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Behrens ready to put focus back on conservation as Tama Co. director
T-R PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER — Newly hired Tama County Conservation Director Curtis Behrens pictured at Otter Creek Lake & Park Nature Center just before Thanksgiving. Behrens is an ISU graduate who has spent the past four years working as the natural resource manager with Jones County Conservation. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> TOLEDO — Curtis…
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Organic farming: A vision towards healthy Nation
Ashima Choudhary, Dr Parshant BakshiIn current scenario, some people by using harmful pesticides and fertilizers are putting their life at risk. In India, the growing population is a significant issue. The growing population means there is a growing need for food. To meet the demands for food production, hybrids, hazardous pesticides and chemical fertilizers are…
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Organic farming: A vision towards healthy Nation
Ashima Choudhary, Dr Parshant BakshiIn current scenario, some people by using harmful pesticides and fertilizers are putting their life at risk. In India, the growing population is a significant issue. The growing population means there is a growing need for food. To meet the demands for food production, hybrids, hazardous pesticides and chemical fertilizers are…
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Rainforest nations back community-led projects funded through the voluntary carbon market as key to delivering global commitment to end deforestation
H.E. Sonia Guajajara, Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Brazil said: “We must end deforestation in the Amazon to help solve the climate crisis. And we must do so with justice and human rights for the forest people for whom forests are home. Therefore, I welcome project initiatives led by communities and respecting Free Prior and Informed…
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Rainforest nations back community-led projects funded through the voluntary carbon market as key to delivering global commitment to end deforestation
H.E. Sonia Guajajara, Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Brazil said: “We must end deforestation in the Amazon to help solve the climate crisis. And we must do so with justice and human rights for the forest people for whom forests are home. Therefore, I welcome project initiatives led by communities and respecting Free Prior and Informed…
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COP28 Dispatch – December 3, 2023 | Newsletter
Welcome! Today is Health Day at COP28. This is the first time a COP presidency has designated a thematic day to health. Today is also Relief, Recovery & Peace Day. Yesterday, in anticipation of Health Day, the Presidency launched the COP28 U.A.E. Climate and Health Declaration with the support of 120 countries. This weekend also included the…
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COP28 Dispatch – December 3, 2023 | Newsletter
Welcome! Today is Health Day at COP28. This is the first time a COP presidency has designated a thematic day to health. Today is also Relief, Recovery & Peace Day. Yesterday, in anticipation of Health Day, the Presidency launched the COP28 U.A.E. Climate and Health Declaration with the support of 120 countries. This weekend also included the…
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Coastal mangroves: Unsung heroes in climate resilience
Mangrove planting activity at Kidundu, Kilifi. [Courtesy] In what could be considered a historic move for environmental conservation in Kenya, the National Tree Planting Day initiated on November 13 saw leaders nationwide, led by Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, plant trees as part of the President’s plan to combat climate change, targeting 15 billion…
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Coastal mangroves: Unsung heroes in climate resilience
Mangrove planting activity at Kidundu, Kilifi. [Courtesy] In what could be considered a historic move for environmental conservation in Kenya, the National Tree Planting Day initiated on November 13 saw leaders nationwide, led by Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, plant trees as part of the President’s plan to combat climate change, targeting 15 billion…
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WWF-Philippines, SM Prime hold eco-camp for youth sustainability ambassadors
Thirty-one student ambassadors from 13 Metro Manila high schools gathered in an eco-camp last November 24 to 26 organized by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and WWF-Philippines (WWF-PH). Participating schools include Assumption College, FEU Manila High School, La Salle Greenhills, National University of Nazareth, Las Pinas Science High School, Manila Science High School, Muntinlupa…