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Suriname lawmakers demand an investigation into cyanide gold mining

Suriname lawmakers seek a probe and halt over cyanide gold mining near rivers that supply drinking water and fish to downstream communities.

The chemical that stopped fishmeal fires now faces cancer concerns

Ethoxyquin stopped fishmeal from catching fire, then became a cancer concern, and it still shows up in imported seafood.

India's fishmeal plants bring pollution and protest to coastal communities

India's fishmeal plants are linked to pollution, worker deaths and protests, even as the government approves new facilities to feed global aquaculture.

Senegal's fishmeal boom is taking fish off the dinner table

Fishmeal factories are diverting Senegal's fish into aquaculture feed, straining food security and pushing fishers toward the dangerous Atlantic crossing.

Italy's IRIDE Eaglet II satellites return their first images of Earth

Italy's IRIDE Eaglet II constellation returns its first images as the final satellites complete launch and early orbit operations.

Forest rights pledge tops $2.3 billion, but direct community funding stays low

Forest rights pledge exceeds target, but direct funding stays low.

Whaling commission rejects push to resume commercial whaling

IWC holds its 40-year moratorium, rejects commercial whaling bid.