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A proposed federal land exchange threatens to grant private developers road access through Yosemite National Park and other protected areas in the western United States. Environmental advocates and lawmakers have criticized the initiative as part of a broader administrative push to roll back conservation protections.
Environmental advocates argue that despite offering a more systematic approach than previous plans, the new national strategy risks becoming another unimplemented document without concrete action.
Young environmental advocates in Bangladesh express strong willingness to lead climate action but report being systematically excluded from decision-making processes and political power structures.
Environmental advocates and experts are questioning whether current Sri Lankan legislation is sufficient to prevent the overharvesting and ecological destruction of native medicinal plants.
As the government promotes Pax Silica as a transformative industrial project, scientists, environmental advocates, and critics are challenging its promises regarding job creation, technological advancements, and environmental sustainability.
Environmental advocates in Lingayen, Pangasinan, staged a 'green ribbon drive' to protest tree cutting and urge the public to protect the province's natural heritage.
Young environmental advocates in Ghana contend that the country's recurring devastating floods are primarily "behavioral disasters" caused by human actions, rather than solely attributable to heavy rainfall or climate change.
Environmental advocates are calling for a massive rehabilitation of the Rio Grande de Mindanao, the Philippines' second-largest river system, to combat its ecological decline due to pollution and unchecked waste disposal.
A new report indicates that financing for fossil fuels and renewables is projected to reach 'new heights' in 2025. Environmental advocates are calling on domestic banks in the Philippines to support the country's resilience against global price shocks rather than enabling vulnerability.
A P23.9-million government road project by the DPWH, set to cut through one of Baguio's remaining watersheds, has raised significant alarm among local officials and environmental advocates.
In Werben an der Elbe, resistance to renewable energy projects has drawn unexpected alliances between right-wing activists and environmental advocates, revealing complex local dynamics surrounding Germany's energy transition.
Environmental advocates argue that rogue tanker operators operate with impunity, urging stricter classification and liability frameworks to combat maritime pollution.
Environmental advocates and lawmakers note that current regulations on plastic bags and packaging waste have yielded inadequate results, citing the ministry's reluctance to implement substantive legal improvements.
Environmental advocates and manufacturers have launched the globe's first fully biodegradable balloon, aiming to eliminate the persistent plastic and latex pollution caused by traditional celebratory balloons.
The 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show aims to accelerate the growth of Ghana's floriculture sector by fostering connections, innovation, and sustainable practices among growers, landscapers, and environmental advocates.
Slain marine biologist Kent Carpenter is being honored as a champion of Philippine marine biodiversity, with universities and green groups demanding justice for his death. His passing has sparked calls for accountability and protection for environmental advocates.
Environmental advocates, doctors, and even football players are demanding that FIFA sever its ties with the fossil fuel industry. They argue that the industry adversely impacts players' health and threatens the future of the sport itself.
Environmental advocates are urging the protection of forests, stating that no land should be surrendered for infrastructure projects such as roads, pipelines, or new construction.
Environmental advocates and media coalitions are demanding sanctions for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Ghana implicated in collecting illegal levies from galamsey (illegal mining) operators. Critics are slamming the government's 'ignorance' defense regarding the scandal.
Environmental advocates in Cross River, Nigeria, are calling for an overhaul of the state's forestry law, warning that weak sanctions and outdated provisions are accelerating deforestation and jeopardizing the region's rainforest and green economic potential.
A Bulgarian military helicopter made an emergency landing inside Croatia's protected Velebit Nature Park during a multinational exercise, sparking concerns among hikers and environmental advocates about safety and ecological impact.
Analysts and environmental advocates are debating whether extreme weather patterns this past summer should trigger immediate policy changes on climate action.
Environmental advocates have raised alarms over the Singaporean government’s plan to merge smaller southern islands into a new landmass for industrial and power generation development.
Experts and environmental advocates in Ghana are warning that the country is losing its battle against illegal mining, known as 'galamsey,' with previous gains being reversed. Concerns are growing about the lack of leadership and the resulting environmental degradation.
Environmental advocates criticize the Carney government's financial support for the oil and gas industry, stating it contradicts a federal commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies.
Environmental advocates are commending GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi for his leadership in launching an ambitious forest restoration initiative aimed at reclaiming degraded portions of the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in Ghana.
Conventional farmers in Denmark are losing their dedicated ministry and anticipate difficult meetings with the new government, while environmental advocates have seen their message and a key figure placed centrally.
Environmental advocates are expressing anger and concern over what they perceive as inadequate protection measures for Nusa Island.
LUCENA CITY—Environmental advocates on Friday warned that relying on imported coal to fuel power plants is not a sustainable response to the country’s energy supply challenges, even as global…