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Museum – Conservation, Education, Preservation
Among other factors that have contributed to the development of museums since the mid-20th century is an increased awareness of the environment and the need to preserve it. Many sites of scientific significance have been preserved and interpreted, sometimes under the aegis of a national park service, and historic sites and buildings have been restored,…
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USDA ERS – Land and Natural Resources
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated that the agricultural sector, including its electricity consumption, accounted for 10.5 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. Globally, carbon dioxide emissions are the largest contributor to climate change. However, the emissions profile for agriculture differs from that of the overall economy. In agriculture, crop and livestock activities…
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Belize Assumes Leadership of Mesoamerican Conservation Project, Kicks Off Environmental Workshop
The Department of the Environment held a workshop today as Belize assumed the presidency of the Mesoamerican Integration and Development project this year. One of the activities the project entails is the formation of an environmental education plan that can be implemented within the country. The meeting sought to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to…
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Balancing conservation and agroforestry to tackle climate change
India’s conservation policies stifle agroforestry growth says a new working paper. Some other experts, disagree. India’s conservation focus and complex policies are preventing it from reaching its agroforestry potential, leaving it to rely on timber imports, the paper claims. Agroforestry, a land-use system integrating trees and crops, is regaining attention for its livelihood resilience, food…
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Commentary: Osceola conservation ballot measure would leave a legacy
The renewal of funding for the 20-year-old environmental lands conservation program will reload local funding for the program, presenting the very best chance to protect critical natural lands and safeguard water quality amid Osceola’s rapid growth and extreme development pressure.
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Environment adviser urges everyone to come forward for conservation
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has urged everyone to take steps for the conservation of forests and wildlife. Speaking as the chief guest at a special discussion held at the Forest Department on the occasion of International Freshwater Dolphin Day 2024, the adviser emphasised the need for forest officials to work…
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Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16
Biodiversity is declining more quickly within key protected areas than outside them, according to research that scientists say is a “wake-up call” to global leaders discussing how to stop nature loss at the UN’s Cop16 talks in Colombia. Protecting 30% of land and water for nature by 2030 was one of the key targets settled…
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Menahga School and Hubbard County Soil & Water Conservation District collaborating on environmental science
The Menahga School District will utilize a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which could provide up to $25,000 to enhance the school’s environmental education programs. It’s a partnership with Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). ADVERTISEMENT Teachers Rebecca Nemeth and Kari Tomperi discussed the opportunity with the Menahga School Board on…
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Renew it or lose it; lawmaker asks voters not to skip ballot question on lottery amendment
This fall, Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental programs, including parks projects, conservation and clean water efforts. Back in 1988, voters approved a Minnesota constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of lottery proceeds to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Since then,…
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Maui future recovery environment water conservation affordable housing tourism
By Yiming Fu, Report for America corps member This election, Maui residents can vote for affordable housing plans, innovative solutions for the island’s water crisis and fire recovery policies that put locals first. All county council members are up for election, and residents can vote in all races, regardless of which district they live in.…
