Tag: Environmental Impact
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Thailand Pays the Price for Unregulated Mining Boom
Overview: The unregulated mining surge and its hidden costs Thailand, like many countries in Southeast Asia, has seen a rapid uptick in mining activity driven by the global clean energy transition and the demand for rare earth elements and other minerals used in electric vehicles, renewable energy tech, and consumer electronics. What began as a…
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Cruise Ship Grounding in Papua New Guinea After Alleged Abandonment Incident
Overview of the incident A cruise ship operated by Coral Voyages, the Coral Adventurer, ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Papua New Guinea this weekend. The incident occurred on the vessel’s first voyage since reports emerged that an elderly passenger was left behind on a remote island two months earlier. The…
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Cruise Ship Hail Mary: Coral Adventurer Strikes Reef on First Voyage After Abandonment Incident
Overview of the Incident A cruise ship identified as the Coral Adventurer struck a coral reef in Papua New Guinea on its inaugural voyage following a controversial incident involving an elderly passenger. The vessel, which had resumed service after a two-month hiatus, ran aground during daylight hours near a coastal area of Papua New Guinea.…
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Nutritionist Debunks Bear Grylls’ Meat-Heavy Diet Claims
Bear Grylls’ Claims Under the Microscope Bear Grylls has long built his public persona on survival tactics and daring stunts, often weaving in nutrition tips about what to eat in extreme conditions. In his latest statement, Grylls advocates meat-heavy diets as superior for health and more environmentally friendly than plant-based options. The assertion has sparked…
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Backpacker Christmas Chaos: Coogee Beach Leaves 20 Tonnes of Rubbish
What happened at Coogee Beach Coogee Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs became the focus of a large, post-Christmas cleanup after thousands of backpackers descended to celebrate Christmas Day. Local authorities say the event left more than 20 tonnes of rubbish behind, prompting an urgent response from park services and volunteer groups. The cleanup operation underscores…
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Backpackers Leave 20 Tonnes of Rubbish at Coogee Beach on Christmas Day
Thousands celebrate Christmas at Coogee Beach, but the festivities leave a heavy litter footprint Coogee Beach, one of Sydney’s most beloved seaside spots, became a stage for a mass Christmas gathering this year. As thousands of backpackers and holidaymakers arrived to share in the festive sun, the party atmosphere quickly collided with a harsh reality:…
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Trump’s Energy Department Coal Plant Order in Washington Sparks State Officials’ Outrage
Background: The DOE’s Emergency Directive The U.S. Department of Energy issued a sudden emergency directive directing TransAlta to continue operating its Centralia coal-fired plant in Washington state. The move, announced under the Trump administration, comes despite longstanding state policies aimed at phasing out coal power and meeting aggressive climate goals. The directive’s timing and scope…
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Authorities Shut Down Illegal Mining Site Just 30 Feet From Public Highway in Ghana
Ghana Takes Down Illegal Mining Operation Close to Public Infrastructure Authorities in Ghana have shut down an illegal mining site that was operating a mere 30 feet from a public highway, signaling a renewed push against the pervasive problem of galamsey in the country. Reports from AdomOnline indicate that the operation, located in the Ahafo…
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Three Sault gas plants proposed, one at Great Northern snow dump: a $75-million energy project for Sault Ste. Marie
Overview of the proposal A new energy project could reshape the landscape of Sault Ste. Marie, as city councillors prepare to consider preliminary support for a $75-million natural gas energy development. The plan envisions three gas-fired plants, each rated at 9.9 megawatts, to be constructed on local properties within the city limits. The proposal highlights…
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Wicked Films Carbon Footprint: Why UK Production Might Tip the Scales
Examining the Carbon Footprint of Wicked The recent discussions around the environmental impact of Wicked, Universal Pictures’ high-profile musical film, have drawn attention to how and where a blockbuster’s emissions are produced. While the studio has not publicly explained why Wicked’s emissions appear higher than other large UK productions, several plausible factors emerge when you…