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Biden’s battle on climate and social programs escalates red tape
President Biden’s “whole of government” climate and equity mandates are partly to blame for adding federal regulations that cost the U.S. economy more than $1.9 trillion a year, according to a new analysis. Rules on everything from new safety measures for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic to new standards for grades of canned…
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UAE Embassy celebrated World Children’s Day with Sporting Hortaleza
The Diplomat Con motivo del Día Mundial del Niño, la Embajada de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos en España organizó un partido de fútbol para el equipo de alevines de la AD Sporting Hortaleza, en Madrid. La iniciativa tuvo como objetivo “crear conciencia sobre la próxima conferencia COP28 programada para celebrarse en Dubái, haciendo hincapié en…
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‘A biodiversity catastrophe’: how the world could look in 2050 – unless we act now
The continued destruction of nature across the planet will result in major shocks to food supplies and safe water, the disappearance of unique species and the loss of landscapes central to human culture and leisure by the middle of this century, experts have warned. By 2050, if humanity does not follow through on commitments to…
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An unlikely coalition to protect Colorado’s Dolores River
The Dolores River winds north out of Dolores, Colorado, starting in the ponderosa forests at 7,000 feet and meandering its way through red rock layers until it reaches the Colorado River, east of Moab, Utah. But in dry years, there is barely any water in the river. Most of the water from the Dolores River…
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An unlikely coalition to protect Colorado’s Dolores River
The Dolores River winds north out of Dolores, Colorado, starting in the ponderosa forests at 7,000 feet and meandering its way through red rock layers until it reaches the Colorado River, east of Moab, Utah. But in dry years, there is barely any water in the river. Most of the water from the Dolores River…
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Association works to reduce cyanobacteria blooms on Lake Sunapee
Valley News – Association works to reduce cyanobacteria blooms on Lake Sunapee Features > Science Valley News Staff Writer Published: 11/29/2023 4:26:30 AM Modified: 11/29/2023 4:26:03 AM SUNAPEE — Despite a record number of cyanobacteria blooms across the state this year, Lake Sunapee saw none. The last bloom in the lake was in 2019, according…
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Brazil to Propose Conservation Fund for Tropical Rainforests at COP28
New data published this week, suggesting that Amazon deforestation dropped 55% in one year, puts Brasília in a strong negotiating position to push for a conservation fund at the upcoming UN climate summit. — Brazil is set to launch a global conservation fund to protect tropical forests such as the Amazon and offer compensation to…
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Richardson Bay monitors cite signs of eelgrass recovery
Eelgrass health in Richardson Bay might be taking a turn toward recovery — news that was met with cautious optimism this month by the bay’s managers. The most recent findings on the health of the eelgrass were presented to the Richardson’s Bay Regional Agency board at a special meeting on Nov. 16. Overall, researchers found…
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State ramps-up effort to stop venomous fire ants in their tracks
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Detection dogs, chemical baits and a biosecurity control zone are all being rolled out in northern NSW to stop fire ants from spreading further into the state. Last week, five red fire ant nests were located in South Murwillumbah, 13 kilometres south of the Queensland border. It’s…
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Partnering with animals to tackle the climate crisis at COP28
(Dubai, UAE — 28 November 2023) – IFAW will be on-site in Dubai for COP28 next week, urging governments and other stakeholders to recognize the critical role wildlife conservation can play in supercharging the urgent efforts needed to confront the climate crisis. The 28th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change,…
