The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide around the Spratly Islands, calling it an act of "sabotage" intended to harm local fish populations and hinder Filipino troops, while China dismissed the claims as "farce" amid ongoing tensions in the disputed South China Sea, which is rich in resources and central to territorial claims by multiple nations. #SouthChinaSea #FishingRights #EnvironmentalImpact
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Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea
The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in waters around the Spratly Islands, a fiercely contested area in the South China Sea.
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"This is one of the largest public works projects in recent history for the US," said Eamon Harrity, wildlife program manager for Sky Island Alliance, a conservation nonprofit based in Tucson.
#EnergyCrisis #SustainableEnergy #EnvironmentalImpact
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Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels
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Shipping disruptions from the US-Israel war with Iran have squeezed gas supplies to India, risking a temporary shift back to polluting fuels like coal, kerosene and biomass, experts say.
#EnvironmentalImpact #AquaticLife #ArtificialTurf
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Artificial turf in Metro Vancouver releases chemical deadly to coho salmon: UBC study
VANCOUVER - The artificial turf lining fields across Metro Vancouver is leaching a chemical that's deadly to coho salmon into municipal stormwater systems, says a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia.
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Artificial turf in Metro Vancouver releases chemical deadly to coho salmon: UBC study
VANCOUVER -- The artificial turf lining fields across Metro Vancouver is leaching a chemical that's deadly to coho salmon into municipal stormwater systems, says a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia.
#Moldova #WaterCrisis #EnvironmentalImpact
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Thousands of Moldovans cut off from water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydropower plant
BALTI, Moldova (AP) -- Tens of thousands of Moldovans have been left without water after a Russian strike on a hydroelectric plant in neighboring Ukraine resulted in oil polluting a major river that flows through both countries.
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First lease sale in Alaska petroleum reserve in years draws strong interest despite pending lawsuits
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- The first oil and gas lease sale held in years in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska was touted by officials Wednesday as the strongest to date, drawing hundreds of bids and interest from major oil companies despite pending legal challenges from environmentalists and some Indigenous groups.
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First lease sale in Alaska petroleum reserve in years draws strong interest despite pending lawsuits
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- The first oil and gas lease sale held in years in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska was touted by officials Wednesday as the strongest to date, drawing hundreds of bids and interest from major oil companies despite pending legal challenges from environmentalists and some Indigenous groups.
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First lease sale in Alaska petroleum reserve in years draws strong interest despite pending lawsuits
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- The first oil and gas lease sale held in years in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska was touted by officials Wednesday as the strongest to date, drawing hundreds of bids and interest from major oil companies despite pending legal challenges from environmentalists and some Indigenous groups.
#LNG #MaritimeSafety #EnvironmentalImpact
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Blackened, wrecked Russian tanker nears Malta
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A liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier Russia claims was attacked by Ukraine in the Mediterranean is blackened by fire with two large holes in the hull, AFP footage showed Sunday.
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Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River returned to operation Saturday after the completion of emergency repairs.
#ClimateChange #GlacierRetreat #EnvironmentalImpact
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All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
VIENNA (AP) -- All but two of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years, monitors in the Alpine country reported Friday, saying the "dramatic development" highlights the impact of climate change.
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Countries are negotiating rules to mine the deep sea. The U.S. is pushing ahead alone
Thousands of feet deep, parts of the seafloor are covered in polymetallic nodules. The potato-sized formations are being targeted by mining companies because of the metals they contain.
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Federal court grants order to pause work on proposed Maryland ICE detention facility
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A federal court granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that immediately pauses construction or renovations to a proposed U.
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Iran: War, Dust And The Toxic Afterlife Of Bombing
War is usually discussed in terms of politics, military strategy, or humanitarian law. But another important issue that receives far less attention is how armed conflict affects the environment, especially the atmosphere.
