natural resources

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The Paracel and Spratly Islands are also believed to sit atop stores of natural resources and potential energy reserves.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In California, state legislators are debating how to protect residents and natural resources without creating so much red tape that developers go elsewhere, taking their jobs and taxable earnings with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Their book may be wrong on some issues, but it is hard to dispute that the earth has finite natural resources, limited human carrying capacity and that excessive growth has resulted in environmental destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

About a third of that index consists of natural resources companies, including energy and commodities like uranium, copper, and gold.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The program reduces pollution and conserves natural resources.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson