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Paperitalo Environmental News
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Forest Service imposes new food storage rules in Boundary Waters
DULUTH — The U.S. Forest Service is cracking down on how people store their food while camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, requiring very specific food hanging requirements or certified bear-proof lockers and threatening to impose stiff … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | The Story Behind the 2024 Met Gala “Enchanted Forest” Centerpiece
When the 450 invited guests enter the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2024 Met Gala, they will all be greeted by the same spectacular centerpiece in the Great Hall: a ceiling-height tree made of wood and fabric, whose roots touch the ground and branches … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | 'A world with climate justice is a better world': Meet the young Irish people fighting for the environment
Activist Flossie Donnelly has come across all sorts of unexpected items on the beaches of Ireland - credit cards, watches, expensive phones, engagement rings and even a small treasure chest.
“That was in the rocks near Dun Laoghaire Pier,” recalls the 17- … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | Uttarakhand: Forest fires ignite war of words between BJP and Congress, BJP suggests cooperative stance
Amid the ravaging forest fires in Uttarakhand, both political rivals—BJP and Congress—are embroiled in a blame game over the uncontrolled infernos. The situation has escalated into a war of words with Congress’s allegations on BJP for ineffective action … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | Why the Florida Wildlife Corridor couldn't save Split Oak Forest
In partnership with the Florida Trident, Oviedo Community News and WGCU, Central Florida Public Media is taking a deep look at what the Florida Wildlife Corridor does and doesn’t mean for our region. Below is the first installment of our two-part series, … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | Tripura To Plant 15 Lakh Saplings To Increase Forest Coverage: Minister
Agartala: The Forest Department in Tripura will plant 15 lakh saplings of different varieties in phases to further increase the state’s forest cover, state minister Animesh Debbarma said on Monday.
Forest Minister Debbarma said in the first phase, five … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | Cutting trees: HC asks govt why environment-friendly law should not be formulated
The High Court today issued a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to formulate an environment-friendly law, rule, regulation or policy for cutting and planting trees.
In the rule, the HC also asked authorities … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | Lancashire's beaches rated dirtiest in UK for swimming water quality, according to Environment Agency
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The nation's 13 dirtiest beaches are being offered 'Brown Flag Awards'.
The 'winners', which includes Blackpool North and St Annes North, are being … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | What does Peru's forest law mean for the environment?
What’s the context?
As logging and mining threaten the Amazon, Peru's lawmakers are rolling back anti-deforestation laws in defiance of global climate accords
Lawmakers forgive past deforestation; weaken protections
Campaigners fear amnesty may … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
| | | Supreme Court to urgently hear Uttarakhand forest fire petitions on May 8
Smoke and flame out after a fire broke out in the forest of Kasauli, in Solan district, on May 4, 2024
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The Supreme Court on May 6 agreed to urgently hear petitions on Uttarakhand forest fires on May 8 even as petitioners said 90% of the … Monday, May 6, 2024 8:35 pm EDT
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