Many residents and visitors appreciate the beauty of Rehoboth’s open spaces, but not everyone knows how the Rehoboth Land Trust (RLT) finances its important role in preserving these special places. As a nonprofit, established under the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3, RLT is dedicated to preserving Rehoboth’s natural habitats and scenic landscapes. Unlike town government agencies, RLT functions…

During the first day of the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP28) in Dubai, several rich, industrialized nations pledged a combined total of more than $400 million to help poor, vulnerable nations hit by climate disasters. The agreement came after a historic decision at last year’s COP in Egypt to establish a “loss and…

During the first day of the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP28) in Dubai, several rich, industrialized nations pledged a combined total of more than $400 million to help poor, vulnerable nations hit by climate disasters. The agreement came after a historic decision at last year’s COP in Egypt to establish a “loss and…

Laverne Nash/shutterstock Can we humans save the ocean from ourselves? Last year’s United Nations biodiversity summit took a big step toward that goal, with nations agreeing to protect 30% of the world’s oceans and land by 2030, formalizing the pact known as 30×30. But the question remains: Will funding materialize? Almost a year after setting…

Laverne Nash/shutterstock Can we humans save the ocean from ourselves? Last year’s United Nations biodiversity summit took a big step toward that goal, with nations agreeing to protect 30% of the world’s oceans and land by 2030, formalizing the pact known as 30×30. But the question remains: Will funding materialize? Almost a year after setting…

NEW YORK — For the 124th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Between December 14 and January 5, tens of thousands of bird-loving volunteers will participate in counts across the Western Hemisphere. The twelve decades’ worth of data collected by participants contribute to one of only two…

FUNDING AWARDED … Project will investigate how certain factors influence soil microbial communities that drive nutrient availability and loss PUBLISHED ON December 4, 2023 Funding will support an expansive study across the U.S. Corn Belt and Great Plains exploring how crop, soil and water management affect the soil microbial communities that drive agroecosystem functions. (Photo:…

FUNDING AWARDED … Project will investigate how certain factors influence soil microbial communities that drive nutrient availability and loss PUBLISHED ON December 4, 2023 Funding will support an expansive study across the U.S. Corn Belt and Great Plains exploring how crop, soil and water management affect the soil microbial communities that drive agroecosystem functions. (Photo:…

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT (December 4, 2023) – Today, federal and state environmental agencies and officials from New England and New York, including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), announced 39 grants totaling $12 million to organizations and local governments to improve the health of Long Island Sound.…

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT (December 4, 2023) – Today, federal and state environmental agencies and officials from New England and New York, including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), announced 39 grants totaling $12 million to organizations and local governments to improve the health of Long Island Sound.…