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South Africa's proposed fracking regulations should do more to protect groundwater

South Africa is extremely water scarce, and water supply will become more challenging in the future. The population and economy are growing, increasing demand. Rainfall is variable and more extreme and prolonged droughts are expected because of climate change. More than 80% of South Africa’s available surface water resources are…

The Conversation

CAG lists violations in construction of premium apartment in Kochi

‘Construction began much before obtaining environment clearance, and was carried out within 200 metres of High Tide Line’

The Hindu

UK floods: Roads turn to rivers as 3million households told to pack belongings

More than three million homes are at risk of flooding this week, with households warned to pack up their valuables and important documents in preparation for "an incredible deluge"

Daily Mirror

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Fresh flood warnings for millions as rain and thunderstorms continue in England

The Environment Agency has put out 19 flood alerts in areas of the Midlands and South East England

The Independent UK

Autistic woman sets up her own business after struggling with 'traditional nine-to-five'

"By running my own business, I can create a calm working environment which in turn helps me manage my autism"

Wales Online

Drought officially declared in Yorkshire as 9 areas of England run out of water

Droughts were declared in Devon and Cornwall, Solent and South Downs, Kent and South London, Hertfordshire and North London, East Anglia, Thames, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, and the East Midlands on Friday

Daily Mirror

Drought declared in Yorkshire

In July, Yorkshire recorded its fifth month in a row of below long-term average rainfall.

The Independent UK

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Tassal recommends shareholders accept $1.1 billion takeover bid from Canadian seafood giant Cooke

These unassuming Canadians have just offered $1.1 billion to take over Tasmania's last locally owned salmon producer, turning the company private — in a move that has some worried for the environment and accountability.

ABC News

Fire recovery 'to cost $16 billion a year'

Scientists say it will cost $16 billion each year to partially restore the environmental damage done by the Black Summer bushfires.

AAP

IT Spending, Public Cloud, Observability, Cybersecurity Demand For 2023 Is Concerning According To This Analyst

Mizuho analyst Gregg Moskowitz recently hosted a conference call with a senior account executive at a large tech transformation vendor. The expert cited a generally softer demand environment in April and May due to macro challenges. He became bullish in recent months, characterized by solid demand in June and July.

Benzinga

Taliban celebrate one year in power, Afghan women absent from 'festivities'

Small groups of Taliban fighters have been marking the anniversary of taking power in Afghanistan last year, in an environment that has drastically reduced women’s participation in all daily life, including education, media, and government positions.

Radio France Internationale

Grenadian minister Simon Stiell to be next UN climate chief

Grenada’s environment minister faces task of getting countries back on track to meet climate goals ahead of Cop27

The Guardian - UK

Calls to cut bonuses for UK water bosses until reservoirs built and leaks fixed

Investment is needed to help country recover from drought, say politicians and campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Andhra Pradesh: HRF seeks cancellation of public hearing on two proposals to mine quartzite

‘Mining has devastated the environment and affected the livelihood and health of local residents’

The Hindu

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Edinburgh Live

All the Edinburgh streets set for 20mph speed limits under new expansion plans

Edinburgh Council has proposed extending 20mph zones to cover even more of the city. The proposal follows proof that current slow zones have saved lives and reduced collisions by approximately 30 percent since 2018.

The Times of India

Human Rights Forum demands cancelling of public hearing to mine quartzite in Anakapalli district

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) demanded that the environmental public hearing for two proposals to mine quartzite, scheduled to be held on August 18 at Dalivalasa and Gavarapalem villages under K Kotapadu mandal of Anakapalli district, be cancelled forthwith. All permissions accorded for mining quartzite to the two project…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh hit with flood and rain warnings as downpours continue across capital

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will rage across the capital today, as the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) issues a flood warning for Edinburgh on Monday.

Inverse

Sunscreen is crucial for public health — it must be safe for the environment, too

A new study finds an urgent need for more information about whether these chemicals threaten aquatic life on a broad scale.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Resuming Talks on High-seas Treaty amid Growing Concerns

After four inconclusive sessions, UN member states on Monday resume talks aimed at finally completing a treaty to protect the world's high seas, a vital yet fragile resource that covers nearly half the planet. A host of NGOs and affected countries say the pact is urgently needed to improve environmental…

Newcastle Herald

EPA monitoring clean-up at scene of Hexham scrap heap fire

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is monitoring the clean-up of an industrial site at Hexham, after firefighters spent most of Sunday battling a blaze that broke out in a large scrap heap.

Bangkok Post

New climate policy fails to sway critics

The government is setting out major bureaucratic reforms with the introduction of the Climate Change Act and the founding of the Department of Climate Change, which will be the new legal tool and central agency to oversee the country’s climate actions.

Reuters

Poland says Oder tests so far not showing poison as cause of fish die-off

Poison cannot be ruled out as the cause of a mass die-off of fish in the Oder river but tests so far have not proven toxic substances were to blame, Polish Environment Minister Anna Moskwa said on Sunday.

The Independent UK

German minister decries ecological catastrophe in Oder River

Germany’s environment minister says the mass die-off of fish in the Oder River is an ecological catastrophe and it's not clear yet how long it will take the river to recover

The Hindu

Shikha Chauhan is Rapid Rani, Amit Thapa Rapid Raja as Malabar River Festival concludes

Festival will boost the tourism potential of the area without polluting the environment, says Forests Minister

The Independent UK

Government must ‘overrule nimbys’ on new reservoirs to combat drought, says infrastructure tsar

Call for UK ministers to act comes as environment secretary considers ‘national grid for water’

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