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August 14, 2022
Rewilding, or the commodification of European landscapes
topic: Conservation
by: Abby Klinkenberg
While rewilding efforts seek to rehabilitate European landscapes, their emphasis on profitable ecotourism may undermine their integrity.
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May 24, 2022
Behind bulletproof shields, Colombian candidates seek election
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
With the rise in violence and public disturbances, Colombian candidates require security to ensure a free and safe election.
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May 01, 2022
The future of France’s climate response under Macron
topic: Election
by: Abby Klinkenberg
While Macron has managed to secure a second term presidency, the French electorate was clear in its desire for further environmental protection.
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March 29, 2022
The Brazilian Supreme Court’s green agenda
topic: Climate action
by: Ellen Nemitz
Following protests and activism, Brazil's Supreme Court plans to review legislations that threaten the environment.
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March 20, 2022
Panama and Chile recognise Nature’s rights
topic: Nature
by: Ellen Nemitz
New legislations in Latin America are prioritising the safety and health of nature and its cycles, portending a new wave of environmental protection.
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February 17, 2022
Serbian activists rally against mining corporations
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Katarina Panić
While corporations seek the Balkans' rich natural resources, activists push back to enforce environmental regulations.
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African Forest
October 18, 2021
Expediting the restoration of Africa’s degraded ecosystem
topic: Climate action
by: Bob Koigi
With millions of people depending on Africa's natural resources, restoring the continent's biodiversity is a key step in the fight against climate change.
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Tesla
October 17, 2021
Germany's Tesla factory prompts environmental concerns
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Abby Klinkenberg
Tesla's yet-to-be approved factory in Brandenburg, Germany arouses apprehension around environmental and labour policies.
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Oil Pump Jack
September 06, 2021
The end of the leaded petroleum era: a win for world health
topic: Energy
by: Bob Koigi
With Algeria's termination of leaded petroleum sales, the world has one less toxic chemical to worry about in fossil fuel pollution.
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October 28, 2020
Moscow calls to prevent Earth from becoming "another Venus"
topic: Air Pollution
by: Igor Serebryany
Air pollution in Russia has been a matter of concern for the country's authorities, the Kremlin said, echoing the remarks of the US President Donald Trump.
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June 24, 2020
Russia abandons 30 million people in zones of environmental disasters
topic: Pollution
by: Igor Serebryany
Russian authorities have been moving in the direction opposite to the global environmental trends.
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trump
April 09, 2020
Trump relaxes fuel efficiency standards for vehicles
topic: Pollution
by: Yair Oded
With the nation preoccupied with tackling COVID-19, Trump rushed to officially weaken Obama-era vehicle pollution standards.
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March 04, 2020
‘Earth needs a good lawyer!’
topic: Conservation
type: Donation, NGO
by: Yair Oded
Earthjustice is a nonprofit using litigation and partnerships to preserve wildlife, protect communities, and advance clean energy across the U.S.
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amazon
January 30, 2020
Amazon workers protest company’s climate policy
topic: Climate Change
by: Yair Oded
Hundreds of Amazon employees risked their jobs voicing their criticism over the company's continued dealings with oil and gas giants.
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August 15, 2019
U.S. gov’t weakens endangered species act
topic: Nature
by: Yair Oded
A weakened version of the Endangered Species Act would make it easy to remove protections from species at risk and disregard climate change as a threat.
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africa
January 26, 2019
The Great Green Wall: Africa’s ticket to environmental and economic sustainability
type: Petition
by: Yair Oded
A wall of trees planted across Africa may prove to be the continent's best defense against climate change, famine, war, and migration.
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