Tag: Sustainable Practices
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Addressing Mining Tyre Waste in Australia
The Environmental Challenge of Mining Tyres In the heart of Western Australia’s iron ore mining industry, a pressing environmental issue is surfacing: the disposal of oversized mining tyres. Each year, an astonishing 30,000 tonnes of these tyres are buried, contributing to significant waste and environmental harm. Mining tyres are not only critical assets on mine…
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Sonia Seneviratne: Award-Winning Climate Researcher
Introduction to Sonia Seneviratne Sonia Seneviratne, a prominent climatologist from Switzerland, has recently been honored with the prestigious German Environment Prize 2025. This award recognizes her groundbreaking work in the field of climate science and her significant contributions to understanding climate change. As a researcher at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Zurich, Seneviratne’s work is…
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Your Voice in the Church Election Can Save the Forest
The Importance of the Church Election for Forest Conservation Swedish churches hold a powerful position when it comes to forest ownership. As the fifth largest forest owner in Sweden, the Svenska kyrkan (Swedish Church) plays a critical role in shaping both regional biodiversity and climate action. The upcoming church election in September offers members a…
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Can the New Soft Plastics Scheme Solve Australia’s Recycling Problem?
The Soft Plastics Dilemma in Australia Australia has faced significant challenges in recycling soft plastics, particularly since the collapse of the REDcycle program almost three years ago. REDcycle was a notable initiative that allowed consumers to return soft plastics at local supermarkets, ensuring these materials were recycled. However, the sudden halt of this program left…
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Mystery and Alarm on the Paraopeba River
Introduction In a shocking environmental incident, over 4,000 fish have been found dead along a stretch of approximately 17 kilometers of the Paraopeba River in the Greater Belo Horizonte region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This alarming occurrence has raised serious concerns among researchers, environmentalists, and local residents about the ecological health of the river and…
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EU Takes Action Against Food Waste and Fast Fashion
Introduction to EU Initiatives The European Union (EU) has taken significant steps to combat pressing environmental issues such as food waste and fast fashion. Recent agreements among EU lawmakers have laid the groundwork for more sustainable practices across member states, aiming to tackle the staggering amounts of waste generated each year. The Scale of the…
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August Weather Report: A Record-Setting Month for Global Heat
Introduction August 2023 has etched its name in history as the world’s third-hottest month on record, according to reports from Europe’s climate monitoring agency. The extreme temperatures experienced globally raise significant concerns regarding climate change and its profound impacts. As wildfires rage and heatwaves sweep across continents, the need for immediate action becomes ever more…