Mona Khalil, a leading Lebanese sea turtle conservationist, died after an Israeli strike hit her home near al-Mansouri beach. Her Orange House project trained volunteers and helped protect endangered loggerhead and green sea turtles along Lebanon’s southern coast.
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Thousands of Albanians are protesting a Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort plan near the protected Vjosa-Narta delta and Sazan Island. Environmentalists say the project threatens flamingos, sea turtles and other protected wildlife, while Prime Minister Edi Rama says it will boost the economy.
President Trump is expected to announce $700 million in federal support for coal plants, new projects and a coal export terminal. The plan drew praise from the coal industry and sharp criticism from environmental groups.
Thousands of Albanians have protested a Kushner-linked coastal resort plan they say threatens protected wetlands, flamingos and other wildlife. Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the project as a major investment that would bring jobs and infrastructure.
At least 80 people have been confirmed dead after devastating wildfires swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying over 2,200 buildings and leaving thousands homeless. Communications have been difficult in the aftermath, with 30 cell towers still offline and power outages expected. Andrew J. Whelton has warned of further dangers beyond the destruction of buildings, as hazardous materials have been spread through communities. Officials are working to find temporary housing for those affected and are investigating the cause of the fires.