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BC’s mining laws are ‘outdated’ and ‘colonial'
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Report offers First Nations a blueprint for reclaiming mining sovereignty

BC’s mining laws are ‘outdated’ and ‘colonial’ and violate DRIPA, says council.
The EU is going to plant 3 billion trees by 2030

The EU is going to plant 3 billion trees by 2030

It’s part of a broad plan to increase biodiversity by protecting 30% of the continent’s land and water.
US delays oil pipeline approvals after environmental ruling
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US delays oil pipeline approvals after environmental ruling

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has suspended a nationwide program used to approve oil and gas pipelines, power lines and other utility work, spurred by a court ruling.

Is weakening a landmark environmental law Trump's biggest rollback yet?
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Is weakening a landmark environmental law Trump's biggest rollback yet?

“It's a fundamental attack on our system of environmental protection."

Mining Ghana’s bauxite would bring in billions from China. But it could also taint the water for 5 million people
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Mining Ghana’s bauxite would bring in billions from China. But it could also taint the water for 5 million people

Ghana’s government has faced significant backlash over the proposal.
Election 2019: State and local voters face water infrastructure funding decisions
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Election 2019: State and local voters face water infrastructure funding decisions

Ballot initiatives in Colorado, Texas, New Orleans, and Portland address flooding, financing, and watershed protection.
Wild Olympics plan unveiled — 126,000 acres proposed for wilderness

Wild Olympics plan unveiled — 126,000 acres proposed for wilderness

The plan would also protect 19 rivers. It has been exhaustively vetted on the Peninsula, with support ranging from Indian tribes to small and large businesses, as well as the mayors of timber communities.

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