Tag: Environmental Protection
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Illegal Mining Crackdown: Forestry Commission Urges Tough NAIMOS Action
Overview: A Call for Stronger Measures The Forestry Commission of Ghana has intensified its call for a tougher, more coordinated response to illegal mining, following clashes in Hwidiem that raised concerns about law enforcement, environmental damage, and community safety. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko underscored the urgency of empowering the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations…
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Forestry Commission Urges Tougher Action on Illegal Miners After Hwidiem Clash
Introduction: A call for decisive action The Forestry Commission has stepped up its call for a tougher, more coordinated response to illegal mining, following a violent clash in Hwidiem that highlighted persistent environmental and public safety concerns. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko and other forestry officials insist that a stronger, legally backed crackdown by…
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Galamsey Fight: Parliament Moves to Revoke LI 2462 to Strengthen Environmental Protection
Overview: A decisive move against galamsey The Ghanaian government is taking a bold step in Parliament to revoke the Lands Commission Instrument LI 2462, a policy instrument currently guiding environmental regulation. This move comes amid a sustained fight against galamsey, illegal small-scale mining that threatens forest reserves, water bodies, and public health. By revoking LI…
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AI-Driven Recycling of Livestock Waste for Smarter Nutrient Recovery
AI-powered recycling of livestock waste Researchers are merging artificial intelligence with hydrothermal treatment to optimize how we handle livestock manure. A consortium led by scientists from China Agricultural University has used machine learning to predict how phosphorus and other nutrients partition between the hydrochar solid and the nutrient-rich liquid during processing. Published in Biochar, the…
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Artificial Intelligence Boosts Sustainable Recycling Of Livestock Waste
Turning Waste Into Resources With Artificial Intelligence A recent study published in Biochar demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) can optimize the hydrothermal treatment of livestock manure. The approach predicts how nutrients, especially phosphorus, distribute between the solid hydrochar and the nutrient-rich liquid, enabling safer, more valuable end products while reducing environmental pollution. By integrating machine…
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Fribourg votes: Bellechasse prison approved, Lac de la Gruyère protection initiative rejected
Fribourg’s September 28 vote: Prison plan approved, lake protection initiative rejected In the canton’s latest electoral decision, the public weighed two major questions: backing a new central prison at Bellechasse and rejecting a constitutional bid to safeguard Lac de la Gruyère and its shores. Voters approved the prison project with a strong majority while turning…
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Fribourg votes: Bellechasse prison approved, lake protection rejected
Two referendums shape Fribourg’s September 28 vote Voters across the canton of Fribourg weighed in on two high-profile proposals on Sunday: a major investment to replace the central prison in Bellechasse and a constitutional initiative aimed at protecting Lake de la Gruyère and its shores. The results reveal a clear split between infrastructure and environmental…
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Australia Approves Gas Project Extension with Indigenous Protections
Introduction The Albanese government in Australia has made a significant decision, granting approval for the extension of one of the largest gas export projects in the world until 2070. This move has sparked a mix of support and criticism, particularly concerning its potential impact on Indigenous cultural heritage, specifically ancient rock art sites that are…
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Australia’s Gas Project Approved to 2070 Amid Indigenous Concerns
Introduction The Albanese government has given the green light to an extension of one of the world’s biggest gas export projects until 2070. This decision, however, comes with a spotlight on the delicate balance between energy production and the preservation of Indigenous cultural heritage, specifically over 1 million pieces of ancient rock art that are…
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Protecting South Australia’s Fisheries: The Algal Bloom Crisis
Introduction: A Call to Action for South Australia’s Fisheries In recent months, South Australia’s fishing community has been sounding the alarm over a growing crisis in the state’s seas. Commercial fisherman Bart Butson was among the first to notice troubling signs of a harmful algal bloom near the head of Gulf St Vincent, which raised…