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"Trinidad and Tobago Mobilizes Volunteers to Clean Up Major Oil Spill"
1 year ago•Source: Reuters Canada
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"Bosnian Activists Push for End to Seasonal River Trash Clogs"
Tons of garbage, including plastic bottles, rusty barrels, and household appliances, regularly clog the Drina River near Visegrad, Bosnia, due to inadequate waste disposal systems and illegal landfills in the Western Balkans. The recurring issue not only poses environmental and health hazards but also hinders the town's tourism prospects. Environmental activists are calling for improved waste management, including the installation of trash barriers and the establishment of waste collection teams in upstream municipalities to prevent further pollution of the river.
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"Regional Air Quality Board Considers Banning Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment Sales"
The Regional Air Quality Council in Denver is considering a ban on the sale of gas-powered lawn equipment, such as lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers, as well as limiting their commercial use from June to August, starting in 2025. The move is aimed at improving air quality in the Denver Metro Area, as gas-powered lawn equipment is known to be highly polluting. Advocates argue that there are already many electric options available at various price points, but critics, including the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, believe the technology is not yet supportive of the change. The council will vote on the policies, but state approval will ultimately be required.