Environment

Victory For Standing Rock: DAPL Easement Not Granted

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Spain announces dredging ban to protect Doñana

Spain’s Doñana wetland received a reprieve on 02 December when authorities committed not to allow dredging of a river essential to the World Heritage site’s health. In a report to UNESCO, the country stated that a plan to deepen the Guadalquivir River...

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Brazil to restore 12 million hectares of forests under Bonn Challenge for biodiversity and climate benefits

On 03 December, the government of Brazil committed to restoring 12 million hectares of deforested land under the Bonn Challenge, joining 38 other countries, associations and companies in the global restoration effort. The announcement was made by ...

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Ireland Assists WFP Humanitarian Operations In Mozambique As The Lean Season Peaks

The Irish Government on 02 December announced a contribution of EUR 1.5 million to support emergency operations by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Mozambique, where 1.4 million people are unable to meet their food needs due to an El...

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