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Minister calls on water firms to introduce more hosepipe bans

Environment secretary says it is ‘right’ some firms have taken action to address driest period in England since 1976

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022

Hosepipes must be banned, Environment Secretary urges water companies

The heatwave is expected to roll over into next week amid an unusually dry August.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

T.N.’s Ramsar bounty: Cruising on wetland wealth

There is unbridled joy in Tamil Nadu with the announcement of 10 Ramsar sites in the State. But that joy must be tempered with responsibility and constant monitoring, and a continuing commitment to choosing environment-friendly policies

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Rush to build more chips puts environmental progress in peril

The CHIPS and Science Act, which President Joe Biden is poised to sign into law next week, was pitched as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to revitalize the U.S. semiconductor industry and counter Asia’s manufacturing power.

Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022

Ratcliffe-on-Soar residents on 'end of an era' as power station cooling towers set to be blown down

There are also serious concerns for the impact on the environment

Nottingham Post · Aug 6, 2022

Thousands of Scots die premature deaths every year for environmental reasons - pollution crime has no borders

Illegal pollution has catastrophic consequences for both communities and the environment.

Daily Record · Aug 6, 2022

Navi Mumbai: Greens oppose polyester-made national flags

NAVI MUMBAI: Environmentalists have raised the issue on the use of polyester/nylon material to make the tricolour, instead of Khadi, which is eco-friendly.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

Critically-endangered Capricorn yellow chat given a fighting chance by graziers' soft touch

These graziers have found preserving the Capricorn yellow chat's habitat by having cattle keep down invasive weed species benefits the birds and their businesses.

ABC News · Aug 6, 2022

Judge: Agency keeps ignoring environment in coal region plan

A judge has rejected a federal agency's plans for managing some public lands in the West, including a major coal mining area of Wyoming and Montana

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Cannabis Legalization Bill On Gov. Bakers' Desk Needs Reworking, This MA Official Explains Why

On Sunday, the Massachusetts House and Senate both passed cannabis compromise legislation poised to create a more equitable environment in the legal marijuana industry.

Benzinga · Aug 5, 2022