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The Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (MEROLA Bill) was approved by the Queensland Parliament on 12 June. This legislation is set to streamline regulatory processes and bolster the resources sector in Queensland. Key amendments include: 👉 The Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals can decide when and how to re-release land for exploration. 👉 Allowing the Minister to delay or reduce rent in special situations, like natural disasters. 👉 Introducing a threshold-based framework for aerial surveys conducted at 1000 feet or above, simplifying procedures for resource companies. 👉 Fossickers must now obtain permission from any related mining lease applicants before fossicking. 👉 Clearer industry reporting requirements and compliance rules will support transparency and accountability. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gdb5QJV5

Thrilled to share my research on the impact of oil and natural gas production on violent crimes in Texas. The study analyzes county-level data from 2009 to 2019, revealing a significant association between ONG activity and specific violent crimes, highlighting the social implications of ONG activities in resource-rich regions. Also, stay tuned for my upcoming children's book, "Armpit and the Purple Peril," one of my favorite projects this year. Check out the ONG research article here: https://lnkd.in/grW2Y4eG #ONG #ViolentCrime #TexasResearch

With so much work happening in H2 world - this looks like a nice webinar to attend. #hydrogeneconomy #marsh #specialtyinsurance

AVOIDING ARMAGEDDON (II OF III) Will be uploaded tomorrow  Golda Meier ( 1898- 1978), Israel’s fourth PM is said to have quipped ‘ Moses led my people through the desert for forty years and managed to find the only place in the Middle East with no oil.’. It turns out that Moses (who never made it to the Promised Land anyway) may have stopped closer to worthwhile hydrocarbons than either he or  Golda Meier had realized. Three questions need answering before we can think about how to solve the insoluble. 1.     Where are the territorial boundaries and how did they get there ? 2.     What are the resources within (or nearby) these boundaries ? 3.     Who needs these resources?  #israelhamaswar #gaza

The salvage operation is being organized swiftly as a team works to prevent a potential oil leak in Sounion, Greece. Time is of the essence as they race to protect the environment. Read more: https://buff.ly/4g2SS0Z #MarinerNews #ShippingNews #MaritimeNews #News #ShippingIndustry

Under the #HawkaMaa_EU project, LEWAP has been conducting a series of workshop on ongoing/conducted activities of partners in the consortium. The first workshop conducted on November 14th, 2022 in collaboration with Acted covered an introduction on river basin management and examples/practices from the country - actors were invited to get introduced to this new approach and to understand the importance of resource management at the basin level. To know more about the workshop, check the report here:https://lnkd.in/eN95aYii

In the UK, oil and gas exploration blocks overlap with 31% of marine protected areas. Bottom trawling affects 98% of these MPAs. For nature to recover and thrive, MPAs must be truly protected 👇 https://lnkd.in/eBVThAGz

Davida van der Walt presented a paper at the MVSSA Conference on underground mine fires and the lessons from actual fire survivors. These learnings are profound and can save lives! If you are interested in this presentation, please contact us at [email protected].

Drilling for oil on public land in the US is about to get more expensive The long-awaited Interior Department policy will raise financial assurance and royalty rates. https://lnkd.in/dcjcRwxR

Lot of great coverage on this topic from IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals, Future of Privacy Forum, OneTrust DataGuidance and others. I shared some personal thoughts in the article below...