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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…
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Yale Center for British Art conservation project prioritizes clean energy, audience engagement amid closure
Since its closure in February, the YCBA has begun a conservation project for its rooftop and lighting system, and it has continued to hold online and off-site events celebrating artistic endeavors. The museum will formally announce details of its reopening in January 2024. Connor Arakaki & Josie Reich 2:05 am, Nov 30, 2023 Staff Reporters…
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Illinois wetland mitigation bank program growing
The availability of wetland credits for Illinois farmers continues to grow. In partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Magnolia Land Partners LLC established an agricultural wetland mitigation banking program with a handful of mitigation bank sites throughout Illinois. Through the Illinois Conservation Exchange, conservation partners develop or establish mitigation banks that, in turn,…
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Sustaining Latin America’s Coffee Heritage Takes Cooperation
Embracing the concept of “nature’s benefit to people,” Francisco d’Albertas Gomes de Carvalho and his team embarked on a quest to explore the rewards that nature could offer to coffee cultivation. The reputation as the world’s top producer of this beloved caffeinated beverage is made possible through important sustainability efforts. In the lush landscapes of…
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UMass students discuss the water crisis in Flint, Mich.
UMass students discuss the water crisis in Flint, Mich. – Massachusetts Daily Collegian CLOSE Close Modal Window
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Coalition: Lawmaker a ‘shale gas advocate’
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, was selected by the Marcellus Shale Coalition as the recipient of the “Shale Gas Advocate Award” during the coalition’s 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony Tuesday. According to a news release, the Shale Gas Advocate Award honors coalition members and other individuals for their outstanding leadership and…