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The bill, when it becomes law, will establish an animal sentience committee made up of experts from within the field. It is currently under debate in the United Kingdom. The UK's animal welfare minister Lord Zac Goldsmith that the bill provides a crucial assurance that animal wellbeing is rightly considered when developing new laws.
Greece plans to create two large marine parks to protect biodiversity, with a 780-million-euro program. However, Turkey is unhappy with the plan, and environmental organizations say it's not ambitious enough, criticizing Greece for allowing harmful practices like energy exploration in sensitive marine areas. The international oceans conference in Athens aims to address climate and ocean crises.
New Delhi, India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, equivalent to a six per cent decrease in tree cover. The country lost 4,14,000 hectares of humid primary forest from 2002 to 2023. India emitted 51 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year between 2001 and 2022. Loss of forests accelerates climate change, with five states accounting for 60 per cent of all tree cover loss.