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Advocates focus on environmental legislation ahead of General Assembly session
The Virginia Conservation Network hosted a “General Assembly Preview” event online and in person across the state to highlight environmental bills. HAMPTON, Va. — Scores of people came together online, and in person, for a regional watch party about environmental legislation that’s set to come up in Virginia’s General Assembly. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation hosted…
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First Woman Director General of ICFRE
December 2, 2023 In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as Kanchan becomes the first woman officer to hold this prestigious position in…
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First Woman Director General of ICFRE
December 2, 2023 In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as Kanchan becomes the first woman officer to hold this prestigious position in…
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New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open in December
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its December application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York state. These tests are open to anyone who meets…
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New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open in December
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its December application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York state. These tests are open to anyone who meets…
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Mustafa Hassanali urges youth to upcycle for environmental conservation
Dar es Salaam. The founder of Swahili Fashion Week (SFW) and a renowned fashion designer, Mustafa Hassanali, has urged youth to endeavour to preserve the environment by keeping their old clothes. This was said during the launch of the 16th edition of SFW. Speaking during the launch held at the Bravo Coco Beach Hotel in…
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Coalition of Philanthropic Funders Unveil More Than $250 Million Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance to Supercharge Ocean-Based Climate Solutions
Investment from Ballmer Group, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Builders Vision, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust, Oak Foundation, Oceankind, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Rivian Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Vere Initiatives, and others will advance ocean-climate and marine-based initiatives. Dubai, UAE – Today, at…
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Grammy winners to come together for climate concert in Dubai
Dr George Jacob, President & CEO of Bay Ecotarium on climate conservation Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: Grammy winners will come together for a climate concert during UN COP28 in Dubai. The climate concert titled “Resonance” is being hosted by San Francisco based Bay Ecotarium — California’s largest watershed conservation group. The climate concert in sync…
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Arizona’s darkest places: These parks and cities have the best night skies for stargazing
The International Dark Sky Places program was created in 2001 by DarkSky International to encourage the preservation of the nighttime environment, educate the public and encourage a reduction of light pollution. Over 200 Dark Sky Places have been certified in 22 countries on six continents. These places, including dark sky parks, sanctuaries, reserves and urban…
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Arizona’s darkest places: These parks and cities have the best night skies for stargazing
The International Dark Sky Places program was created in 2001 by DarkSky International to encourage the preservation of the nighttime environment, educate the public and encourage a reduction of light pollution. Over 200 Dark Sky Places have been certified in 22 countries on six continents. These places, including dark sky parks, sanctuaries, reserves and urban…