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After Japan’s devastating 2011 tsunami, volunteers have planted more than 680,000 trees to protect the coast from future tsunamis
In a remarkable effort to enhance its coastal protection, Japan is planting over 680,000 native trees through the Chinju no Mori Project. This initiative, which complements existing concrete seawalls established after the 2011 tsunami, employs the innovative Miyawaki Method. By drawing inspiration from ancient guardian forests, these new dense forests will not only serve as…
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Family gets $350K after otter attack drags toddler underwater
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Man reunited with lost wedding ring after 10 years as 9-year-old niece finds it in Minnesota lake
A Minnesota man has been reunited with his wedding ring nearly a decade after losing it at the bottom of a lake, thanks to an unexpected discovery by his 9-year-old niece during a family vacation. Stephen Meyer lost his wedding ring in 2016 while swimming with his son in Lake Belle Taine, where his family…
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US moves closer to deep-sea mining near American Samoa with 31.5 million acre lease plan
The United States has moved a step closer to deep-sea mining after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) proposed auctioning two massive seabed lease areas near American Samoa for mineral exploration. The proposal marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to secure critical mineral supplies for clean energy, electronics and national security.
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60 venomous snakes, cocaine, guns and 22,000 dollars in cash seized during New Mexico drug raid
Federal agents investigating an alleged cocaine trafficking operation in New Mexico made a shocking discovery after uncovering 60 snakes, half a pound of cocaine, three firearms and 22,000 dollars in cash during a raid on a home in the South Valley area near Albuquerque. The seizure inventory included cobras, mambas, pit vipers and pythons, along…
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Colombia intercepted a boat near the Malpelo sanctuary carrying 1,764 pounds of marine animals
Colombian authorities have intercepted a fishing vessel carrying approximately 1,764 pounds of suspected illegally caught marine animals believed to have been taken from the protected Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, bringing renewed attention to illegal fishing in one of the country’s most ecologically important marine reserves.
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Over 170 migrants rescued after Channel boat catches fire; UK says ‘all will be returned’ to France
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US judge blocks New York’s ban on ICE officers wearing face masks
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Study finds 84% of U.S. coastal wetlands sinking as seas rise
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B.C. restores 70 hectares as Cowichan marsh faces 60% loss by 2100
British Columbia invests $500,000 in a large-scale Cowichan Estuary restoration project. This initiative aims to strengthen watershed health and improve climate resilience for the region. The project focuses on rebuilding vital habitat for fish and wildlife populations. Indigenous stewardship is central, guiding land use and planting culturally significant species. This significant effort protects biodiversity and…