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Closing policy gaps in developing nations
Ahead of New York Climate Week, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions wrote a piece on how we need net zero policies to turn climate promises into reality. Now, ahead of COP28, we turn our attention to how developing nations are closing policy and regulatory gaps with important initiatives to address climate change, while achieving…
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Closing policy gaps in developing nations
Ahead of New York Climate Week, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions wrote a piece on how we need net zero policies to turn climate promises into reality. Now, ahead of COP28, we turn our attention to how developing nations are closing policy and regulatory gaps with important initiatives to address climate change, while achieving…
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ElectrifyNY Coalition, Lawmakers, and Environmental Justice Advocates Launch Campaign in Support of the Clean Deliveries Act
New York, NY — Today, the ElectrifyNY coalition, lawmakers, and environmental justice advocates join advocacy forces in support of the Clean Deliveries Act (S.2127A /A.1718A) introduced by New York Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris (NY-District 12) and Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes (NY-District 51). The bill establishes an indirect source review (ISR) program for certain warehouse operations…
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Ithaca planning, development board mulls townhouse project over parking, retaining walls
Ithaca’s Planning and Development Board reviewed plan revisions Tuesday for a proposed affordable housing project at 261 Lake Street in Ithaca, along Fall Creek, a river tributary which runs into Cayuga lake and requires permitting through the Department of Environmental Conservation to develop adjacent properties. DMG Investments has proposed 16 three-story townhouses – spanning about…
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DEC Announces January Deer Hunting Season in Suffolk County
DEC Announces January Deer Hunting Season in Suffolk County – NYDEC November 29, 2023 Entries for DEC-Managed Lands Due Dec. 4; Season begins Jan. 7, 2024
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Local farms share in $1.75M climate resilience grant
BOSTON — On Wednesday the Healey administration announced that 56 farms will share in $1.75 million from the Climate Smart Agriculture Program to help them adapt to climate change. The grant program has incentives for voluntary adoption of conservation, soil health, renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate-smart agricultural practices. It also aids with climate mitigation…
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Wolverines Gain Legal Protections to Ward off Extinction
In superhero movies, a certain wolverine-based character is virtually undefeatable. Endurance is Wolverine’s primary quality, along with a penchant for winning scrappy fights against long odds. Real wolverines are just as tough as their Marvel counterpart. But they’re fighting to survive against the foe of climate change, and they likely won’t win without our help.…
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Colombia: Climate Change Country Profile (November 2023)
Attachments Colombia is not a major carbon emitter; however, it is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Conserving standing forests and restoring natural ecosystems contribute to climate goals and generate sustainable economic development. Transitioning to renewable energy increases the country’s resilience and mitigates the sector’s climate impact. Although Colombia is not a major…
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Wolverines receive protection under Endangered Species Act as climate change threatens habitat
The North American wolverine has officially been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and will receive long-anticipated federal protections, US officials announced Wednesday, as the climate crisis melts away their snowy mountain habitats. The US Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to list the wolverines as threatened in the contiguous US comes as scientists warn that…
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Governor’s Citizenship Medal winners announced for 2023
NEWS RELEASEGOVERNOR’S OFFICE*************************DENVER – This year’s honorees for the Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals were announced by Governor Jared Polis in partnership with CiviCO, the state’s premier nonprofit leadership development organization. The medals are bestowed upon citizens and organizations who inspire excellence and service. 2023’s six recipients will be honored with a dedicated ceremony on Jan. 25, 2024 at History Colorado Center as…
