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DFW Airport Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Year as a Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) Honoree
Trigg Lake12 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been selected as one of the 2023 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) honorees. This marks the fifth consecutive year that DFW Airport has been recognized for its commitment to conservation and sustainability. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature is a Texas-led…
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Nairobi dairy farmer embraces modern bio-digester for cost reduction and environment conservation
By Zablon Oyugi A dairy farmer from Nairobi County’s Dagoreti South Constituency has successfully lowered production costs and minimized environmental impact by adopting a modern fabricated bio-digester. This innovative biogas production technology enables the generation of clean energy for home cooking and lighting, as well as the production of nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. Mary Wainaina, says…
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WWF’s Oceans Futures: Predicting & Preventing Sea Conflict
Fortunately, we have an opportunity to predict and prevent future clashes over ocean resources and their fallout. WWF announced the launch of our Oceans Futures platform, a first-of-its-kind initiative that uses global climate and fisheries models to highlight 20 regions of the world that will likely see greater conflict, food insecurity, or geopolitical tensions over…
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A club that’s growing and thriving: Greenfield Community College Permaculture Club connects students dedicated to sustainability
Mike Hannigan’s grandmother lived to be over 100, and her grandson recalls many stories about her farming experiences. “Farming is in my blood,” said Hannigan, whose family has longtime ties to Hadley. Hannigan often thought about that legacy while working at the University of Massachusetts Amherst dining commons for two decades: “I saw a lot…
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Can tree farms save a forest? Brazil is about to find out
MATO GROSSO DO SUL, Brazil — On a blistering day in late August, Will Turner gazed across a dusty road, red as Mars, into the fringe of a dense forest — its canopy alive with the hum of insects and chattering birds. This forest in southern Brazil is an oasis — a remnant of a…
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Colombia Set to Cull Wild Hippo Herd, Sparks Eco-Revolution: BloodSweaT™ Seeks to Save Hippos with Humane Relocation and Inaugural Products
“BloodSweaT Inc. is raising awareness for the significant crisis growing in the heart of our Amazon River Rainforest. We are coordinating with Senator Rick Scott’s Office and the USDA to call for an immediate halt to the cruel use of the experimental sterility drug, GonaCon, and to stop the killing of any of the 200+ hippo…
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Pelican Island Audubon wins top awards at state assembly
Pelican Island Audubon Society came home from Florida Audubon’s annual assembly in Tampa at the end of October with the goods. The group received two out of seven statewide awards given at the assembly – one for Chapter of the Year and one for Excellence in Education – fresh recognition of the 850-member local organization’s…
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Claim: Farm bill debate pits conservation vs. commodities
The current tug-of-war among lawmakers for farm bill funding “offers a case study” of the long-running tension between conservation and crop subsidies, said Jonathan Coppess, associate professor at the University of Illinois. This time, the issue is whether to shift up to $18 billion that was earmarked for climate mitigation (in the 2022 climate, healthcare, and…
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Paper Excellence Contributes $50,000 to the Nature Trust of British Columbia Kootenays’ Conservation Work
Paper Excellence Contributes $50,000 to the Nature Trust of British Columbia Kootenays’ Conservation Work
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Groups call for forest preserve funding –
A widening number of organizations are banding together for funding requests for the Adirondack and Catskill Parks forest preserve. In a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul, 41 groups called for a $10 million allocation for forest preserve stewardship in the 2024-2025 state budget’s Environmental Protection Fund. Last year’s budget allocated $8 million. The groups also…
