Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction

Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Biden administration approves Nevada lithium mine, amid local pushback

Federal officials on Thursday granted final approval to a southwestern Nevada lithium mining project, which they say could supply enough of the resource to power nearly 370,000 electric vehicles ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Australia's Sayona Mining to Buy America's Piedmont Lithium

Sayona Mining agreed to buy North Carolina-based Piedmont Lithium to create a top North American lithium producer that can better withstand swings in the fast-growing lithium market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine

The move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Conservationists and a Native American advocacy group are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten ...

Tech - ABC News - November 3

Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines

The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut

The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions

Japan has held a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines despite a last-minute boycott of the event by South Korea that highlighted tensions between the neighbors over the issue of Korean ...

World - ABC News - 1 hour ago

Cornish miner hoping to capitalise on global race for lithium

Analysts expect supply deficit to develop as countries race to meet climate targets

World - Financial Times - October 27

Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists

Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.

'Sixth great extinction is happening', conservationist Jane Goodall warns

Conservationist Jane Goodall on the urgent need to turn the tide on climate change and nature loss.

The Climate Election: Mining, explained

Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...

What Are Anti-Personnel Mines?

The Biden administration has agreed to send the weapons to Ukraine, despite their reputation for killing and maiming civilians.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Bipolar disorder: how lithium as a treatment fell out of favour

As UK diagnoses have doubled, prescriptions of the treatment have halved. While experts feud over its use, many patients feel it is an effective way of managing their condition. Occupational stress ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Lithium producer says west cannot end reliance on China in critical minerals

Albemarle’s Kent Masters says economics do not support pivot away from Asia on commodities in EV supply chains

World - Financial Times - November 17

One-Third of World’s Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says

They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found.

World - The New York Times - October 28

More than a third of all trees species at risk of extinction

The International Union for Conservation of Nature found more than one in three tree species worldwide faces extinction.

Nearly 40 percent of world's trees face extinction, new assessment finds

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced at least 40 percent of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction, according to a Thursday release from the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

We are in danger of forgetting what the climate crisis means: extinction | Martha Gill

The catastrophic floods in Valencia remind us that the fate of human beings and animals is what is truly important. You may have heard of Cop29 , the global climate change conference that doesn’t ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

This ‘Ghost’ Fish Seemed Extinct, Until It Turned Up in Unexpected Places

No one saw a Mekong giant salmon carp for 15 years, but then the species was spotted in areas of Cambodia that suggest it may be found in more locations.

Science - The New York Times - November 12

Giraffes face extinction risks as U.S. proposes new protections

U.S. wildlife officials have proposed federal protections for giraffes under the Endangered Species Act for the first time. According to environmentalists, habitat loss and climate change-driven ...

Biden to provide antipersonnel mines to Ukraine

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, temporarily shut down on Wednesday over fears of a possible Russian air attack. Meanwhile, the Biden administration approved antipersonnel mines for Ukraine to ...

Possible breakthrough in shingles treatment

Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus. Dr. Jon ...

Is an Aaron Rodgers trade a possibility?

This sounds crazy on the surface.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Dust from California's lithium-rich Salton Sea worsening child respiratory issues: Study

Wind-strewn dust from California's lithium-rich, shrinking Salton Sea may be triggering respiratory issues in children who live nearby, a new study has found. Among the many symptoms — worse for ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Feds approve NYC congestion pricing

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden OKs $9 NYC traffic toll Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Dinosaur extinction survivor black beetle thrives 100 million years without change

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Evolution Mining Founder Isn't Finished Yet

With tailwinds from a record-high gold price, Evolution is racing to pay down debt accumulated from acquisitions and to show investors that a difficult Canadian mining operation can make money.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Resolute Mining CEO Held by Officials in Mali

Chief Executive Terence Holohan and two other employees have been detained by government officials in Mali, where the Australian company runs gold-mining operations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Mali’s junta escalates fight with mining groups over profit share

Resolute Mining chief and colleagues held as junta want greater share of gold producers’ profits

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines

A US official tells the BBC the mines will be given soon, as Russia advances steadily in the east.

Thursday Briefing: U.S. Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine

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