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Ethiopia: Climate Change Country Profile (November 2023)
Attachments In Ethiopia, degraded agricultural and pasture lands, and poorly utilized water resources have exacerbated poverty, food insecurity, and the loss of biodiversity, as well as intensifying conflict. By incorporating environmental issues into USAID’s work in Ethiopia, we strive to promote sustainable development, livelihood, and disaster resilience. Government of Ethiopia Climate Priorities In 2021, as…
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Ethiopia: Climate Change Country Profile (November 2023)
Attachments In Ethiopia, degraded agricultural and pasture lands, and poorly utilized water resources have exacerbated poverty, food insecurity, and the loss of biodiversity, as well as intensifying conflict. By incorporating environmental issues into USAID’s work in Ethiopia, we strive to promote sustainable development, livelihood, and disaster resilience. Government of Ethiopia Climate Priorities In 2021, as…
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Ethiopia: Climate Change Country Profile (November 2023)
Attachments In Ethiopia, degraded agricultural and pasture lands, and poorly utilized water resources have exacerbated poverty, food insecurity, and the loss of biodiversity, as well as intensifying conflict. By incorporating environmental issues into USAID’s work in Ethiopia, we strive to promote sustainable development, livelihood, and disaster resilience. Government of Ethiopia Climate Priorities In 2021, as…
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Steamboat Springs Rotary Club honors trio from Soroco as Students of the Month
On Tuesday, the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club honored three students from Soroco High School — Cadence Salberg, Hoyt Raffay and Anna Rushton — as the club’s Students of the Month for November, December and January. Salberg was named the Student of the Month for November, and school counselor Bailey Craig supported the award. “Whether it’s working at Casey’s…
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Driftless Area Ag Alliance looks to correct the narrative on farm environmental impacts
LEWISTON, Minn. — The Driftless Area Ag Alliance is giving voice to farmers who feel they are the unfair target of a band of environmental groups in southeast Minnesota. A group of around 30 gathered at Daley Farm in Lewiston on Monday, Nov. 27, for the second meeting of the alliance, which, according to its…
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Tupper Lake’s water woes –
Tupper Lake looks to switch back to lake water after long move to wells It isn’t always easy for Adirondack communities looking for a public water source. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about lingering frustrations in Ticonderoga over a long-running move to groundwater wells. Supervisor Mark Wright earlier this month handily beat back…
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Environmental Commission Seeks High School Members
If you are a freshman-, sophomore- or junior-year high school student with an interest in the environment, the Verona Environmental Commission (VEC) has a volunteer opportunity for you. The VEC is accepting applications for junior environmental commissioners to join the body, which evaluates local environmental issues and makes recommendations to the Town Council and Planning…
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DEC Announces More Than $1 Million Awarded in Second Round of Community Forest Conservation Grants
DEC Announces More Than $1 Million Awarded in Second Round of Community Forest Conservation Grants – NYDEC November 29, 2023 Grant Funds Support Municipal Land Acquisition for Community Forests to Advance New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
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Hunters, JFK’s assassination
Disagreement over new hunters How ironic that an LI Life cover story glorifies hunting and killing [“New aim for sport,” Nov. 26]. There are so many wonderful ways to connect with nature, but it is depressing to me that Hunters of Color promotes picking up a bow and arrow as the way to go. Quick…
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Aggressive wildlife suspected in unprovoked attacks in Warren County found and euthanized
WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. — During an investigation into unprovoked animal attacks in Warren County, an “aggressive” fisher, a type of weasel, was located and killed. Wednesday morning, Warren County Public Health staff said two people were bitten by wildlife, potentially the same animal, while walking in Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve in Queensbury. PREVIOUS: Two unprovoked…
