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#wildlife-conservation
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why changing the Endangered Species Act's definition of 'harm' would undo key protections

The Trump administration's proposed change to the Endangered Species Act could jeopardize the protection of endangered species by altering the definition of harm.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Environment

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

SF politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why changing the Endangered Species Act's definition of 'harm' would undo key protections

The Trump administration's proposed change to the Endangered Species Act could jeopardize the protection of endangered species by altering the definition of harm.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Environment

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

#development
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
UK politics

Launch of mandatory Ontario Greenbelt review months overdue, internal docs show | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Toronto

Developer under investigation after much-loved tree in Leaside cut down without permit | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
UK politics

Launch of mandatory Ontario Greenbelt review months overdue, internal docs show | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Toronto

Developer under investigation after much-loved tree in Leaside cut down without permit | CBC News

#mining
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Peru shrinks Nazca Lines reserve by 42%-sparking environmental and cultural concerns

Peru's reduction of its Nazca Lines archaeological park sparks concern over weakened protections against mining activities.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Environment

Sand Mining Is a Booming Industry - This Mexican Community Is Paying the Price

Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Peru shrinks Nazca Lines reserve by 42%-sparking environmental and cultural concerns

Peru's reduction of its Nazca Lines archaeological park sparks concern over weakened protections against mining activities.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Environment

Sand Mining Is a Booming Industry - This Mexican Community Is Paying the Price

#new-york-city
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Key to New York City's Water Quality That's Hiding in Plain Sight

The cast-iron boxes in NYC are water sampling stations, crucial yet often overlooked.
Nearly 1,000 water sampling stations exist in NYC, serving vital public health efforts.
NYC politics
fromPeople.com
1 month ago

Man, 59, Killed in Freak Sewage Boat Explosion That Might Have Been Caused by Welding at Work

A dedicated DEP employee, Raymond Feige, died in a sewage boat explosion in New York City, highlighting the dangers faced by workers in essential public services.
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Key to New York City's Water Quality That's Hiding in Plain Sight

The cast-iron boxes in NYC are water sampling stations, crucial yet often overlooked.
Nearly 1,000 water sampling stations exist in NYC, serving vital public health efforts.
NYC politics
fromPeople.com
1 month ago

Man, 59, Killed in Freak Sewage Boat Explosion That Might Have Been Caused by Welding at Work

A dedicated DEP employee, Raymond Feige, died in a sewage boat explosion in New York City, highlighting the dangers faced by workers in essential public services.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Campaigners rally outside High Court over review into plans to expand Wimbledon

Sasha White QC, representing SWP, stated: 'You could not have a more protected piece of land in London.' This land is classified as Metropolitan Open Land (MOL), with protections equivalent to green belt areas.
London politics
#urban-development
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Water firm issues hosepipe ban warning of a 1,000 fine for any breach - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Yorkshire Water's hosepipe ban aims to conserve water due to prolonged hot and dry conditions. Customers could face fines up to £1,000 for violations.
Miscellaneous
#ocean-conservation
#climate-change
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Trump's environmental protection budget cuts appear to target San Francisco Bay

San Francisco Bay faces imminent threats from significant funding cuts to environmental protection under the current administration.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

We used to agree on Earth Day. Political division has changed the environmental priorities

The 55th Earth Day highlights environmental regression under current Republican leadership, undoing Nixon-era protections.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Hawaii hotels will be the first to use a bill like this one to tackle climate change

Hawaii plans to increase lodging tax to fund climate-related projects after recent disasters.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Trump's environmental protection budget cuts appear to target San Francisco Bay

San Francisco Bay faces imminent threats from significant funding cuts to environmental protection under the current administration.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

We used to agree on Earth Day. Political division has changed the environmental priorities

The 55th Earth Day highlights environmental regression under current Republican leadership, undoing Nixon-era protections.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Hawaii hotels will be the first to use a bill like this one to tackle climate change

Hawaii plans to increase lodging tax to fund climate-related projects after recent disasters.
#national-parks
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
OMG science

Young tourist faces massive fine for tossing large rock into visitor-filled gorge: 'Your little joke could've ended badly'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
OMG science

Young tourist faces massive fine for tossing large rock into visitor-filled gorge: 'Your little joke could've ended badly'

#conservation
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk | CBC News

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Calif.'s newest national monument targeted by Texas group in lawsuit

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk | CBC News

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Calif.'s newest national monument targeted by Texas group in lawsuit

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

With public land sale not fully off the table yet, Big Sur is prepared

Keep Big Sur Wild maintains 'all capacity has already been exhausted' according to the land use plan. It allowed for a maximum of 300 units to be built. By our count, the cap has been exceeded by at least 5 units.'
Silicon Valley real estate
#public-health
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Can philanthropy fill the gap as government aid shrinks? A NYT reporter weighs in

The Trump administration is significantly cutting government funding for crucial sectors, prompting philanthropists to step in, often with conditional support.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New EPA Regulatory Changes on PFAS Spark Public Health Concerns

Trump administration's new PFAS regulatory framework raises health advocates' concerns over public safety.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Can philanthropy fill the gap as government aid shrinks? A NYT reporter weighs in

The Trump administration is significantly cutting government funding for crucial sectors, prompting philanthropists to step in, often with conditional support.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New EPA Regulatory Changes on PFAS Spark Public Health Concerns

Trump administration's new PFAS regulatory framework raises health advocates' concerns over public safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Meet the beach cleaning robot coming soon to an Ontario park near you | CBC News

The BeBot, a remotely operated beach cleaning robot, efficiently removes litter from beaches, aiming to prevent plastic from entering water bodies and affecting wildlife.
Toronto startup
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area prosecutor warns that these popular sunscreens are harmful

"It's about outcomes - not potential or platitudes. It's about what you did to restore the marine environment."
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dangerous pesticides and pet flea treatment detected in English rivers for first time

This research highlights the alarming presence of modern pesticides, previously perceived as safe, now detected in English rivers, posing a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems.
UK news
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth Action: Dispose of Pesticides

The most important thing you can do to support bee populations is to eliminate pesticides from your garden.
Public health
World politics
fromNature
1 month ago

A message from island leaders: protect the Pacific Ocean from deep-sea mining

Deep-sea mining in the Pacific threatens ocean health and cultural heritage.
Economic benefits must not override environmental protection in Pacific nations.
#planning-bill
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK MPs call for ban on bottom trawling in protected marine areas

Even within designated marine protected areas, practices like bottom trawling are allowed to continue, proving detrimental to both the seabed and marine biodiversity.
UK politics
#pollution
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'Inbox from hell': Environmental groups outraged after EPA says polluters can email for exemptions

EPA facilitates presidential exemptions for polluters under the Clean Air Act, raising concerns from environmental groups.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Firms in court over river pollution that threatened fish and sensitive habitats

Legal penalties for environmental violations are insufficient, inadequately addressing severe ecological damages.
#community-advocacy
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Sargent Ranch: Landowners who proposed controversial quarry sell large chunk of property in Santa Clara County

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Sargent Ranch: Landowners who proposed controversial quarry sell large chunk of property in Santa Clara County

Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How microwave tech can help reclaim critical materials from e-waste

Improved recycling technology is crucial for recovering valuable materials from e-waste, making recycling safer, cleaner, and more effective.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pebble Beach Company launches historic clean water initiative to protect Carmel Bay

As part of the effort, Pebble Beach Company will donate $50,000 to the Big Sur Land Trust to support local water quality projects and improve access to Carmel Bay for Monterey County residents and visitors.
East Bay (California)
Skiing
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Everest faces pressure from climate change and overcrowding

The Nepal government is working to improve climbing safety and environmental practices after concerns raised by Everest summiteers.
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Ontario First Nations leaders warn of 'conflict on the ground' if controversial Bill 5 passes | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Ontario NDP, Liberals successfully stall Bill 5 after filibustering until midnight Thursday | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Ontario First Nations leaders warn of 'conflict on the ground' if controversial Bill 5 passes | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Ontario NDP, Liberals successfully stall Bill 5 after filibustering until midnight Thursday | CBC News

#indigenous-rights
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A deadly mission: how Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira tried to warn the world about the Amazon's destruction

The tragic disappearance of Pereira and Phillips highlights the dangers faced by those protecting Indigenous rights in the Amazon.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

First Nations leaders in Ontario's Ring of Fire region demand Bill 5 be struck down | CBC News

Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A deadly mission: how Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira tried to warn the world about the Amazon's destruction

The tragic disappearance of Pereira and Phillips highlights the dangers faced by those protecting Indigenous rights in the Amazon.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

First Nations leaders in Ontario's Ring of Fire region demand Bill 5 be struck down | CBC News

Miami Marlins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Florida charter boat captain sentenced to prison, $51,000 fine for shooting and poisoning dolphins

A charter boat captain was sentenced for poisoning and shooting dolphins, violating federal marine protection laws.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Here's what Doug Ford's controversial Bill 5 would do in Ontario | CBC News

Bill 5 aims to expedite economic projects in Ontario but faces criticism for potentially undermining environmental protections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I honestly don't know what's going to happen next': Brockwell Park festival row ignites debate over public space

This is about a small number of people trying to limit a larger number of people's access to space.
London politics
#community-issues
#trump-administration
from48 hills
2 months ago
SF politics

Trump attacks on the environment aren't new. But why are Democrats helping? - 48 hills

Trump's administration threatens environmental laws, while some Democrats aid in weakening protections against environmental degradation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Environment

Trump Administration Aims to Redefine Harm' for Endangered Species

The Trump administration seeks to weaken the Endangered Species Act by reinterpreting 'harm' to exclude habitat destruction.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

Trump attacks on the environment aren't new. But why are Democrats helping? - 48 hills

Trump's administration threatens environmental laws, while some Democrats aid in weakening protections against environmental degradation.
#biodiversity
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose tightens abandoned shopping cart policies - San Jose Spotlight

"At least 2,000 shopping carts are abandoned across San Jose per year, and beautification workers are tired of having to 'fish out' carts from the waterways."
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Santa Clara County board must deny builder's remedy plans

Santa Clara County's rural areas are threatened by builder's remedy proposals that could lead to significant loss of farmland and open spaces.
US Elections
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Defra taps BT to connect workers, sensors across UK | Computer Weekly

Defra's five-year contract with BT aims to enhance rural connectivity, enabling real-time reporting of environmental data critical for farming and flood management.
UK news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Italy's appetite for wood fuels Albanian forest crisis DW 04/29/2025

"In the last 20 years, Albania has lost approximately 33% of its woody biomass," says Abdulla Diku, a forestry engineer who has been studying the situation in Albanian forests for years.
Europe politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cement head dumped tons of concrete in fire-ravaged Long Island pine barrens - and now he's facing hard time: cops

Our environment is precious. These types of crimes cannot and will not be tolerated, and law enforcement will find and arrest anybody who dares to illegally dispose of any waste in Suffolk County.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Pope Francis's progressive legacy remembered in Bay Area for LGBTQ, immigration, environmental stands

Pope Francis's progressive teachings deeply resonated in California, shaping discussions on immigration, the environment, and acceptance.
San Francisco
UK politics
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

Labour MP sparks internal split over planning reforms for housing due to environmental concerns

Chris Hinchliff calls for a 'left alternative' to planning reforms, emphasizing environmental protections and community control over housing.
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Watershed report focuses on projects to prevent and prepare for floods - Austin Monitor

Reflecting on the progress we've made guides our path forward, As we look ahead, we will build on these successes and continue serving the evolving needs of Austinites.
Austin
#heritage-conservation
#law-enforcement
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones

A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to importing and selling protected sperm whale parts illegally, highlighting issues of wildlife trafficking.
fromMatador Network
3 months ago
Travel

Bali Just Made 'Naughty' Tourist Behavior Like Cursing Illegal

New regulations in Bali are aimed at protecting cultural and environmental integrity by strictly enforcing rules for tourists.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones

A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to importing and selling protected sperm whale parts illegally, highlighting issues of wildlife trafficking.
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Bali's Government Isn't Happy With Rude Tourists

It's prompted a number of governments to take action and clarify regulations on how tourists should behave - and recently, Bali's governor, Wayan Koster, joined the list of officials speaking out against ill-behaved tourists.
Environment
fromwww.denverpost.com
3 months ago

The prettiest places in the U.S. that you'll need a lottery permit to visit

The iconic Wave hike attracts visitors to its unique sandstone formations, but strict permit systems ensure that its delicate environment is preserved.
Wine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

London boroughs raise fly-tipping fines to 1,000

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and as councils increase fines, action remains crucial to address the growing problem.
London politics
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

SOS suing state agency over failure to provide information on MoPac expansion - Austin Monitor

Bobby Levinski, an attorney with Save our Springs Alliance, emphasized the environmental risks posed by excavation in the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, warning that the construction plan would jeopardize precious ecosystems and endangered species.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Long-Delayed Gowanus Canal Overflow Tank Progresses

The Red Hook tank is vital for the Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup and ensures the canal's protection during storms.
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