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Big Tobacco's Environmental Impact is 'Devastating', Says WHO

The tobacco industry is a far greater threat than many realize as it is one of the world's biggest polluters, from leaving mountains of waste to driving global warming, the WHO charged Tuesday. The World Health Organization accused the industry of causing widespread deforestation, diverting badly needed land and water…

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Int’l Community Welcomes Ending State of Emergency in Sudan Paving for Dialogue

The Troika and the Trilateral Mechanism welcomed the decisions of the Sudanese army to lift the state of emergency and release several political prisoners. The international organizations said it was an important step to create the appropriate environment for dialogue, noting that the decision requires a sincere policy to be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Crisis talks as fatal dog attacks DOUBLE with victims including four kids aged under 3

Under-fire bosses at the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs have called for round-table talks to discuss possible changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act

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World No Tobacco Day: WHO raises alarm on tobacco industry environmental impact, human health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed new information on the extent to which tobacco damages both the environment and human health, calling for steps to make the industry more accountable for the destruction it is causing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vic ombudsman condemns EPA over toxic soil

The Victorian Ombudsman has condemned the Environment Protection Authority over its handling of toxic soil from Victoria's West Gate Tunnel Project.

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Mexican President's 'Mayan Train' multi-billion dollar project dealt new legal blow

A Mexican Court ruling that indefinitely suspended construction of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's flagship "Mayan Train" rail project over environmental concerns was welcomed by activists on Monday.

Reuters

Consulting the community a ‘waste of time’, Victoria’s EPA told state ombudsman

Report into contaminated soil at site of West Gate Tunnel finds environmental watchdog did its job, but failed to convince the community

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Tobacco's environmental threat

Tobacco kills our environment, not just people. Tobacco causes over 8 million deaths every year globally and 81,000 in Thailand. Simultaneously, each year, tobacco destroys a vast landmass roughly the size of 44,000 Suan Luang Rama IX parks, the largest green park in Bangkok, causes massive deforestation and pollutes our…

Bangkok Post

Work on environmental and economic Novartis 'leaving gift' legacy begins

Wetland habitat to be created to enable future inward investment and economic development at pace

Birmingham Post

UK Online Fashion Retailer Missguided Falls into Administration

British women’s online fashion brand Missguided has fallen into administration, a form of protection from creditors, with Teneo Financial Advisory appointed as joint administrators. Teneo said Missguided will continue to trade whilst a buyer of the business is sought. "As we continue to see, the retail trading environment in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Private water donations may help restore Australian wetlands – and prove collaboration possible

Kilter Rural’s multi-gigalitre water donation may be a model that brings together farmers, First Nations people and environmentalists

The Guardian - AU

Queen’s jubilee tree planting sponsors ‘linked to deforestation’

Queen’s Green Canopy scheme’s ‘platinum supporters’ include firms that have been connected to environmental harm, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Rapid evolution has limits, and knowing this can help with conservation

Human impacts on global ecosystems can be severe, widespread and irreversible. But life on Earth has evolved to meet environmental challenges for 3.5 billion years: Could these same evolutionary forces help life on Earth persist in human-altered environments?

The Conversation

Why experts are warning people not to kill flies and wasps coming into homes this summer

Killing winged insects throughout the summer may have devastating effects for the environment, according to wildlife experts

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Huge superyacht fire probed by police after £6m boat destroyed in harbourside inferno

The Environment Agency reported that the blaze could have resulted in nine tonnes of diesel being spilled into the ocean

Asharq Al-Awsat

Executive Plan for Saudi Green Initiative to Be Revealed in November

Saudi Arabia will announce in November the complete strategic and executive plan for the Saudi Green Initiative, based on an alliance of companies, scientific, and research bodies with over 60 experts in soil, water, climate change, and desertification. Environmental experts recommended supporting green initiatives that adopt sustainable afforestation projects and…

Manchester Evening News

Ex-pupil, 17, criticises school for not tackling 'years of bullying'

Keira Taylor's former school states that it upholds the 'highest standards of behaviour and discipline' while working hard to establish a safe environment for pupils

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Coal mining company New Hope Group says it's ready for controversial mine expansion, opponents say obstacles remain

A lobby group will ramp up the fight in response to New Hope Group's claims its mine expansion in Queensland's Darling Downs is ready for the "green light".

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq, Iran Discuss Environmental Issues

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi affirmed that strengthening the partnership with regional countries will boost regional integration and enhance the ability to confront common environmental challenges. Kadhimi received the Iranian Vice President and Head of the Environmental Protection Organization, Ali Salajegheh, visiting Baghdad. The PM said that the historical relations…

Glasgow Live

Glasgow locals urged to give car 'a day off' as school pupils launch Clean Air Day

Charity Environmental Protection Scotland is asking people to cycle, walk or scoot and to give the car a day off on Clean Air Day Scotland, which takes place on June 16.

ABC News

Peter Dutton elected new Liberal Party leader, Sussan Ley becomes deputy leader

Peter Dutton says as newly-elected Opposition Leader he will focus on Australians in suburban areas and has asked people to "form their own judgement" of him. Deputy leader Sussan Ley says the party is determined to win back the trust and votes of women.

360info

Don't be fooled by Big Tobacco's sustainability awards

Tobacco companies want you to know they are great corporate citizens. But it’s all a fig leaf for their environmental offences.

The Independent UK

Marine mammals in UK at risk due to inconsistent assessments, research finds

Research from Heriot-Watt University experts assessed how differing approaches to environmental assessments impact Britain’s whales and dolphins.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Environment Minister Inaugurates Int'l Fair and Forum on Afforestation Techniques

Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification, Eng.

The Independent UK

Major clean-up in marina after fire on superyacht carrying tonnes of fuel

The environment agency says contractors are trying to contain fuel aboard the sunken vessel at the marina in Torquay.

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