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Jabez learners take a walk on the wild side
POLOKWANE – Gr 4 to 6 learners of Jabez Christian Academy were introduced to wildlife when they recently visited the Hoedspruit Reptile Centre and the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, accompanied by teachers Cathleen van Vuuren and Fiona Philips. At the reptile centre, learners were given a demonstration on how to handle snakes when they came…
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Jabez learners take a walk on the wild side
POLOKWANE – Gr 4 to 6 learners of Jabez Christian Academy were introduced to wildlife when they recently visited the Hoedspruit Reptile Centre and the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, accompanied by teachers Cathleen van Vuuren and Fiona Philips. At the reptile centre, learners were given a demonstration on how to handle snakes when they came…
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Global Conference on gender-environment data set to spur inclusive climate action at COP28
By Climate Champions | November 27, 2023 In a rapidly changing climate landscape, understanding the differentiated impact of environmental changes on different genders is not just relevant but essential. This understanding forms the core of the Global Conference on Gender-Environment Statistics, set to take place on 28-29 November in Dubai, UAE. This conference, a key…
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6 COP28-linked research projects of AURAK delve into finding ways to address climate change
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: In the run-up to COP28, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has been engaged in six primary research projects seeking innovative solutions to environmental damage as part of the university’s contribution to addressing climate change. The research projects focus on diverse areas – from renewable hydrogen to grid-connected solar…
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Critically endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia
A Sumatran rhino was born in western Indonesia over the weekend, a rare sanctuary birth for the critically endangered animal. A Sumatran rhino has been born in western Indonesia, officials said Monday, a rare sanctuary birth for the critically endangered animal with only several dozen believed to be left in the world. The World Wide…
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Enabling Environment for Pond Restoration
Introduction The pond ecosystem underpins economic prosperity, social well-being, and environmental sustainability, predominantly in agricultural developing economies. Healthy pond ecosystems are critical for achieving several sustainable development goals (SDGs) through numerous ecosystem services. They cover more of the Earth’s surface than lakes and provide a variety of ecosystem services, such as flood alleviation, aquifer recharge,…
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Enabling Environment for Pond Restoration
Introduction The pond ecosystem underpins economic prosperity, social well-being, and environmental sustainability, predominantly in agricultural developing economies. Healthy pond ecosystems are critical for achieving several sustainable development goals (SDGs) through numerous ecosystem services. They cover more of the Earth’s surface than lakes and provide a variety of ecosystem services, such as flood alleviation, aquifer recharge,…
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Ontario to Fund Hydrogen Projects with $4.3MM
The Ontario government is investing $4.32 million (CAD 5.9 million) in nine new projects that will integrate hydrogen into the province’s electricity grid through the province’s Hydrogen Innovation Fund. As part of its low-carbon hydrogen strategy, Ontario established the Hydrogen Innovation Fund in February. The fund is investing $11 million (CAD 15 million) over the…
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More coastal land along the Bay could get federal ‘protection’
These marshlands near Bloxom, VA, are proposed for inclusion in the Coastal Barrier Resources System. Dave Harp Broad stretches of marshes along the Chesapeake Bay’s shores could soon gain federal protection under a Reagan era conservation program popular among conservatives and progressives alike. Bills in the House and Senate would add 277,000 acres to the Coastal…
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Pohoiki Boat Ramp Conservation District Use Application Posted
(BIVN) – The project to dredge volcanic debris at Pohoiki Boat Ramp appears twice in the November 23rd issue of The Environmental Notice. The first mention is a Conservation District Use Application submitted to the Department of Land and Natural Resources by the DLNR’s Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR). The other concerns a…