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A Wonderful Book That Teaches Children About Conserving the Environment and Its Importance Was Published by Rising Author Larry Golicz
“A Fish Called Bad Eyes: Finding Marsha’s Glasses” is a promising addition to children’s literature, designed to instill environmental awareness and responsibility in young readers. Presenting these important concepts through a thrilling and entertaining story has the potential to captivate children’s imaginations and inspire them to become environmentally conscious individuals. It is an invaluable resource…
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New poll finds broad support for wildlife conservation in national parks
A new poll released this November by the National Parks Conservation Association found widespread and bipartisan support for wildlife conservation efforts in national parks. The poll specifically surveyed public opinion related to climate change, development, wildlife corridors, habitat connectivity, pollution and the Endangered Species Act, among other topics. The survey found that most Americans (88%)…
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To help eagles, hunters can choose non-toxic ammo
WHITEHALL, N.Y. (CORNELL) — Preparing for firearm hunting season for white-tailed deer, Brian Bird visited a shooting range recently to sight in his rifle—recommended after an off-season and necessary since he’s switching bullets to a type he’s using for the first time in his several decades of hunting. In a shack atop a meadow sloping…
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State awards $12.2 million for four Deschutes Basin water conservation, flow restoration projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes River Conservancy announced Wednesday the allocation of $12.2 million in grant funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department for four pivotal water conservation projects around Central Oregon’s Deschutes Basin. The grants, secured through the OWRD 2023 Water Project Grants and Loans funding cycle, “underscore the Deschutes Basin’s collaborative commitment…
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State awards $12.2 million for four Deschutes Basin water conservation, flow restoration projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes River Conservancy announced Wednesday the allocation of $12.2 million in grant funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department for four pivotal water conservation projects around Central Oregon’s Deschutes Basin. The grants, secured through the OWRD 2023 Water Project Grants and Loans funding cycle, “underscore the Deschutes Basin’s collaborative commitment…
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Brazil to propose mega fund to conserve forests at COP28 climate summit
SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Brazil plans to propose a “huge” fund to pay for the conservation of tropical forests at the United Nations COP28 climate change summit that begins later this month in Dubai, the country’s top climate negotiator said on Thursday. That potential financing mechanism, not previously reported, would be the latest…
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Brazil to propose mega fund to conserve forests at COP28 climate summit
SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Brazil plans to propose a “huge” fund to pay for the conservation of tropical forests at the United Nations COP28 climate change summit that begins later this month in Dubai, the country’s top climate negotiator said on Thursday. That potential financing mechanism, not previously reported, would be the latest…
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Extreme Weather Takes Heavy Toll, Carbon Reduction a Must in Daily Life, HKWPEA Launches Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 November 2023 – Climate change is causing adverse effects worldwide, including extreme weather events that are becoming increasingly evident and worrying. In response, various regions are actively undertaking green transformation and making every effort to reduce carbon emissions. The Hong Kong SAR Government has set ambitious targets…
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Council worries about proposed Thorold South battery recycling plant
Battery recycling company EVSX wants to start operating out of the former Hayes Dana Plant in Thorold South, but City Council is hesitant to fully endorse the project. Just last year, the former Hayes Dana Plant became part of the Thorold Multimodal Hub and in the summer the first tenant moved in. Now, EVSX wants to set…
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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound
Trolls derived from Scandinavian folklore arrived in the Pacific Northwest this summer. These trolls, who typically hide within nature, have frizzled snake-like branches sprouting from their heads or faces, their eyes are wide and curious, and their bodies are plastered with wood. At first, these towering trolls may sound frightening, yet they elicit a contagious…