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Cemex presents 30th edition of conservation book series: ‘The Last Ice’
Cemex announced the release of the 30th edition of the Cemex Nature Book Series: ‘The Last Ice’. Through inspiring images of majestic frozen landscapes, this milestone edition of Cemex’s celebrated Nature Books emphasises the urgent need to protect our polar regions and mitigate climate change. ‘The Last Ice’ combines visuals captured by world-renowned photographers and…
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Understanding power and politics for better conservation outcomes
Despite a longstanding moratorium on logging in the Congo Basin, illegal forest concessions granted by governments in the region are rife. In the Amazon, companies involved in illegal gold mining and logging often use political connections to protect their interests, or hide millions of dollars in profits in US real estate. In Brazil, bribery in the…
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Ecologists help migratory birds adapt to climate change
Warmer and earlier spring seasons cause problems for migratory birds, who return to breeding sites after winter to find that most of their food is already gone. Researchers drove European pied flycatchers north from the Netherlands to Sweden, where spring arrives two weeks later and food supplies peak at the right time for newly hatched…
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Author Carl Hiassen talks environment and Florida book bans before Sarasota eco summit
Journalist and author Carl Hiassen recalls a time in the 1970s when he was working for the Miami Herald and preserving the Everglades was not a political issue. “None of the political power structure mentioned it,” he said. But time and activism have changed because of “pending water crises where cities might not have enough…
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Author Carl Hiassen talks environment and Florida book bans before Sarasota eco summit
Journalist and author Carl Hiassen recalls a time in the 1970s when he was working for the Miami Herald and preserving the Everglades was not a political issue. “None of the political power structure mentioned it,” he said. But time and activism have changed because of “pending water crises where cities might not have enough…
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Hamilton needs a home for about 16,000 tonnes of contaminated sediment from Chedoke Creek
Two weeks ago, Hamilton finished dredging about 16,000 tonnes of contaminated sediment from Chedoke Creek, but now the city needs to find a home for almost all of it. Nick Winters, director of Hamilton Water, told CBC Hamilton in an email the city offloaded eight loads to the GFL landfill in Stoney Creek, as it was the “most…
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Endangered Corrugated Frogs: A Race Against Time to Preserve a Unique Amphibian Species
Welcome to Earth.Org’s in-depth exploration of the endangered Lankanectes pera, a species of corrugated frogs from Sri Lanka Frogs teetering on the brink of extinction. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of these remarkable creatures, shedding light on their unique characteristics, ecological importance, and the urgent conservation efforts being undertaken to protect…
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Endangered Corrugated Frogs: A Race Against Time to Preserve a Unique Amphibian Species
Welcome to Earth.Org’s in-depth exploration of the endangered Lankanectes pera, a species of corrugated frogs from Sri Lanka Frogs teetering on the brink of extinction. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of these remarkable creatures, shedding light on their unique characteristics, ecological importance, and the urgent conservation efforts being undertaken to protect…
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VP Harris Commits $900M for Women in Sustainable Economy Initiative
By Stacy M. Brown Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.” Its goal is to strengthen women’s economic empowerment globally. The initiative contains over $900 million…
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VP Harris Commits $900M for Women in Sustainable Economy Initiative
By Stacy M. Brown Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.” Its goal is to strengthen women’s economic empowerment globally. The initiative contains over $900 million…