borders. He was speaking during the platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Territorial Army at Kufri, Shimla today, where he was…
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Environmental group sues Vermont, saying state is not doing enough to reduce emissions
A regional environmental advocacy group is suing Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources, alleging the agency has failed to keep Vermont on track to meet a key deadline to reduce climate warming greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental advocates say this raises questions about the agency’s ability to enforce the law in the future, if it’s not…
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Despite dwindling burial sites, conservation and environmental groups continue push to stop cemetery near Coyote Valley
Mt Umunhum rises in the distance over the site of the proposed Heritage Oaks Memorial Cemetery in the Coyote Valley area, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Once again, the environmental battle is on to stop what would be San Jose’s first cemetery in 140 years from being built on a vast…
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Gwanghwamun Square environment festival promotes conservation
Published: 24 Sep. 2024, 18:23 Updated: 24 Sep. 2024, 18:52 Participants create soap bubbles with bicycles at the Do It For Earth festival at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Tuesday. [YONHAP] Participants in the “Do It For Earth” festival create soap bubbles with bicycles in Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, central…
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Amherst Post Road Forest crosses conservation finish line
AMHERST — Capping a five-year campaign, conservationists in Amherst have finally completed the work to put 68 acres of woods on the edge of Amherst Village into conservation. In this final transaction, the Town of Amherst purchased the remaining section of the property from Clearview Development Group, and the Amherst Land Trust acquired a conservation…
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Digital Strategies in Conservation: Technology for the Environment
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OCCCI Junior Sheermasters champion environmental conservation
The Freeman September 23, 2024 | 12:00am CEBU, Philippines — They are not only into sports, they are also advocates of environmental conservation. Armed with trash bags while dressed in their team colors, the OCCCI Junior Sheermasters basketball players from 12 to 18 Under age groups and their coaches headed by Noel Mascariñas made their…