Articles for author: Sameen David

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Indigenous communities oppose Papua forest rezoning for palm oil

South Papua Indigenous Groups Challenge Forest Rezoning for Palm Oil Expansion

South Papua province – Local Indigenous communities confronted Indonesian authorities over decrees that shifted nearly half a million hectares of forest land to enable palm oil plantations within the national food estate initiative. Decrees Ignite Formal Protest Decrees Ignite Formal Protest (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Representatives from affected clans lodged an administrative objection against two Ministry ...

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Indigenous Ikoots community prepares to relocate as the Pacific floods their town

Tides of Displacement: Mexico’s Ikoots Confront Coastal Erosion Crisis

San Mateo del Mar, Mexico — Relentless waves from the Pacific have eroded the shores of Cuauhtémoc, forcing the Indigenous Ikoots community to plan a full relocation from their ancestral fishing grounds. The Sea’s Steady Advance The Sea’s Steady Advance (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Coastal erosion has claimed significant land in Cuauhtémoc over decades. Measurements showed ...

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It’s electric: Scientists develop cheap way to keep sharks off fishing hooks

Florida Researchers Unveil Cheap Electric Deterrent to Curb Shark Bycatch

Florida – Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have introduced a patent-pending device using zinc and graphite that generates a subtle electric field to repel sharks from longline fishing hooks. Bycatch Pushes Sharks Toward Extinction Bycatch Pushes Sharks Toward Extinction (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Commercial fisheries targeting tuna and swordfish often ensnare sharks unintentionally, contributing to the ...

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Azores dodges proposal to overturn no-fishing zones in its giant new MPA network

Azores Parliament Rejects Push to Weaken Core Protections in Expansive Ocean Sanctuary

São Mateus, Portugal – A veteran fisher hauled his vessel ashore amid winter swells, voicing unease over sweeping marine safeguards reshaping the waters around this North Atlantic archipelago. Landmark MPA Network Shields Biodiversity Hotspot Landmark MPA Network Shields Biodiversity Hotspot (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) The Azores unveiled its Marine Protected Areas Network in late 2024, a ...

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Returning Pumas Target Patagonian Penguins in Dramatic Surplus Kills

Returning Pumas Target Patagonian Penguins in Dramatic Surplus Kills

Monte León National Park, Argentine Patagonia – Pumas reclaimed their territory and preyed heavily on Magellanic penguin colonies, leaving researchers to assess the ecological fallout. Pumas Stage a Comeback After Decades of Absence Cattle farming dominated southern Argentina throughout the 20th century and displaced pumas from vast areas of their historic range. Farmers viewed the ...

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Your Daily Horoscope For Wednesday, February 25: The Moon Aligns With Mercury

February 25, 2026 Horoscopes: Moon-Mercury Union in Pisces Awakens Hidden Emotions

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Moon forms a potent conjunction with Mercury in the mystical sign of Pisces, stirring subconscious currents just ahead of Mercury’s retrograde. Pisces Influence Signals Emotional Reckoning Pisces Influence Signals Emotional Reckoning (Image Credits: Unsplash) This alignment channels Pisces’ ethereal energy, where symbols and dreams overshadow rigid logic. Old sentiments ...

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Saturn in Astrology: Limits & Wisdom

Saturn’s Cosmic Discipline: Forging Wisdom Through Boundaries and Trials

Astrology portrays Saturn as the unyielding architect of personal growth, imposing structure amid chaos to reveal profound insights into life’s enduring truths. Saturn as the Planet of Karma and Accountability Saturn as the Planet of Karma and Accountability (Image Credits: Pixabay) Saturn earned its nickname as the Greater Malefic for delivering stern consequences tied to ...

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Daily Horoscopes: Today In Your Stars

Navigate the Cosmos: Daily Horoscopes for February 24, 2026

Pisces season casts a dreamy veil over the zodiac today, heightening intuition and urging gentle navigation through daily challenges. Fire Signs: Bold Momentum Builds Fire Signs: Bold Momentum Builds (Image Credits: Pixabay) Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius experience invigorating cosmic pushes that favor initiative and leadership. These signs thrive when they harness inner fire, turning potential ...

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People Born In These 6 Specific Years Have A Little Something Extra That Makes Them Special

6 Birth Years Astrology Deems Uniquely Powerful

Professional astrologer Evan Nathaniel Grim points to six birth years where rare planetary positions create individuals with exceptional traits. Borderline Savants Emerge in 1965 Borderline Savants Emerge in 1965 (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Individuals born in 1965 often stand out for their innovative thinking. Grim describes them as “borderline savants” with superior intelligence that fuels groundbreaking ...

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Panama NGOs face lawsuits, asset seizures in fight over port construction

Panama NGOs Grapple with Asset Freezes in Fierce Port Dispute

Panama – Environmental organizations in Chiriquí province confronted severe setbacks this month when a port developer secured court orders to seize their bank accounts and nature reserves amid ongoing battles over mangrove destruction. Unprecedented Legal Strikes Against Conservationists Unprecedented Legal Strikes Against Conservationists (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Ocean Pacific Financial Services Corp., the U.S.-based promoter of ...