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Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process

Desk ReporterAugust 28, 2025August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025August 28, 202517

Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for an implemented or proposed project follows the following process. Screening This initial step determines whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant environmental impacts. If so, a full Environmental Impact Assessment is initiated. If not, the project......

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A rare plant in the Philippines that absorbs nickel from the soil

Desk ReporterAugust 18, 2025August 19, 2025

August 18, 2025August 19, 202562

A rare plant in the Philippines that absorbs nickel from the soil A rare plant species in the Philippines, Rinorea niccolifera, absorbs nickel from the soil. Sometimes its leaves absorb up to 18,000 ppm (parts per million) of nickel. Nickel is a heavy metal that is highly toxic, leading to......

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The recycling dilemma: Most plastic still ends up as waste

Desk ReporterAugust 16, 2025August 17, 2025

August 16, 2025August 17, 202559

The recycling dilemma: Most plastic still ends up as waste Due to the record amount of plastic produced daily, with less than 10% recycled, we need to reconsider our approach to recycling. Over 90% of the world’s plastic is not recycled, highlighting the seriousness of the pollution crisis. Less than......

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Dubai and Saudi Arabia to build over 1,000 rainwater dams in a bid to achieve sustainable development

Desk ReporterAugust 4, 2025August 17, 2025

August 4, 2025August 17, 202534

Dubai and Saudi Arabia to build over 1,000 rainwater dams in a bid to achieve sustainable development Major initiative aims to secure water resources and restore ecosystems under Vision 2030. Major initiative aims to secure water resources and restore ecosystems under Vision 2030 Dubai and Saudi Arabia will construct over......

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Countries that fail to curb fossil fuel use may have to pay compensation, UN top court rules

Desk ReporterJuly 31, 2025August 17, 2025

July 31, 2025August 17, 202548

Countries that fail to curb fossil fuel use may have to pay compensation, UN top court rules The UN’s top court has ruled that countries that do not prevent climate damage may be liable for compensation. On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a significant advisory......

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Melting glaciers and ice sheets could trigger a wave of volcanic eruptions, study says

Desk ReporterJuly 10, 2025August 17, 2025

July 10, 2025August 17, 202568

Melting glaciers and ice sheets could trigger a wave of volcanic eruptions, study says Adamian Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Guardian A study in Chile has revealed that climate change increases the likelihood and explosiveness of volcanic eruptions, with potential risks also identified in Antarctica. A study in Chile has revealed......

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Bonn Climate Conference,2025

Desk ReporterJuly 9, 2025

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Bonn Climate Conference,2025 The sixty-second sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SB 62) took place in Bonn, Germany, from June 16 to 26, 2025. The biannual meeting under the UNFCCC focused on drafting decisions for COP 30 which will take......

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Global Warming

Desk ReporterJune 30, 2025

June 30, 202568

Global Warming Global warming is the increase in global temperature due to the greenhouse effect. Global temperature rises due to increased greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, and water vapor, in the atmosphere. This process increases the temperature in the Earth’s system and is the main cause......

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Greta Thunberg Condemns ‘War Crimes’ in Gaza After Deportation from Israel

Desk ReporterJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025June 16, 202536

Greta Thunberg Condemns ‘War Crimes’ in Gaza After Deportation from Israel Alistair Jamieson “We did nothing wrong,” Greta Thunberg said at the airport after flying to Paris from Israel. She accused Israel of war crimes against starving Palestinians. She and 11 companions, a total of 12 volunteers, were trying......

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NATO rearmament could increase emissions by 200 million tonnes a year, study finds

Desk ReporterJune 8, 2025June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025June 8, 202559

NATO rearmament could increase emissions by 200 million tonnes a year, study finds Researchers say rising defense spending around the world will worsen the climate crisis, leading to more conflict. Researchers warn that the global military build-up, particularly NATO’s rearmament plans, could significantly threaten climate goals by increasing greenhouse gas......

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