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koreaherald.comscience5 days ago
Albania Approves Preliminary Plans for Coastal Resort Linked to Kushner
Albania's government granted preliminary approval for a luxury resort on protected coastal land near Zvérnec. Environmental groups filed legal challenges and daily protests have taken place in Tirana. Prosecutors froze accounts of a Qatari firm tied to the project.
thehindu.comworld13 days ago
Protesters in Albania oppose $1.6 billion resort project on protected coast
Thousands demonstrated in Tirana this week against a luxury resort planned for the Vjosa-Narta delta and Sazan island. Demonstrators cited risks to beaches, wetlands, and migratory bird habitat. The project is led by Affinity Partners and has received support from Prime Minister…
Newsweekpolitics14 days ago
Albanian Prime Minister Defends Coastal Resort Project
The prime minister posted a video on X showing a protest of about 2,000 people and said coverage had overstated opposition. Demonstrations have continued in Tirana and other areas over plans for hotels, villas and a marina in a protected wetland.
citizen.co.zascience17 days ago
Albania Resort Project on Sazan Island Draws Protests Over Land and Environment
Construction began last month on a $1.6 billion resort linked to Jared Kushner on Albania's Sazan island and the Vjosa-Narta protected area. The government granted strategic investor status to a firm connected to Kushner's fund in 2024 and says the project will support tourism an…
ksl.compolitics41 days ago
Greater Protections for Emperor Penguins and Tourism Management Top Agenda at Antarctica Talks
Officials are discussing increased safeguards for emperor penguins and strategies to handle rising tourism at annual meetings in Japan on the Antarctic treaty. The continent and its wildlife are protected under a 1959 agreement that designates Antarctica as a land of science and…
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Gristai59 days ago
Indigenous Leaders Discuss AI Use for Environmental Protection at UN Forum
Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues are examining ways to leverage artificial intelligence for monitoring deforestation and climate impacts. A new study highlights AI's benefits alongside risks from resource extraction for data centers. C…
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Swift Parrot Calls Recorded in Tasmanian Forest Before Logging Clears Habitat
Scientists recorded the calls of the critically endangered swift parrot 68 times in Tasmania's Wielangta forest in December and January. The area was later clear-felled by Sustainable Timber Tasmania, which stated it operated within legal frameworks. The incident highlights ongoi…