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Paperitalo Environmental News
( Last updated Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST) | |
'Our bodies bear the cost': Patagonia's firefighters battle blazes and austerity in ancient forest
These days, the majestic, forested slopes of Argentina’s Patagonia look like a war zone.
Mushroom clouds of smoke rise as if from missile strikes. Large flames illuminate the night sky, tainting the moon mango-orange and turning the glorious views that … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | Environment Minister: There will be rigorous inspections in forestry sector and harsh penalties for illegal logging
The Ministry of Environment will launch a series of in‑depth inspections and checks in the forestry sector, following the identification of illegal logging in several localities across the Republic of Moldova. The statements were made today by the Minister … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | Over 18, 000 survive eviction as court declares forest gazettement illegal
Elders of the Endorois community and officials from the Endorois Welfare Council point to a vast land in Arabal Location. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
The Environment and Land Court has stopped the government from evicting members of the Endorois community … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | Brook Public Library to distribute free trees for kids through Neighborhood Forest Program
The Brook Public Library is pleased to announce the return of its Free Trees for Kids initiative this spring, in partnership with the nonprofit Neighborhood Forest. As part of Earth Week celebrations, the program will once again give children in the … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | Epping Forest to get 374 ‘leaky dams’
The project aims to reduce flood risk for communities downstream while improving habitats and climate resilience within the Forest itself
One of the southeast’s largest natural flood-management projects is underway in Epping Forest, the largest open space … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | Negri to turn 400ha of mangrove in PD into permanent forest reserve, says MB
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government will turn some 400ha of mangrove area in Port Dickson into a permanent forest reserve, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
The Mentri Besar said this will cover areas from the state's border with Sepang in Selangor … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | City Beautiful’s forest cover makes for 22% of total area
City Beautiful’s forest cover has increased to 2,500 hectares, accounting for 21.93% of the Union Territory’s total geographical area, according to the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. This is an improvement … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | Lumads oppose renewal of private firm’s forest management deal
The incident highlighted the Lumads’ long-standing concerns pertaining to their ancestral domain.
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Leaders of a Higaonon tribe expressed outrage after several of their members were barred by a private company from passing through a public … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | Canadian advisory council calls for 'fundamental shift' in forest management
VICTORIA, B.C. — An independent report from the Provincial Forestry Advisory Council (PFAC) finds that British Columbia’s current forest management system is failing to meet a range needs, including communities, First Nations, businesses and the … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
| | | Balancing fire and forest: Building a BAL-FZ home within a canopy of eucalypts
Jason Gibney (of Jason Gibney Design Workshop) is working on the right side of climate change – with nature, rather than against it.
His latest project, Amongst the Eucalypts, is a holiday home-turned-permanent residence perched on a bushfire-prone … Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:53 pm EST
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