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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 · May 30, 2022

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 · May 30, 2022

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 · May 30, 2022

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".

ABC News · May 30, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022

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.

Glasgow Live · May 30, 2022

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.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

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.

360info · May 30, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 29, 2022