Environment & EnergyChina
China Expands Mother River Revitalization to 111 Waterways
China launches second batch of Mother River revitalization, adding 111 rivers and lakes across 29 provinces in a major ecological restoration expansion.
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EnvironmentLocal News
€5,600 Woodchip Dam Washed Away in First Heavy Rain
A €5,600 woodchip dam in Tielt-Winge, Belgium, was washed away in its first heavy rain, raising questions about erosion control measures.
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BelgiumEnvironmentSports
Asbestos Fire in Tubize Disrupts Red Devils Training
A warehouse fire in Tubize released asbestos-tainted smoke, closing schools and forcing the Belgian Red Devils to relocate training ahead of the World Cup.
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EnvironmentBelgium
Limburg.net Sorts Garbage Bags to Map Recycling Errors
Limburg.net audits garbage bags from 11 municipalities to identify recycling errors and improve sorting, aiming for Flanders' 2030 waste target.
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PoliticsEnvironment
West Texas Alliance Rises Against Border Wall Extension
Ranchers, sheriffs, and environmentalists unite to oppose a 175-mile border wall through West Texas's Big Bend region.
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HealthEnvironment
1 in 5 Flemish Families Distrust Tap Water, Survey Reveals
A Gezinsbond survey finds 10% of Flemish families consider tap water unsafe, while 9% filter it first. Recent contamination scandals fuel growing distrust.
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EnvironmentTransport
Diesel Cars Drop to Just 3% of New Registrations in Belgium
Diesel vehicles now account for just 3% of new car registrations in Belgium, down from 80% at its peak, as electric cars dominate the market.
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EnvironmentHealth
One in Five Walloons Hit by Road Noise, Probe Reveals
RTBF investigation reveals 660,000 Walloons suffer dangerous road noise. WHO guidelines clash with Wallonia's 70 dB limit as new anti-noise plan looms.
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EnvironmentPolitics
Deep-Sea Mining Rush: Trump Order Opens Ocean Floor to Firms
Companies rush into deep-sea mining after Trump's order fast-tracks permits. An investigation reveals uncertain economics and environmental risks.
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EnvironmentEnergy
Belgium's Triple Environmental Crisis: PFAS, Hornets, Wind
NGOs sue over PFAS inaction, Asian hornet queen catches triple in Flanders, and Belgium's offshore wind expansion falls behind schedule.
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EnvironmentBusiness
Companies Rush Into Deep-Sea Mining After Trump Order
At least nine companies are racing to mine the seabed after Trump's executive order, as regulators fast-track permits and environmental groups raise alarm.
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EnvironmentBelgium
Limburg Caviar Farm Draws Fire Over 438M Litre Water Use
Environmental groups challenge a Belgian caviar farm's plan to use 438 million litres of groundwater annually, sparking debate over water sustainability.
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EnvironmentInfrastructure
Flemish Road Litter Cleanup Costs 3.7 Million Euros Annually
Flanders spends 3.7 million euros yearly cleaning 1,541 tons of litter from roads, diverting funds from infrastructure maintenance.
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EnvironmentBelgium
Banned Pesticide at 2,000 Times Limit in Flemish Stream
Banned pesticide oxamyl found at 2,000 times the legal limit in a West Flanders stream. Drinking water is safe, but environmental concerns grow.
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