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Key to farming in the Adirondacks? Resiliency
Despite challenges with changing weather, farmers get creative with finding new ways to work By Chloe Bennett The Adirondack region has a short growing season and a reputation for mountainous terrain, not cropland. But the modest collection of farms, mainly concentrated in Essex County, provides some job opportunities for newcomers and fresh food for locals.…
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New Minnesota law aims to curb litter left on ice
Anglers headed out on the ice this winter should be aware of a new state law that aims to keep lakes clean. The law, which took effect July 1, requires all trash to be placed in a container that’s secured to an ice house or vehicle. That includes beverage containers, cigarette butts and fish remains.…
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Governor urged to sign retirement parity bill
ALBANY- Members of the PBA of New York State are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would enact a 20-year retirement for members of the state University Police, Environmental Conservation Police, Park Police, and Forrest Rangers similar to that already in place for other law enforcement unions across the state. Presently, PBA…
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USDA accepting grant applications for conservation projects
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana is accepting applications for the Organic Transition Initiative. The program provides financial and technical assistance for conservation practices that support organic production. NRCS will use the program to help farmers, ranchers, forest landowners and other producers adopt to new organic management standards. The Natural…
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Entertainment, experience, environment – Echoes of Earth music festival kicks off Bengaluru edition
Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 730 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets fair, climate change expo, wildlife conference, startup festival, Diwali rangoli, and jazz festival. Billed as India’s greenest music festival, the sixth edition of Echoes of the Earth kicked off in Bengaluru…
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From Mumbai to Paris: How cities are spearheading adaptation action
By Climate Champions & Helena Fazeli, CDP | December 3, 2023 Cities, as hubs of innovation and diversity, play a critical role in leading climate action. From deploying Nature-based Solutions to implementing waste management techniques, they are not only adapting to the challenges posed by climate change but are setting examples on how to thrive…
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From Mumbai to Paris: How cities are spearheading adaptation action
By Climate Champions & Helena Fazeli, CDP | December 3, 2023 Cities, as hubs of innovation and diversity, play a critical role in leading climate action. From deploying Nature-based Solutions to implementing waste management techniques, they are not only adapting to the challenges posed by climate change but are setting examples on how to thrive…
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Bali Ocean Days Conference 19-20 Jan 2024
The inaugural launch of what aims to become an annual international marine conservation event promoting environmental sustainability in Indonesia and beyond will take place in Bali on 19-20 January 2024. Created by Sky Blue Sea Foundation and organized by Darmawan & Associates, Bali Ocean Days has been developed in partnership with the Coordinating Ministry for…
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Bayport encourages Tanzanians to plant trees address climate changes
The Serengeti District Commissioner, Dr. Vicent Mashinji, urged all schools to plant trees to combat the challenges of climate change. “I extend my heartfelt thanks to Bayport Company, we have already said, ‘education with a tree’; every student in school should have at least one tree, let’s choose to plant trees or stop driving cars,…
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Bayport encourages Tanzanians to plant trees address climate changes
The Serengeti District Commissioner, Dr. Vicent Mashinji, urged all schools to plant trees to combat the challenges of climate change. “I extend my heartfelt thanks to Bayport Company, we have already said, ‘education with a tree’; every student in school should have at least one tree, let’s choose to plant trees or stop driving cars,…