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Weapons firm BAE Systems sees record orders of £37bn amid Ukraine war

ARMS manufacturer BAE Systems saw record orders in 2022 amid an “elevated threat environment” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023

Egypt Mobilizes Efforts to Support African Water, Food Security

Egypt is mobilizing efforts to support water and food security in Africa, calling on the international community to finance "climate adaptation" in the continent. The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Swailem, met in Kenya with the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen, to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023

Government could fine polluting water firms up to £250m for serious sewage spills, Parliament told

The current upper limit of £250,000 was considered "not a significant enough deterrent"

Chronicle Live · Feb 23, 2023

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What are PFAS, how toxic are they and how do you become exposed?

Everything you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’ detected in air, water, soils, sediments and rain

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Revealed: scale of ‘forever chemical’ pollution across UK and Europe

Major mapping project reveals PFAS have been found at high levels at thousands of sites

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

Dundee could be first Scots city to ban disposable vapes as MSP backs Record campaign

Mercedes Villalba, Labour’s environment spokeswoman, also urged contenders vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon to ban the devices Scotland-wide.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Scrapping EU laws will undermine Parliament, say legal analysts

Report commissioned by environmental groups say proposed new Bill runs against democratic standards

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

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Govt redraw of forest borderlines on cards

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said he had no objection to the possibility of new forest borderlines being drawn up at Thap Lan National Park in Prachin Buri's Nadi district if it is able to deal with issues of forest encroachment there.

Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2023

Government plans to protect marine area the size of Germany around Macquarie Island

An area roughly the size of Germany is set to be added to Australia's protected marine zones, safeguarding the future of millions of penguins, seals and sea birds on Macquarie Island.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Thérèse Coffey brings farmers’ union plenty of chaff and no wheat

Environment secretary leaves Birmingham with egg on face while Rish! endures Brexit psychodrama

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

Boots introduces major ban in all stores that affects thousands of products

The retailer is attempting to minimise its impact on the environment by banning wipes that contain plastic fibres.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

Thérèse Coffey rules out reintroduction of wolves and lynx

Environment secretary tells farmers ‘not to worry’, but angers wildlife campaigners who say ecosystems need lost species

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

New York Times: Big Electric Trucks May Pollute Like Small Gas Cars

The New York Times dives into whether a large electric truck is just as bad, if not worse, for the environment than a small gas car.

InsideEVs · Feb 22, 2023

Boots introduces major change to everyday product sold in all its 2,200 UK stores

Last year's pledge to remove wet wipes containing plastic is part of Boot's overall plan to become a more sustainable retailer and minimise its impact on the environment

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

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Reuters · Feb 22, 2023

France eyes 'unprecedented' water curbs after driest winter since 1959

France is preparing to introduce restrictions on water use in parts of the country from March, in an unprecedented move for the time of year following the driest winter in 64 years, environment minister Christophe Bechu said on Wednesday.

The New Daily · Feb 22, 2023

Choice hands out green points for sustainable packaging

You might not pay any attention to the box your new kettle arrived in, but it could have a long-lasting effect on the environment.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

England one dry spell away from return to severe drought, say experts

Warning comes as supermarkets ration sales of produce owing to dry conditions elsewhere in Europe

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

UK beach issues 'do not swim' warning for entire YEAR after bacteria alert

Faecal matter has been detected at St Mary's Bay on Romney Marsh in Kent by the Environment Agency meaning people are advised not to swim there throughout 2023

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Motorsport · Feb 22, 2023

Glickenhaus doubts environmental benefits of WEC tyre warming ban

Jim Glickenhaus has voiced his scepticism at the World Endurance Championship's decision to ban tyre warmers for the 2023 season on environmental grounds.

Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2023

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park wins 'green shield'

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province has won the Green National Park Shield for outstanding environmental management.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Hazelwood mine rehabilitation plan to be assessed amid environmental concerns

The federal government will investigate the potential environmental effects of rehabilitating the Hazelwood mine in Victoria's east amid concern it could contaminate waterways.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Dirty gold: the fly-tipping gangs costing councils millions – and how you can help

If you venture out to the countryside, the chances are you’ve probably seen piles of rubbish, anything from fridges to frying pans, rubble to refuse sacks dumped at the side of the road or in laybys. Waste crime is serious, hazardous and on the increase. Often referred to as “fly-tipping”…

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Federal government restarts water buybacks to meet Murray-Darling Basin Plan target

The federal government has announced it will start a new round of water buybacks to help it achieve a key target under the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

As livestock theft becomes a growing problem in rural Australia, new technologies offer hope

Last week, it was reported that 700 sheep with an estimated value of $140,000, including nearly 200 valuable merino ewes, were stolen from a Victorian property in a highly sophisticated rural crime operation. Such large-scale rural theft is increasingly common.

Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2023

TikTok promises safe platform for campaign

Short-video application TikTok says it can create a safe environment on its platform during the upcoming Thai general election.

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