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Endangered salmon may soon swim freely up a Maine river, but a comeback isn’t guaranteed

Endangered salmon may soon swim freely up a Maine river, but a comeback isn’t guaranteed

Habitat restoration project manager Ellie Mason sees prime Atlantic salmon habitat on the Narraguagus River, but the fish are missing
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Why Was Borobudur Built Between Volcanoes and Rivers?

Why Was Borobudur Built Between Volcanoes and Rivers?

Borobudur is not merely an isolated architectural marvel; it is deeply integrated into its natural and spiritual landscape. Located in Central Java...
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Historical Agricultural Policies Led to Dominance of Corn and Soybean in Illinois, Raising Sustainability Concerns

Historical Agricultural Policies Led to Dominance of Corn and Soybean in Illinois, Raising Sustainability Concerns

Illinois agriculture has evolved significantly, moving from diversified subsistence farming to a highly specialized system dominated by corn and soybeans. This transformation was driven by several factors, including the invention of John Deere's steel plow in 1837, which enabled large-scale prairie conversion, and the expansion of railroads in the 1850s, facilitating crop transport. Post-World War II modernization introduced chemical fertilizers and pesticides, further increasing efficiency but also leading to a decline in farm diversity. Federal agricultural policies, particularly since the 1980s, have heavily influenced this specialization. Policies like the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 and subsequent farm bills have provided subsidies and crop insurance tailored for commodity crops, encouraging farmers to maximize yields of corn and soybeans. Currently, 22 million of Illinois's 23 million acres of cropland are dedicated to these two crops, primarily for livestock feed and ethanol production.
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The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran
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Indonesia Notifies WTO of Formal Halal Requirements for Genetically Modified Food Imports

Indonesia Notifies WTO of Formal Halal Requirements for Genetically Modified Food Imports

Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has submitted a 21-page draft decree to the World Trade Organization (WTO), outlining formal halal requirements for genetically modified (GM) food imports. This move signifies Indonesia's commitment to ensuring the halal quality of all food products within its ecosystem. The decree details the implementation of the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) for Genetically Modified Products, which will cover the entire production chain, from ingredients and processing to storage, distribution, and presentation to consumers. Head of BPJPH Ahmad Haikal Hasan emphasized that a continuous system is required to guarantee the halal status of GM products, given that genetic engineering involves the manipulation of organisms and materials that necessitate in-depth halal verification. The SJPH guidelines for GM products include general requirements, such as appointing certified halal supervisors, and specific food business requirements, like effective recall ...
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Indonesia parliament discusses changes to fiscal deficit limit

Indonesia parliament discusses changes to fiscal deficit limit

By Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo JAKARTA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Indonesia's parliament discussed potential changes to the country's fiscal deficit limit on Thursday, with several lawmakers signalling they would back proposals to allow the government to exceed the current ceiling to improve
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Oscars: Indonesia Selects Kamila Andini’s ‘Four Seasons in Java’ for International Feature Race (EXCLUSIVE)

Oscars: Indonesia Selects Kamila Andini’s ‘Four Seasons in Java’ for International Feature Race (EXCLUSIVE)

Indonesia has selected Kamila Andini’s “Four Seasons in Java” (“Empat Musim Pertiwi”) as its submission for the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards. Written and directed by Andini and produced by Ifa Isfansyah for Forka Films, the film stars Putri Marino, Arya Saloka, Christine Hakim and Hana Malasan. The story centers on Pertiwi […]
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Lake Mohave Water Levels to Drop This Fall

Lake Mohave Water Levels to Drop This Fall

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced a planned seasonal drawdown of water levels at Lake Mohave, starting in early October and continuing through January. This annual adjustment is intended to prepare for potential inflows from winter storms and to support conservation efforts for the razorback sucker, a threatened fish species native to the Colorado River. The drawdown is expected to create unusually shallow areas and shifting river conditions, particularly downstream of the Hoover Dam. This measure is part of broader water management strategies in the region, which has been grappling with sustained drought conditions.
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Global Summit Addresses Decline of Migratory Bird Populations, Calls for Coordinated Conservation

Global Summit Addresses Decline of Migratory Bird Populations, Calls for Coordinated Conservation

A Global Flyways Summit, organized by BirdLife International in Nairobi from September 8-11, concluded with over 100 organizations signing the Nairobi Flyways Declaration. This declaration pledges to integrate the conservation of migratory birds' intercontinental routes into development planning and finance. The summit highlighted the alarming decline of migratory bird species, with BirdLife International's quadrennial 'State of the World’s Birds' report revealing that 45% of these species are declining, and approximately one in nine faces extinction. Shorebirds and seabirds are particularly affected. Key pressures identified include habitat loss, agriculture, hunting, pollution, and climate change. Stuart Butchart, BirdLife International’s chief scientist, emphasized that these threats cannot be effectively addressed by individual countries due to the interconnected nature of migratory bird habitats across continents. The summit underscored the necessity of coordinated international action to protect thes...
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Scientists Urge Emergency Measures to Combat Coral Bleaching and Marine Heatwaves

Scientists Urge Emergency Measures to Combat Coral Bleaching and Marine Heatwaves

Prominent scientists are advocating for immediate 'emergency' interventions to safeguard marine life from the severe impacts of an unprecedented El Niño event, which is causing record-breaking ocean temperatures. This El Niño, amplified by 150 years of global warming, is leading to sea surface temperatures up to 4°C above average in the east-central Pacific, a 60% increase over previous records. The elevated temperatures are pushing ocean ecosystems, particularly coral reefs and Antarctic krill, towards collapse. Michael Meredith of the British Antarctic Survey, a co-author of a journal article sent to governments including the U.S. and UK, emphasizes the urgency of these actions. The article highlights that past super El Niño events have already led to the collapse of fisheries, such as Peru's anchovy catch. Scientists are proposing measures like reducing fishing quotas, rescuing endangered species from the water, and exploring localized geoengineering techniques to mitigate the damage.
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'Good move': Indonesia's finance minister switch will ease investor jitters

'Good move': Indonesia's finance minister switch will ease investor jitters

By Gayatri Suroyo, Stefanno Sulaiman and Ankur Banerjee JAKARTA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The sacking of pro-growth, outspoken Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and President Prabowo Subianto's decision to elevate his deputy, Suahasil Nazara, to the country's top finance job will likely
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Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says

Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says

At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America accounting for 85% of the deaths