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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Military Use Rocket Launchers to Destroy Illegal Mining Camps in Buenos Aires, Imbabura

Ecuador's military conducted operations using rocket launchers and other equipment to combat illegal mining in Imbabura province.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ukrainian Ambassador: We are preparing electricity and heating for the new war winter

Ukrainian Ambassador to Finland, Mykhailo Vydoinyk, highlighted the strategic role that energy resources, such as natural gas and oil, play in Russia's military aggressions against Ukraine.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Struggles with a fish pay off, angler sets new record. This is how much the specimen weighed

An angler in Georgia, USA, named Silas Turner has set a new state fishing record by catching a giant longnose gar, which has been recognized by the Department of Natural Resources.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The story of blood and struggle hidden behind the shine of diamonds

The article explores the concept of 'blood diamonds' in the context of rising tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the link between natural resources and conflict.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand if the Cearan farmer who found possible oil while drilling a well can profit from the discovery

A farmer in Cearรก, Brazil, may potentially profit from a recent discovery of a substance resembling oil while digging for water on his property.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

They Are Again the Queens: Monarch Butterfly Presence Increases by 64%

The presence of the monarch butterfly in Mexican hibernation forests has surged by 64%, occupying 2.93 hectares compared to 1.79 hectares from the previous year, according to data from Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April

Canada will increase its oil production by 140,000 barrels per day from April as part of an international effort to boost oil supply amidst global challenges.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I don't want wealth, I want money to survive,' says farmer who found possible oil in Cearรก

'I don't want wealth, I want money to survive,' says farmer who found possible oil in Cearรก.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal to revoke 71 mining permits and freeze accounts of a phosphate company

Senegal has announced the revocation of 71 mining permits and the freezing of accounts belonging to a phosphate company as part of a broader initiative to audit and renegotiate contracts with multinational resource companies.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How will we recover from the oil-gas crisis? Anil Agarwal said, 'We have everything but...'

Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta, discusses India's potential to overcome the oil-gas crisis exacerbated by the Iran conflict, citing the country's abundant resources and production capabilities.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Hanah Lahe: Martin Helme is likely misinterpreting the words of the US ambassador

Hanah Lahe (Reform Party) criticized Martin Helme's assertion that the US is primarily interested in Estonia's valuable natural resources, stating that it misinterprets the context of the meeting with US Ambassador Roman Pipko.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Greener road surface. RTU tests wood by-products to replace bitumen

Researchers at Riga Technical University (RTU) are developing a technology that could replace traditional petroleum-based products with natural and renewable resources in road construction.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls for Mapping Ethiopia's Natural Wealth After Nasiol Cave Visit

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasizes the need for scientific mapping of the country's natural resources following a visit to the Nasiol Cave.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Helme: The USA is only interested in our valuable natural resources

Martin Helme, chairman of EKRE, claims that during a meeting with US lawmakers, it was made clear that the USA is primarily interested in Estonia's valuable natural resources rather than military cooperation.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Venezuela opens its gold and gas-rich subsoil to the United States

Venezuela has initiated a process to allow U.S. investment in its natural resources, particularly targeting mineral extraction amid a backdrop of criminal control in certain areas.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Oil is still a powerful geopolitical tool, decades after the energy crisis

The article discusses the enduring geopolitical significance of oil and natural gas, highlighting recent price surges and the ongoing global dependence on these resources amid geopolitical tensions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

โ€œThe Real Strategic Resource of the Middle Eastโ€: What Lies Behind the Alarm from the CIA

The CIA warns that the most crucial resource in the Middle East is not oil or gas, but rather freshwater, which poses significant national security challenges in a predominantly arid region.

Mar 7 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Alina Kabaeva's Father โ€“ Source of "Black Gold"

A deal involving the acquisition of shares related to major oil project "Vostok Oil" was made by Alina Kabaevaโ€™s father on March 4, highlighting tensions around investment in Russia's natural resources.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Niger's military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm

Niger's military regime has revoked mining concessions for three companies and denied a British firm's request for an extended drilling license, citing non-compliance with financial and environmental obligations.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

CNRL defers oilsands mine expansion, citing regulatory uncertainty

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has postponed its oilsands mine expansion project due to uncertainty in federal environmental policies.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Warming rivers threaten fish living conditions

A study by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) reveals that rising river temperatures are adversely affecting fish, particularly salmon offspring, which struggle to cope with increased temperature and oxygen demands.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibama fines farmer nearly R$ 500,000 for illegal deforestation in Ulianรณpolis, Parรก

The Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) fined a farmer nearly R$ 500,000 for illegal deforestation activities in Ulianรณpolis, Parรก.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Special Spatial Framework for Tourism: In the Final Stretch

Greece's Special Spatial Framework for Tourism focuses on sustainable development, resilience of destinations, and the protection of the country's natural and cultural resources.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibama fines the Paranรก Government R$ 2.5 million for ocean pollution with plastic bags used to prevent erosion at a beach during shows

The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) fined the Paranรก State Government R$ 2.5 million for ocean pollution caused by plastic bags used during concerts.

Mar 4 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What environmental reforms would the Milei Government pursue

The Milei administration in Argentina is planning to modify environmental laws, focusing on natural resources to enhance economic growth, despite raising concerns about environmental impacts.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Appeal Regarding Guesthouses near Skaftafell National Park Dismissed

An appeal concerning the construction of guesthouses at Skaftafell National Park has been dismissed by the Environmental and Natural Resources Appeals Board.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

If oil is confirmed, farmer who drilled well in Cearรก will not be able to sell the fuel; understand

A farmer in Cearรก, Brazil, discovered a liquid that may be oil while drilling for water, but he will not have the rights to sell any confirmed oil found on his property.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With votes from Peronism and last-minute changes, the government advanced in the Senate with the Glacier Law

The Argentine Senate advanced the Glacier Law with last-minute changes, granting provinces more power over natural resources and aiming to reactivate mining projects.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Uttar Pradesh is a state with a population of 250 million', said CM Yogi

CM Yogi emphasizes that Uttar Pradesh is India's largest state with a population of around 250 million, highlighting its natural beauty and resources.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

ANP investigates possible oil find by farmer drilling for water

The National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) is opening an administrative process to investigate a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte, Cearรก, made by a farmer drilling for water.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dredges used in illegal mining are destroyed and illegal wood seized during inspections in AM

The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) has destroyed dredges used for illegal mining and seized illegal wood in actions aimed at combating environmental crimes in the Amazon.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Energy resource prices fell over the week

Over the past week, prices for energy resources, particularly natural gas, have declined due to milder weather in Europe and stable supply flows from Norway.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Central America and TEON sign an agreement aimed at generating 'regional pride and wealth'

Central America's tourism promotion agency and TEON have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance the region's natural resources and cultural identity into a productive platform for investment and prosperity.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How Gold Nuggets Would Have Formed on Earth

A study suggests that earthquakes play a crucial role in the formation of gold nuggets through piezoelectric effects in quartz.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Luke: The Attitude Towards Nature Restoration is Mostly Positive in Rural Areas

According to the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), rural areas generally have a positive attitude towards nature restoration, with local benefits and fair compensation crucial for acceptance.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Heirs Energies ascent: Redefining Nigeriaโ€™s power and purpose

Heirs Energies is reshaping Nigeria's energy landscape by emphasizing African ownership and management of natural resources.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police in Malawi searches for perpetrators who smuggled coal under a false funeral procession

Malawi police are investigating a case involving the smuggling of coal disguised as a funeral procession.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Scientists to Al Jazeera Net: 'Hidden' Structures Deep in the Earth Changing its Magnetic Field

A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found magnetic evidence that two massive, extremely hot rock formations at the Earth's mantle's base are affecting the planet's magnetic field.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

The other natural riches of Venezuela that are 'critical' for the USA

The article discusses Venezuela's extensive mineral resources beyond oil, which are considered significant for the United States.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

The oil of the Malvinas keeps the interventionists' ambition alive

The article discusses the strategic significance of the Falkland Islands due to their natural resources and potential oil discoveries, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Judge Grants Final Suspension Against Maya Train; Activists Say It Will Protect Natural Resources

A court has granted a definitive suspension to protect natural resources concerning the construction of Section 5 of the Maya Train.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Everything is Allowed

The article discusses issues surrounding property rights and resource management in Ecuador, highlighting the challenges posed by weak institutions and the prevalence of violent conflicts over natural resources.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Chinese Hands on Global Resources: Here is Xi's Strategy

China's recent strategy under Xi Jinping has involved a significant expansion into global natural resource markets through the Belt and Road Initiative.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Pekka Wondered About the Strange Marks That Appeared on His Car - Even an Expert Was Delighted

Pekka Pitkรคnen found strange marks on his car that caught the attention of an expert from the Natural Resources Institute.

Feb 13 โ€ข 03:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Financial Times: Chinese nuclear icebreaker raises concerns in America

A report from Financial Times reveals that China is intensifying its strategic activities in the Arctic, aimed at new shipping routes and natural resources with its 'Polar Silk Road' vision, highlighted by the unveiling of a new nuclear icebreaker.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The wolf quota hunting has ended

The wolf quota hunting in Finland has concluded, with a total of 82 wolves being harvested across 15 hunting areas.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Focus on GDP Leads to Nature Decline, Say 150 Countries in New Report

A significant report endorsed by over 150 countries, including Brazil, highlights the detrimental impact of GDP-focused growth on the natural environment.

Feb 10 โ€ข 21:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Malthus and the Economic Idea of Charles Darwin

The article discusses how Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection was influenced by the economic ideas of Robert Malthus, particularly the concept of competition for scarce resources.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

30 times more invested in destroying nature than in saving it

A new report reveals that 97% of financial flows are directed towards activities that harm natural resources, threatening economic development and stability.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The interpretative trap that threatens the Glacier Law

A proposed modification to Argentina's Glacier Law aims to change the environmental protection standards for glaciers, raising concerns about potential harm to ecological preservation.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:05 UTC

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