Tag: environment
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England to Prioritize Smaller Farms in New Nature Funding Shake-Up
England to prioritise smaller farms for nature funding England is set to reshuffle its post-EU nature subsidies, with a clear emphasis on smaller farms. In a move touted as a way to bolster biodiversity while supporting rural communities, the government plans to channel funding toward smaller landholders that often struggle to compete for capital and…
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Ford promises fixes as Toronto’s privatized recycling system hits a rough start with blue-bin backlog
Ontario Premier Promises Fixes for Privatized Recycling in Toronto Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signaled that the province will adjust its approach to residential recycling if needed, following a rocky start for the newly privatized system in Toronto. By Monday, several blue recycling bins remained full and uncollected in some neighborhoods, highlighting growing pains in…
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Beijing’s Air Pollution Victory: A Milestone in Cleaner Skies
Beijing’s Pivotal Victory Against Air Pollution Beijing has declared a historic win in its long-running campaign to improve air quality. Local environmental authorities announced that the capital experienced just one day of heavily polluted air in 2025, a dramatic drop from 58 such days recorded in 2013. The figures, released as part of ongoing air…
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Singapore’s 10-cent beverage container deposit starts April
Overview: A small deposit with a big recycling aim Starting April 1, Singapore will implement a 10-cent deposit on bottled and canned beverages. The scheme adds a small, refundable amount to the price of each drink, designed to encourage consumers to return containers for recycling. The policy is part of a broader effort to reduce…
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Delhi AQI Improves to Poor as GRAP Stage-III Lifted
Delhi AQI Improves to Poor as GRAP Stage-III Lifts Delhi woke up to a noticeably cooler and windier morning as the city’s air quality index (AQI) improved, moving from the “very poor” to the “poor” category. The daily average AQI settled at 235, a significant step down from the hazardous levels witnessed in recent days.…
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King Charles Warns of Humanity’s Future Amid Meghan Biopic Plans: A Cautionary Call to Action
Overview: A Warning Shaped by Global Concerns In a moment that has drawn attention from royal watchers and media alike, King Charles III has used his public platform to issue a sober warning about humanity’s future. The 77-year-old monarch, known for his longstanding advocacy on environmental and climate issues, speaks candidly about the fragility of…
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Eden Project founder believes the world is in a better place 25 years on
25 years on, Eden Project founder reflects on a changed world As the Eden Project in Cornwall marks its 25th anniversary, co-founder Sir Tim Smit offers a measured optimism about the planet’s trajectory. He argues that, despite ongoing environmental challenges, the world has moved in a direction where people are more aware of the natural…
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Thailand Mining Boom: The Price of Unregulated Exploitation
Overview: A Growing Boom with Hidden Costs The global push for clean energy has intensified demand for rare earth elements and other minerals essential to electric vehicles, wind turbines, and high-tech electronics. Thailand finds itself at a crossroads: a rapid mining surge promises jobs and revenue, yet it has outpaced regulatory oversight. The result is…
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Thailand’s Year of Environmental Upheaval: 2025 Under Siege by Pollution, Disasters, and Shifting Regional Dynamics
Introduction: A Year Marked by Environmental Struggles Thailand faced a landmark year in 2025, where environmental degradation, extreme weather, and evolving regional dynamics converged to reveal the country’s vulnerabilities and resilience. From choking air and polluted waterways to unexpected seismic disturbances, the year tested public health systems, local economies, and strategic priorities for climate adaptation.…

