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Schools in Johor to close on Oct. 8 & 9 following worsening haze conditions
All schools in Johor, Malaysia, will be closed on Oct. 8 and 9 due to worsening haze. Air quality readings across the state were in the unhealthy range.
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Australia's High Court Blocks Major Coal Mine Expansion Over Emissions
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Australia's High Court Blocks Major Coal Mine Expansion Over Emissions
Australia's High Court has blocked a significant coal mine expansion, citing concerns over its potential greenhouse gas emissions. This decision sets a new precedent for environmental considerations in major project approvals.
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If a data center is camouflaged in the woods, will anyone hate it?
Microsoft is adopting 'biomimicry' to integrate its rapidly expanding AI data centers into natural landscapes, aiming to mitigate local community pushback over environmental and quality-of-life concerns.
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Meet Omkar: The Wild Baby Elephant Who Refuses to Leave Goa
A 10-year-old wild elephant named Omkar, who migrated from Maharashtra, has become a viral sensation in Goa due to his refusal to return to the forest, despite efforts by both states' forest departments.
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Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards for cars, saving $138B over 5 years, but critics say it will raise fuel costs and harm health, environment.
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Maryland couple turns 116-acre hunting land into protected wildlife habitat
Maryland couple transforms hunting property into wildlife habitat with native plants and trees, protected by conservation easement.
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Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions. Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars and light trucks for model years 2022 through 2031.
Climate warning: El Niño offers a glimpse of a deadlier, hotter future
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Climate warning: El Niño offers a glimpse of a deadlier, hotter future
A new report warns that the current powerful El Niño, combined with human-caused climate change, could lead to nearly half a million additional heat-related deaths worldwide by February 2027.
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At least 20 passersby rally together to move fallen tree in MacPherson, manage to clear 1 lane
At least 20 passersby helped move a fallen tree in MacPherson, clearing one lane. No one was injured.
Imo residents demand remedial measures against worsening erosion
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Imo residents demand remedial measures against worsening erosion
Residents in several erosion-prone areas of Imo State, Nigeria, are urgently calling on the government to implement remedial measures to prevent further loss of land and property.
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Punjab Green Credit Program: Earn Rs. 20,000 by just cycling
Punjab government launches green credit program for cycling and other eco-friendly activities, allowing participants to earn Rs. 20,000 after completing 75 km on a bike.
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Haze in S’pore: Air quality improving, with central region now in moderate range
Singapore's air quality improving, central region now in moderate range. 24-hour PSI dropped to 97 at 7am on Sep 18.
Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo
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Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo
A report by the diocese of Pointe-Noire and Caritas blames oil exploitation for accelerating environmental damage and causing significant crop loss in the Republic of Congo's Kouilou department.
Oil spill hits Akwa Ibom oil community as NOSDRA probes source
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Oil spill hits Akwa Ibom oil community as NOSDRA probes source
An oil spill has contaminated Ntafre Creek in Akwa Ibom State, disrupting fishing and water supply. NOSDRA is investigating the source of the pollution.
South Africa: Stop Sardine Fishing, Warn Conservationists
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South Africa: Stop Sardine Fishing, Warn Conservationists
Mass sardine die-offs in South Africa, linked to a newly detected pilchard herpesvirus, have prompted conservationists to demand a complete halt to fishing, arguing that the government's temporary limits are insufficient to protect critically endangered African Penguins a…
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China Exceeds Phase Compliance Targets for Ozone Protection Agreement
China has surpassed its phased compliance goals for the Montreal Protocol, significantly reducing ozone-depleting substances and contributing to global environmental governance.
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The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is facing significant opposition from local communities across the U.S., particularly in cities with a history of industrial pollution, due to environmental, energy, and health concerns.
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Latest news bulletin | September 15th, 2026 – Morning
Euronews' latest news bulletin covers top stories from Europe and beyond.
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Landowners in Texas Sue Trump Administration Over Border Wall
Landowners and supporters sue Trump administration over border wall in Texas's Big Bend region.
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US ends limits on coal and gas plant emissions, removing key tool to battle climate crisis
US ends limits on coal and gas plant emissions, removing key tool to battle climate crisis
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Corals in East Asian Seas holding out as world’s coral reefs shrink due to more frequent marine heatwaves
East Asian Seas corals stable despite global decline, report finds. Macroalgae not increasing in region.
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AI Agents Are Thirsty for Power
The increasing reliance on AI agents, which are autonomous decision-making systems, is driving a massive buildout of data centers and consuming vast amounts of energy, raising environmental concerns.
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Ogoni cleanup: HYPREP moves to fast-track delayed projects
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) Governing Council has pledged to expedite funding approvals for delayed livelihood and remediation projects in Ogoniland, aiming to accelerate their completion.
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‘Fresh from the roof’: the supermarket growing salad a few metres above the tills
A REWE supermarket in Berlin has opened Germany's largest rooftop farm, growing salad directly above its tills to supply fresh produce locally and reduce transport emissions.
Akwa Ibom communities demand action on abandoned oil wells
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Akwa Ibom communities demand action on abandoned oil wells
Communities in Akwa Ibom State are demanding urgent assessment and remediation of abandoned oil wells and ageing infrastructure, citing decades of neglect that have led to severe environmental pollution and health risks.
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Timeline for Western island reclamation not yet determined, stakeholder engagement will continue: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore's Minister for National Development, Chee Hong Tat, stated that the timeline, land use, and construction plans for the new western island reclamation are still undetermined, with stakeholder engagement ongoing.
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PHC hears plea seeking olive plantation along motorways
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has reserved its verdict on a petition advocating for the plantation of olive trees along motorways in Pakistan, citing environmental and economic benefits.
Aiyetoro: Ondo coastal community submerged, defrauded, betrayed
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Aiyetoro: Ondo coastal community submerged, defrauded, betrayed
Aiyetoro, an oil-producing coastal community in Ondo State, Nigeria, is rapidly being submerged by the sea, with 80% of its buildings and 96% of valuable homes already lost due to severe coastal erosion. The author shares a personal account of his birthplace disappearing.
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Rare drone film of suspected dumping spurs Chinese agencies into investigation
Authorities in central China investigate suspected industrial dumping on the Yangtze River after rare drone footage was released.
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CDA plantation drive continues across Islamabad
CDA intensifies tree planting in Islamabad to improve green cover and beautify major roads.