Category: environmental impact

Federal Minister Cancels Two Proposed Coal Mine Projects

The Australian federal government has cancelled applications for two proposed coal mine projects in Queensland after the developers failed to provide the necessary environmental credentials and outline any impacts the projects will have on the environment. The China Stone Coal Mine project and The Range Coal project were cancelled on May 5 by Environment Minister…


8 Easy Ways to Go Green With Your Kitchen Routine

Practicing sustainable habits isn’t just good for the environment; it can also help you save on energy costs and create less waste. Cutting back on water, electricity, gas, and disposable items are easy ways to make your kitchen more eco-friendly. Use our checklist to assess your cooking and cleanup habits, and discover how being greener…


Community Group Calls on Aussie Govt to Address ‘Imperfections’ of Murray Darling Basin Plan

A community group is encouraging the federal government to call out and address the “imperfections” of the controversial Murray Darling Basin Plan while urging for a greater understanding of the plan’s environmental impacts. Speaking on the National Rural news podcast on Jan. 12, Shelley Scoullar, Chair and co-founder of the Speak Up Campaign—an advocacy group…


Kenney Calls for Energy Industry Support in Alberta’s Challenge of Federal Impact Assessment Law

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has called on his province’s energy industry to intervene in the provincial government’s court challenge of the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA). The IAA, or Bill C-69, which received royal assent in 2019 and which Kenney dubbed the “no more pipelines” bill, allows the federal government to consider the impacts of…


Congressmen Demand Answers From Mayorkas on Illegal Immigrants’ Environmental Impact

As illegal crossings from Mexico to the United States surge, two Republican congressmen have asked Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to provide documents showing how those mass movements are spreading garbage, killing wildlife, and trashing both public and private property. “President Biden’s border policies not only place our nation’s security at risk and increase the…