Courtesy of USDA/NRCS USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been accepting public input on how to improve conservation practice standards to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. But if you have yet to provide input, it is due by December 23, 2024.  Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered…

{KXLG – South Dakota} The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Dakota has awarded the 2024 Excellence in Cooperative Conservation Award to Pam Geppert of Dakota Farm Talk. This award recognizes her innovative approaches that protect the environment, support the agricultural community, and enhance local economies. Since 1990, Pam…

A conservation group has accused Tennessee environmental regulators of failing to follow the law by approving an air emission permit for a new Tennessee Valley Authority methane-fired plant in Kingston, Tenn. In an appeal filed Monday with the Tennessee Air Pollution Control Board, the nonprofit conservation group Appalachian Voices claimed state regulators are allowing TVA…

In an unprecedented move, a male Ganges river dolphin was tagged and released in Assam, aiming to unlock understanding of their seasonal and migratory habits. This groundbreaking undertaking is part of efforts led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in concert with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and local partners.…

Tom Meagher named as new Interim Chair for the UK’s statutory advisor on nature. Tom Meagher has been appointed as the interim Chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). His appointment will take effect from 1 January 2025 until 30 June 2025 or until a substantive Chair is appointed, following completion of the public…

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 December 2024 – The Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign organized by the Hong Kong Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association (HKWPEA) held its Awards Presentation Ceremony this afternoon at the HKPC Building, with Mr. Wong Chuen-fai, JP, Commissioner for Climate Change, and Dr. Cheng Kam-chung,…

SASKATOON — As Christmas draws near, finding the perfect one for your family, friends, and special someone often comes with some pressure and, at times, stress in picking something meaningful or unique. The Nature Conservancy of Canada offers Green Gifts, a great and different idea for the merriest season: thoughtful and meaningful that would positively…

Press release from the Southern Environmental Law Center and Appalachian VoicesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2024 CONTACTSSELC: Eric Hilt, 615-622-1199 or [email protected] Voices: Dan Radmacher, 540-798-6683 or [email protected]   KINGSTON, Tenn. — The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices, has appealed the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s air permit for the Tennessee…