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Paperitalo Environmental News
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Environment Minister Underscores Wetlands’ Value to Jamaica’s Resilience
As Jamaica prepares to observe World Wetlands Day 2026 on February 2, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has emphasised the critical role of wetlands in safeguarding the nation’s environment, livelihoods, and climate … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | Despite limited interest in drilling on federal land, Forest Service ‘streamlines’ oil and gas leasing rules
The U.S. Forest Service announced revisions to its oil and gas leasing rules on Tuesday that the agency promises “modernizes and streamlines” the permitting process to drill for fossil fuels in the nation’s forests and grasslands. The changes prompted the … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | Daily Tous Les Jours Uses Sound Vibrations to Stimulate Forest Soil in British Columbia
A dialogue beyond the human. On the rugged shores of Hornby Island, British Columbia, Montreal-based studio Daily tous les jours has unveiled Forest Mixer, a project that challenges the traditional boundaries of public art. Founders Mouna Andraos and … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | Youth Volunteers Plant 300 Trees toHelp Bring New Life to San Carlos Community Forest
Hidalgo County Commissioner Ellie Torres plants a tree with a youth volunteer at the San Carlos Community Forest. Courtesy imageTexas Border Business
EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County Commissioner Ellie Torres and Precinct 4 in partnership with American … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | Forbidden Forest at Keta Taisha Shrine
In Japan, kinsokuchi or “tabooed land” is a sacred place, typically part of a large Shinto shrine complex, that is strictly off-limits to visits. One such sanctuary can be found at Keta Taisha, a 2,000-year-old shrine in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture.
The … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | While politicians argue, First Nations are growing B.C.’s economy by protecting the environment
The latest power struggle over the future of the Canadian economy — a hypothetical new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast — has devolved into a rote debate: are First Nations blocking economic progress?
Coastal First Nations — an alliance of nine … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | giant mushrooms populate dreamlike forest set inside the grand palais for chanel show
Matthieu Blazy stages chanel show inside a fairytale garden
Chanel’s Spring Summer 2026 haute couture show transforms the Grand Palais into a pale, immersive landscape of oversized mushrooms, cascading pink foliage, and gently curving pathways. Following … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards to Enhance Security in Plateau
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment and enlistment of 1,000 youths from Plateau State to serve as forest guards, in a targeted effort to strengthen security in rural and forested areas plagued by violence.
The announcement came from … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | Taking care of environment is part of religious leaders' work
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto during a tree planting exercise at Shikuse prison in Kakamega County on June 8, 2023. [PCS, Standard]
Last year, on a trip to Ethiopia, my Tanzanian colleague Amani Shayo and I had the pleasure of meeting Wassie Alemayehu, an … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
| | | ‘They become king of the forest’: Forest school to branch into SEN sessions
A forest school where children become ‘king of the forest’ is launching dedicated sessions for children with special educational needs (SEN).
Cavenham Forest School, which has been welcoming families since it opened last year, will start the dedicated … Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:44 pm EST
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