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Paperitalo Environmental News
( Last updated Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:34 am EDT) | |
Over 90% of Forest Fires in Bulgaria Are Result of Human Activity, WWF Analysis Shows
The main causes of forest fires in Bulgaria are related to human activity. Over 90% of fires occurred after deliberate human intervention or due to negligence, indicates an analysis by the WWF environmental organization. Only in 2-4% of cases is the cause … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | Laos to launch key environmental projects to protect environment, natural resources
VIENTIANE, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Laos will launch key environmental projects in six provinces as part of a broader effort to strengthen environmental conservation and protect the country's natural resources.
The projects were funded by the Environment … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | Sabah amends sales tax law, approves forest degazettement and launches Malaysia’s first carbon credit law
KOTA KINABALU, 7 July — The Sabah State Legislative Assembly today passed three Bills to tighten the management of state sales tax, degazette forest reserves for development, and introduce new laws to regulate the carbon credit industry.
The first Bill … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | Watershed group giving away trees, shrubs to restore P.E.I. forest
For the fifth year in a row, the Trout River Environmental Committee is giving away trees and shrubs by donation or free of charge to people who’d like to nourish the environment around them. The tree drive, which takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the North … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | Environment Ministry Submits Report of the High-Powered Committee For Great Nicobar Island Mega Project
The Union Environment Ministry has submitted a sealed envelope containing the report of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) formed to revisit the environmental clearance granted to the Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project. The report was submitted … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | Indore-Khandwa Gauge Conversion Clears Key Hurdle; Forest Nod Received After 2 Years
Indore-Khandwa Gauge Conversion Clears Key Hurdle; Forest Nod Received After 2 Years |
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a major breakthrough for the long-pending Indore-Khandwa Gauge Conversion (GC) project, the Forest Department has finally given its approval … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | How can we protect cool water in Western Washington’s forest streams?
Streams that wind through Western Washington’s forests are essential habitat for frogs, bugs, and lots of other tiny critters. These streams are also a critical source of clean, cool water downstream. This means these streams are an important part of large … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | Lake 'Countree' program aims to beautify yards, improve environment
Trees soak up carbon dioxide, cool down homes and streets, filter stormwater, improve air quality, and provide shade
The popular Lake Countree program is back, and residents can once again get their hands on a tree for just $50.
Now in its fourth year, the … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | Ocala National Forest neighbors object to Embry-Riddle airstrip plan
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's plan to expand pilot training to an airstrip in the Ocala National Forest has been scaled back due to public opposition.
Residents expressed concerns about noise pollution, environmental damage, and disruption to … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
| | | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts, unveils new deck and refurbished pedestrian bridge at Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
The project, funded by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Greening and Open Space Management programme (GOSM), underscores the department’s commitment to contributing to the sustainable use of the country’s environmental resources. … Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:43 am EDT
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