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Paperitalo Environmental News
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Finland unveils new measures to expand forest carbon sinks
The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced a package of measures on Friday aimed at boosting forest growth and strengthening carbon sinks. The initiative supports Finland’s statutory goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2035.
The policy … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | Historic Forest Home Cemetery celebrates 175 years as Milwaukee’s beloved and enduring Silent City
The evening gala featured a keynote address by celebrated historian John Gurda, who has spent decades chronicling Milwaukee’s past. He also counts himself among the future residents of the city’s most storied burial ground.
“This may be my last chance to … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | “We should aim for 16% of forest cover in Uttar Pradesh,” says CM Yogi Adityanath in meeting with village heads
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the state currently has 10 per cent forest cover, and the aim of the government is to have 16 per cent of forest cover in the state.
“The campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ that we started in alignment … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | Environment impact study for Great Nicobar project downplays earthquake risk
Aerial view of Andaman and Nicobar islands.
| Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
The Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study carried out for the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project (GNIP) downplays the risk of future earthquakes … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | Multisensory VR Forest Reboots Your Brain and Lifts Mood—study Confirms
In Japan, Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing has already been used for therapeutic applications, for instance, to lower blood pressure and stress levels. For their study, the researchers wanted to find out whether forest bathing - consciously immersing oneself … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | India News | CM Dhami Plants More Than 1000 Plant Saplings Along with Forest Rangers During His Visit to Corbett National Park
Ramnagar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took a jungle safari on Sunday in Corbett National Park today where he experienced a wonderful and thrilling glimpse of wildlife.
He said that this experience is … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | Nzema East Blue Water Guards and Axim Police arrest 15 in galamsey crackdown near Draw River forest reserve
By: Ashiadey Dotse
A joint team from the Nzema East Blue Water Guards and the Axim Police Command has stopped illegal mining activities commonly known as galamsey near the Draw River Forest Reserve.
The team acted quickly after receiving a tip-off from … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | ‘We’ve made progress’: environment secretary is upbeat despite Labour’s struggles
It was probably easier for Steve Reed to feel more cheerful about Labour’s most torrid week in government while sitting on bales of hay in the blazing sunshine about 40 miles from Westminster.
The environment secretary might have sympathised with Rachel … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | The chestnut-backed owlet Sri Lanka’s tiny forest owl
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Deep in the forests of Sri Lanka, hidden among the tall trees and green leaves, lives a small and mysterious bird—the chestnut-backed owlet, galucidium castanotum. With its round yellow eyes, fluffy feathers, and soft kroo-kroo call, this little owl is … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
| | | York council boss backs 25-year community forest plan
The White Rose Forest (WRF) Strategic Plan (2025-50) has been formally supported by executive member for environment and climate emergency, Cllr Jenny Kent.
It comes after a document recommending action was discussed during the Combined Executive Member … Monday, July 7, 2025 2:15 am EDT
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