Environmentalists and First Nations groups argue a new SA government agreement with BHP inadequately addresses water extraction from the Great Artesian Basin, citing insufficient consultation and potential long-term damage to mound springs.
President Trump signed a proclamation rolling back Obama-era environmental protections, reopening nearly 500,000 square miles of Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing, citing support for the fishing industry and criticizing previous restrictions as harmful to U.S. livelihoods and trade.
President Trump signed a proclamation rolling back environmental regulations to allow more aggressive fishing in American waters, sparking a discussion on gender-neutral terminology in the fishing industry and criticizing the Obama-Biden administration's previous restrictions.
Despite a majority of US faith leaders acknowledging human-caused climate change, many hesitate to discuss it due to politicization and feeling ill-equipped. Some pastors actively integrate environmental stewardship into their sermons, facing pushback but finding success through gradual engagement.
Hong Kong expects 980,000 inbound trips from mainland Chinese visitors during the Labour Day golden week (May 1-5), a 7% increase from last year's 919,000. The Immigration Department announced Monday that authorities will deploy additional manpower and transport capacity, with the Travel Industry Authority estimating about 770 mainland tour groups will visit. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki chaired an interdepartmental meeting to coordinate preparations, including round-the-clock environmental enforcement at popular camping spots.
