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Paperitalo Environmental News
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Lack of resources and threats mark the work of freelancers covering human rights and the environment in Brazil
By
André Duchiade
December 4, 2024
João Paulo Guimarães was 39 years old when, for the first time, his photo of an ocelot killed during the 2020 fires in the Pantana attracted a lot of attention.
A resident of Belém in northern Brazil, he had traveled … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | Wallaby control: Environment Southland spends $34,000 on unsuccessful hunt
That excluded money spent by Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme, which also assisted in the search.
Environment Southland integrated catchment management general manager Lucy Hicks said the regional council was required to take sightings … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | Texas A&M Forest Service report real Christmas trees boost Texas economy
TEXAS (KAUZ) - According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, more than four million real Christmas trees are sold annually in Texas.
The Texas A&M Forest Service economic study reveals that the Texas Christmas tree industry generated more than $714 … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | EPA reaches $100k settlement with salt mining company over mangrove forest dieback
A salt mining company has paid $100,000 as part of a civil settlement following the dieback of hectares of mangrove forest in Adelaide's north.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) settled long-running legal action against mining operator … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | Applications open for sustainable forest harvesting machinery grant
Applications have opened for the Innovative Forest Technology Scheme: Module 3 - Sustainable Forest Harvesting Machinery Grant.
The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the purchase of new forest machinery that will … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | “A haven of peace”: Native forest at Colombia temple promotes environmental action AGUA AZUL, Colombia, December 4, 2024 A native forest project on the grounds of Colombia’s Bahá’í House of Worship demonstrates how spiritual principles can guide enviro…
AGUA AZUL, Colombia — Against the backdrop of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, participants from around the world witnessed how spiritual principles can guide environmental conservation through a visit to a unique … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | New grant for forest harvesting machinery announced
The opening of the Sustainable Forest Harvesting Machinery Grant under the Innovative Forest Technology Scheme 2023-2027 has been announced today (Wednesday, December 4).
The grant will provide support to forestry contractors and timber hauliers for the … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | BMC’s Coastal Road phase 2, DBLR projects worth Rs 20,000 crore get Union environment ministry nod
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Wednesday announced that it has acquired Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances for two of its major infrastructure projects — the Mumbai Coastal Road Project’s second phase that will connect Versova in the … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Nazca plate, Methane and more (Week 87)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Environment and Geography to check … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
| | | Forest school reimagined to support neurodiverse kids
The Outdoors Group has refreshed its alternative education provision making it easier for parents and educators to access and understand what’s involved. Previously called the Transitional Learning Programme, this significant area of the group’s business … Thursday, December 5, 2024 1:01 am EST
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