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Papua New Guinea triples ocean protection, announcing two new Marine Protected Areas
Today, Papua New Guinea has announced over 16,000 km2 of new marine protected areas in New Ireland Province, more than tripling ocean protections across the country The massive, community-led process took nearly seven years and involved over 9,000 people from more than 100 Indigenous communities who all helped design the new ocean protections The two new…
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Green jobs: the sustainable future of the labor market
Would you like to work with us? Help us create an even more sustainable world: we’re looking for professionals who are ready to face the challenge of the energy transition.
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Prince William’s Earthshot Prize Awards held to honor companies addressing climate crisis
Recipients of the 2023 Earthshot Prize Awards were officially chosen last week in Singapore, marking the third annual ceremony where Prince William’s climate-focused charity recognized companies that are working to combat the global environmental crisis. This year’s ceremony happened in real time on Tuesday, Nov. 7, when the winners were announced. It was one of…
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Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment Actively Engages Young People in Environmental Conservation
We want to address the recent media coverage, particularly the article by Radio Free Asia, which discusses the Ministry of Environment’s efforts in combating plastic bag usage and the involvement of young people in environmental initiatives. While we appreciate the engagement and interest in environmental matters, we must clarify certain aspects of our approach and…
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Saving an ecosystem: How conservationists are protecting Whitebark Pine trees in Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — An entire ecosystem, anchored in Yellowstone National Park is on the verge of collapse. Now, an effort started by the park is attempting to save a bird, in order to save a forest. Joe Ricketts, the creator of the Ricketts Foundation, which is funding the massive project said, “Of all of…
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Suffolk Closeup: Election Day was a big win for the environment
(Courtesy Image) The election last week of Republican Ed Romaine, the Brookhaven Town supervisor, for Suffolk County executive, and of Democrat Steve Englebright back to the Suffolk County Legislature, mark some very good news for government in the county. In a list I would put together of the 10 finest public officials I’ve covered in…
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A tiny deer and rising seas: How far should people go to save an endangered species?
Millenia ago, when much of North America was covered in ice, a distant relative of a white-tailed deer grazed its way down a limestone ridge to the southeast edge of the continental U.S. Over time, as the ice melted and seas rose, the limestone ridge was reduced to a series of shrinking islands — or…
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1,100 more acres preserved in one of NJ’s most scenic and ecologically important regions
HILLSBOROUGH – At the end of Rainbow Hill is a pot of nature’s gold. The Sourland Mountains, the largest area of undeveloped and relatively pristine land between New York City and Philadelphia, has remained an undiscovered treasure for many Central Jersey residents. But now, thanks to the work of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, there…
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Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary: Fall back on irrigation
Dr. Cynthia Nazario-Leary It wasn’t until last Sunday afternoon that I noticed the discrepancy between the clock on my stove and the time on my cellphone. At first there was a sense of panic and then relief as I realized I had gained an hour. Setting back the clocks also is a friendly reminder that…
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Don’t derail progress of so many western communities on climate
By Howard Watts and Juanita Vero Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 | 2 a.m. View more of the Sun’s opinion section As elected officials, our job is to collaborate with leaders across all levels of government and work toward solutions for our changing climate. Climate change is saddling our communities with the costly impacts of pollution,…
