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Argentina's Parliament Approves Law Weakening Glacier Protection for Mining Amid Protests
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Argentina's Parliament Approves Law Weakening Glacier Protection for Mining Amid Protests

Argentina's parliament has approved changes to its glacier protection law, allowing regional administrations to more easily permit mining projects, including for lithium, in glacier areas. The reform, supported by Javier Milei's government, empowers provincial governors to update glacier protection status, despite protests from environmental groups like Greenpeace.

Debate Over AI's Water Consumption Intensifies
Environmentla-vanguardia1mo ago

Debate Over AI's Water Consumption Intensifies

Data from environmental groups regarding the water consumption of artificial intelligence is clashing with figures provided by companies and sector experts, sparking a debate on the environmental impact of AI.

Strong Reactions to Greek Environmental Bill Provisions
Environmentavgi11d ago

Strong Reactions to Greek Environmental Bill Provisions

Urban planners and environmental groups in Greece are strongly reacting to provisions in a multi-bill from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, particularly an article concerning the zoning of Natura 2000 protected areas. Concerns are raised that burned areas in North Evia and Dadia are at risk.

Environmentpublico15d ago

Portugal Approves Action Plan to Save Pollinators

Portugal has approved a two-year action plan aimed at reversing the decline of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, though environmental groups express concerns about its political and financial backing.

Indonesia’s US$1.67 billion China-backed dam is in limbo. Why?
WorldSCMP2mo ago

Indonesia’s US$1.67 billion China-backed dam is in limbo. Why?

After deadly floods and landslides swept through Sumatra last year, Indonesia’s government has moved to revoke permits blamed for damaging forests – ensnaring a flagship China-backed hydropower project and rattling investor confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets. The decision, unveiled last month by President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, has been welcomed by environmental groups as a long-awaited show of teeth. But it has also raised questions about...