The Virginia Department of Health Professions entered into a consent decree with a faith-based conservative group, saying officials will not discipline counselors who engage in talk conversion therapy.

https://wtop.com/virginia/2025/07/virginia-agrees-not-to-fully-enforce-state-law-banning-conversion-therapy-for-lgbtq-minors/

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Far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned her congressional colleagues Tuesday she would move to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson should Congress pass military aid for Ukraine but hold off on approving conservative priorities like US border enforcement. “I will not tolerate our elected Republican Speaker Mike Johnson serving the Democrats and the Biden administration and...

https://nypost.com/2024/04/09/us-news/rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-says-she-will-not-tolerate-speaker-johnson-as-motion-to-vacate-looms/

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PETALING JAYA: Environmental groups have called for better resources for conservation efforts as well as concrete measures for tackling climate change. Ecotourism and Conservation Society Malaysia (Ecomy) president and chief executive officer Andrew Sebastian said the government could provide incentives to do away with single-use plastics. Malaysia, he said, had fallen behind in enforcing simple things such as curbing the use of single-use plastics. 'We should do away with single-use plastics and call for a complete ban on them.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/savemalaysia/2023-10-05-story-h-218747275-_Unveil_better_resources_solutions_for_climate_change

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JULY 2022 was a momentous month for forest sustainability in Malaysia thanks to two important developments: The adoption of ecological linkages within the Central Forest Spine (CFS) Master Plan to guide forest planning and development in Peninsular Malaysia, and the amendments made to the National Forestry Act to tighten excision regulations in permanent reserve forest (PRF) lands, to add a new category of forest conservation classification, and to increase penalties for forest offences. The first milestone, the adoption of ecological linkages within the CFS Master Plan was approved during the 40th meeting of the National Physical Planning Council and is a clarion call to build forest connectivity, arrest further forest fragmentation, and re-enforce forest ecosystem sustainability.

https://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/08/09/a-quiet-victory-for-forest-sustainability-in-peninsular-malaysia

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Yet, much of the population have not benefitted from these revenues. A report recently published by the PNG Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) and UNDP, 'Making Nature's Value Visible: Valuing the Contribution of Nature to Papua New Guinea's Economy and Livelihoods', outlined this. 'It is the mostly subsistence-based agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors that account for a quarter of the GDP, and supports over 80 percent of the population,' said UNDP. The data and evidence is clear; highly concentrated extractive-based growth, combined with insufficient enforcement of environmental standards, cannot sustainably and inclusively increase a country's prosperity.

https://www.looppng.com/business/pivot-economy-towards-natural-environment-report-115943

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MANILA, Philippines — El Niño is coming. Malacañang on Friday directed all national government agencies to ensure strict implementation of water conservation measures to prevent supply shortage amid the looming El Niño phenomenon. In Memorandum Circular (MC) 22, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 7 but made public Friday, Malacañang mandated all national government agencies, including government-owned corporations and state universities and colleges, to identify and implement conservation measures that will result in a 10 percent reduction in water consumption.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1781593/fwd-malacanang-orders-govt-agencies-to-enforce-water-conservation-measures-as-el-nino-looms

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FILE - Tony Spell, pastor of the Life Tabernacle Church of Central City, La., prays with supporters outside the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on June 7, 2021. An outspoken Christian conservative attorney from Alabama has asked a federal appeals court to revive the Louisiana pastor's damage claims against state officials over long-expired COVID-19 restrictions. A federal judge had earlier this year dismissed minister Spell's lawsuit against Gov. John Bel Edwards and others over enforcement of the ban.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005738821?sid=104

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Christopher WrayFILE - FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Appropriations subcommittee Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 27, 2023. Wray is set to face some of his harshest critics in Congress as he testifies before a House committee that is leading several investigations into claims that the law enforcement agency unfairly targets conservatives. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) FILE PHO

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005985319?sid=104

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada Prince Rupert, British Columbia - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canada's wildlife, biodiversity and fisheries resources for generations to come. Fishery officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) work hard to conserve and protect the environment by enforcing the rules and regulations set out in Canada's Fisheries Act. Failure to comply with the rules may lead to charges and fines for individuals and companies. On June 19, 2023, the Honourable Judge D.

https://www.miragenews.com/charter-boat-owner-fined-10k-for-feeding-seals-1053666/

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After serving more than two years as Deputy Secretary and nearly ten at the Department of the Interior, Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau announced that he will depart his role at the end of October. Deputy Secretary Beaudreau has helped lead the Department's efforts on many of its highest priorities and most pressing issues, including ensuring the sustainability of the Colorado River system, implementation of billions of dollars through the President's Investing in America agenda, tackling the climate crisis by standing up clean energy infrastructure, conserving and protecting America's public lands, upholding trust and treaty obligations to Indian Country, and promoting the public's trust through the reforms of the Department's Law Enforcement Task Force.

https://www.miragenews.com/deputy-secretary-beaudreau-steps-down-at-1097471/

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Wisconsin Family Action President Julaine Appling speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis. Appling was one of a number of leaders of anti-abortion organizations who called for prosecutors in Dane and Milwaukee counties to enforce a state law that conservatives maintain bans abortion. (AP Photo/Todd Richmond)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006040901?sid=104

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The rebounding of the fin whales’ population offers “a sign that if you enforce management and conservation, there are chances for species to recover”.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/whale-feeding-frenzy-in-antarctica-points-to-a-conservation-success-20220708-p5b02x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

From Soon Li Wei This article is written as part of the 2022 CBD COP15 Fellowship organised by Internews' Earth Journalism Network.  MONTREAL (Canada), Dec 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track in its efforts to preserve, conserve and protect the country's natural biodiversity, said Campaign for Nature Ambassador and Science Advisor, Prof Tan Sri Zakri Abdul Hamid. However, some gaps remain, including the lack of public awareness and challenges to implement the law and enforce action against biodiversity loss, he added.

https://www.bernama.com/en/features/news.php?id=2147270

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Some animals have benefited from pandemic lockdowns. Others, not so much.

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/05/pandemic-lockdowns-nature-wildilfe/619054/

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President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has ordered all government agencies to 'strictly' enforce water conservation measures to avert a looming water crisis due to the threat of El Niño in the Philippines. Under Memorandum Circular No. 22 signed on June 7, the President directed the newly created Water Resources Management Office (WRMO), under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, to take the lead in the implementation of a nationwide water conservation program. Mr. Marcos created the WRMO in April this year pending the passage of the Department of Water Resources, as he admitted that the Philippines was facing a water crisis.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1781849/marcos-orders-govt-agencies-to-conserve-water-as-el-nino-looms

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First published OCT 5, 2022 Updated 44 minutes ago Podcast: The Detail Can this surge of women-led protests bring an end to 40 years of oppression? The protests happening right now in Iran are the biggest the country has seen in years. And they're being led by women - publicly cutting their own hair and burning their hijabs. Thousands are taking to the streets in mass demonstrations against Iran's oppressive regime, following the death of 22-year old Mahsa Amini in police custody in September.  Amini was detained by the so-called "morality police" after being caught in public wearing her veil incorrectly - a wilful decision by Amini to show her hair in defiance of the conservative standards for women's dress enforced in Iran.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/podcast-the-detail/page/iran-protests-why-the-countrys-women-are-rebelling

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On Saturday, July 28, 2023, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission alerted Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) to a live-stranded dolphin on St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge in Franklin County,Florida. GWMI reached out to the beachgoers on-site and confirmed that a dolphin had been found actively stranding in shallow waters on the Gulfside of the Island. Eager to help, the beachgoers agreed to stay on scene with the animal until help could arrive. Law enforcement officers with the Franklin County FWC office agreed to transport the GWMI team to the location by boat.

http://oysterradio.blogspot.com/2023/08/female-rough-toothed-dolphin-in-rehab.html

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TAIPING, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The Perak government will continue its commitment to preserving and conserving Taiping as a heritage town under the Taiping Heritage Town Special Area Plan (RKKWBT) 2.0. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the initiative through the Taiping Municipal Council and the Town and Country Planning Department was a continuation of the RKKWBT 2020 and the immediate implementation of the Larut Matang District Local Plan 2035 (RTDLM 2035).  "Through this RKK, the focus is on the preservation of heritage buildings that emphasise the sustainability of historical and cultural heritage as well as improving the enforcement aspects of urban preservation in addition to safeguarding the quality of the design of historical heritage towns from experiencing the destruction of architectural value," he said when launching the Citra Nusa@Matang Museum programme here today.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2224074

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Environment and Climate Change Canada Strong and effective enforcement of Canada's wildlife protection laws is one of the tangible ways the Government of Canada helps conserve wildlife species and their habitats. On September 20, 2023, Adeleke Abubakar Ali-Ibironke was fined $7,500 after pleading guilty in the Alberta Court of Justice to one count of unlawfully importing a species of animal without obtaining the required permits. This was in contravention of subsection 6(2) of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA).

https://www.miragenews.com/alberta-illegal-crocodile-meat-import-results-1090373/

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s dog Commander bit or otherwise attacked Secret Service personnel at least 10 times between October 2022 and January, including one incident that required a hospital visit by the injured law enforcement officer, according to records from the Department of Homeland Security. The conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch on […]

https://www.rep-am.com/top-stories/2023/07/25/bidens-dog-commander-has-bitten-secret-service-officers-10-times-in-four-months-records-show/

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