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Environment to-do list: five ministerial priorities for Tanya Plibersek

Australia’s new minister faces difficult challenges fixing laws, creating an EPA and curbing an extinction crisis

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2022

43 lakh saplings to be distributed

CM to launch for World Environment Day observance on Sunday

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022

After Vizag, Vizianagaram to enforce total plastic ban

VIZIANAGARAM: Officials of Vizianagaram Municipal Corporation (VMC) will enforce a total ban on plastic in the town from June 5 to mark World Environment Day, along the lines of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC).

The Times of India · Jun 4, 2022

Rewilding Argentina: Ibera park's gamble is paying off

Tucked away in the north-eastern corner of Argentina is Ibera park, the world's second-largest wetland. Much of its wildlife vanished during the 20th century due to hunting and aggressive agricultural practices. But over the past 15 years, scientists and conservationists have taken a gamble to "rewild" the area by reintroducing…

France 24 · Jun 3, 2022

Flat Sales, Margin Pressure, Supply Chain Constraints - Lots To Look Into BRP's Q1 Results

BRP Inc (NASDAQ:DOOO) (TSX:DOO) reported first-quarter FY23 sales flat Y/Y at C$1.81 billion. The company said it experienced continuing supply chain-related disruptions and inefficiencies in an increasingly inflationary environment. The gross profit for the quarter fell 16.2% Y/Y to C$454.4 million, and the gross margin contracted 490 basis points to 25.1%. Normalized EBITDA…

Benzinga · Jun 3, 2022

What happened to Modi’s national ‘clean air’ project? Not much in three years

Three years since its launch, the national clean air programme – aimed at reducing particulate matter levels in 102 cities – is way behind its targets with two years left for the deadline.

Newslaundry · Jun 3, 2022

New York Passes Bill To Ban Certain Bitcoin Mining Operations To Preserve Environmental Impact

Friday early morning, New York lawmakers passed legislation banning certain bitcoin mining firms from using carbon-based energy sources.

Benzinga · Jun 3, 2022

Stirling reuse hub is backing 'don't buy new' plea

People across Stirling are being urged to ‘buy nothing new for June’ as part of a campaign to reduce our carbon footprint. The effort is being organised by environmental charity Transition Scotland and and sees the group linking up with various reus

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

NI mum's ultimate tips for travelling with a baby or toddler

From how to keep them amused on the plane to helping them sleep well in a different environment

Belfast Live · Jun 3, 2022

Water shortage fears for Dundee as SEPA issues warning

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has published its first water scarcity alert

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022