17+ min ago (743+ words) A property developer involved in the illegal destruction of a rare native grassland in Melbourne's west is fighting a council's order to rehabilitate the land " which is covered in asbestos-laced industrial spoil " by complaining the directive is too costly and onerous. You Min (Peter) Wu, a prolific developer of industrial land and housing across Melbourne, is seeking to overturn an order to restore a critically endangered grassland in Truganina that he pleaded guilty in February to helping wreck. Conservation Area 9 should be protected but has been ruined by dumped spoil.Credit: Eddie Jim Wu and his company, Centreland, were fined $170,000, plus $90,000 in court costs, for their part in destroying 19 hectares of kangaroo grass. Ibrahim was separately fined $150,000. In Sunshine Magistrates' Court, Wu apologised and said he felt "embarrassed and ashamed" about the destruction of part of a conservation zone that…...

17+ min ago (743+ words) A property developer involved in the illegal destruction of a rare native grassland in Melbourne's west is fighting a council's order to rehabilitate the land " which is covered in asbestos-laced industrial spoil " by complaining the directive is too costly and onerous. You Min (Peter) Wu, a prolific developer of industrial land and housing across Melbourne, is seeking to overturn an order to restore a critically endangered grassland in Truganina that he pleaded guilty in February to helping wreck. Conservation Area 9 should be protected but has been ruined by dumped spoil.Credit: Eddie Jim Wu and his company, Centreland, were fined $170,000, plus $90,000 in court costs, for their part in destroying 19 hectares of kangaroo grass. Ibrahim was separately fined $150,000. In Sunshine Magistrates' Court, Wu apologised and said he felt "embarrassed and ashamed" about the destruction of part of a conservation zone that…...

25+ min ago (270+ words) The Forum opened with clear and aligned messages from Libya's leadership. The regional perspective was reinforced by H.E. Mohammed Hamel, Secretary General of the GECF, who underlined Africa's rising influence in shaping global gas markets. He noted Libya's role not only as a producer, but as a platform for inter-African collaboration, transparency, and knowledge exchange elements critical to the continent's long-term energy stability and economic growth. The Forum also featured strategic contributions from major international operators, each presenting a clear message of continuity and confidence in Libya's gas sector. Repsol presented updated subsurface insights suggesting significant untapped gas potential and a strong runway for new discoveries. TotalEnergies Libya reaffirmed its long-term presence in the country, emphasising ongoing investments in imaging, digital analysis, and improved development techniques with focus on local content Eni North Africa B.V. reiterated that Libya remains central to its…...

32+ min ago (662+ words) HELENA " The Trump administration is proposing changes to the definition of what bodies of water are considered "the waters of the United States." While it may seem like an obscure or even irrelevant question, Montana agricultural organizations say it's not just academic for farmers and ranchers. The Clean Water Act gives the federal government the authority to address pollution in "waters of the United States." That means a wide variety of land use activities may require a permit from the Environmental Protection Agency if it's determined they would affect those waters. (Watch the video to hear more on the possible impacts of a change to WOTUS.) Over the last decade, different federal administrations have tried to establish different standards for when a body of water qualifies as a water of the U.S. "WOTUS really did put ranchers and agricultural producers in…...

38+ min ago (349+ words) In a groundbreaking event, Assam organized an international symposium on innovative sustainable natural fibres, attracting specialists from France and Dibrugarh: The global push for eco-conscious manufacturing took centre stage in Assam at an international symposium cum workshop on "Pioneering Sustainable Innovations and Business Opportunities in Natural Fibres.The event was hosted by the department of apparel and textile science (ATS) at the Assam Agricultural University (AAU) in Jorhat on Dec 5 It brought together leading minds from across the globe, with participation from France and the Technical University of Denmark.The symposium, held in collaboration with the Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute (CMERTI), Lahdoigarh, the Central Silk Board, and ICAR " National Institute of Natural Fibre and Engineering Technology (ICAR"NINFET), Kolkata, focused on leveraging natural fibres for greener business models The symposium also featured an exhibition showcasing vibrant institutional…...

43+ min ago (619+ words) Over 280 workers at Bosch Rexroth's manufacturing plant in Glenrothes, Scotland, are set to strike for a week from December 8-15 against a cut in pay and working hours by up to 22 percent. A 95 percent majority, based on a high turnout, voted for strike action, rejecting the company's latest proposal. The strike follows "a collective conciliation meeting, hosted by arbitration service ACAS. The wage cuts are in the form of a short-time flexible working system, which, over nine months, could allow the company to recoup wages for unworked hours. Previous proposals meant that workers could lose up to nearly "1,000 a month. Essentially the company are trying to introduce "gig economy conditions at the plant. The assault on conditions in Glenrothes is part of a desperate global attempt by Bosch Rexroth parent company, Robert Bosch GmbH, to increase its profits at the expense…...

47+ min ago (621+ words) (Scott G Winterton | Deseret News) The Historic Monastery Farm in Huntsville, Weber County, on Nov. 25, 2024. The farm is slated to direct about a quarter of its water to the Great Salt Lake as part of a agreement announced Tuesday. This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake'and what can be done to make a difference before it is too late. Read all of our stories at greatsaltlakenews.org. Huntsville " Bill White remembers hearing about the Great Salt Lake being in peril as he was on the cusp of receiving a conservation easement for 1,050 acres of his farmland in 2022. "By the time (the easement) was finished, the Great Salt Lake was in the news almost every…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (95+ words) Ghana's mineral revenue outlook is showing strong momentum in 2025, with new data from the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) revealing significant growth in royalty payments across all major mining segments for the first three quarters of the year. - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No nudity, pornography and any unlawful content is permitted. - You grant GhanaWeb the right to publish and use your content. - You allow GhanaWeb to communicate with you using the info you provide. - GhanaWeb reserves the right to reject/remove your content without explanation....

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (285+ words) ICAR urges universities to introduce UG, PG, and research courses in natural farming for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Director General M.L Jat has written a letter to the Vice-Chancellors of all State and Central agriculture universities, as well as universities with agriculture departments, urging them to launch undergraduate and postgraduate courses and research programmes in natural farming.Though natural farming was already offered as an elective subject in various institutions and four universities had dedicated courses on the subject, it is the first time that the ICAR has urged all affiliated colleges and state government institutions to introduce courses on the topic.In the letter, Dr Jat said natural farming has emerged as a subject of national importance, aligned with India's strategic priorities for sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and farmer welfare (Hons.) Agriculture…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago (319+ words) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. " Michigan's annual $45 million Christmas tree and greenery industry may get a financial boost this year, but not because of rising prices. Plastic Christmas trees imported from China have grown more expensive because of tariffs, which is expected to spur an uptick in holiday season demand for real trees " a well-known Michigan agricultural commodity. Despite that expectation, experts say prices of Christmas trees grown in Michigan are not predicted to rise this year. "Growers are prepared, supply is strong, and most are holding wholesale prices steady this year," said Marsha Gray, executive director of the Real Christmas Tree Board, an industry agency based in Howell, Michigan. Related: Root rot threatens Michigan's Christmas tree farms, new study to begin Michigan ranks third in the nation in the number of Christmas trees harvested for the holiday season, annually supplying about…...