-
Scotland’s oldest purpose-built library awarded conservation grant from heritage body
The category A-listed building, near Dunblane Cathedral, dates from the 17th century, and was commissioned through the will of Robert Leighton, a former Principal of Edinburgh University, Bishop of Dunblane, and Archbishop of Glasgow, who died in 1684. In bequeathing a sum for a building to house his books, Robert Leighton gave his collection to…
-
Moore taps seasoned government officials for new climate posts
Main Street in Ellicott City immediately after a devastating flood in 2018. Howard County Government photo via Getty Images. Gov. Wes Moore (D) moved to fulfill a campaign pledge this week when he announced his administration had hired two seasoned public officials to fill the positions of chief resilience officer and chief sustainability officer for…
-
Farm conservation programs offer solutions to climate threats, but they’re vastly underfunded
Reading Time: 7 minutes This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an editorially independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in partnership with Report For America and funded by the Walton Family Foundation. Wisconsin Watch is a member of the network. Sign up…
-
Dena Harshbarger recognized for her commitment to Nebraska environmental education programs
Post Views: 96 Dena Harshbarger, a professor of teacher education at UNK, was recently recognized by the Nebraska Forest Service with an Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education award. She received the 2023 Outstanding Veteran Facilitator Award for her involvement with the Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project WET environmental education programs. “Dena is a…
-
Assembly Democrats take aim at climate change in large package of bills
Proposals that cover agriculture, schools, electric utilities and workforce training are among 20 pieces of draft legislation to address climate change that Wisconsin Assembly Democrats began circulating Thursday. “The climate crisis is real, and there is no time to waste in taking action,” said Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), the Assembly’s Democratic leader, at a Capitol…
-
A ray of hope for the endangered Mahseer Fish: Release of fish stock at the Kahuta Nallah
Under this project, IUCN Pakistan is mandated to conserve & protect local biodiversity by controlling illegal fishing, poaching, logging and sand mining with the involvement of local communities, school teachers, students, government line departments, local NGOs/CSOs and district administration. The major components of the Karot Biodiversity Management Plan are Watch and Ward, Community and schools’…
-
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a significant challenge to global public health, with devastating effects on the efficacy of essential medicines and the ability to effectively treat infectious diseases. Several factors, including a high population density, limited access to healthcare services, and the…
-
Tuya Roots for Sustainable Conservation as 118 Trainees Graduate From Kenya Forestry College
Communiqué officiel de TUYA INC. Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Wednesday presided over the 46th graduation ceremony of the Kenya Forestry College in Londiani, Kericho County during which 118 trainees graduated with diploma and certificate qualifications in forest-related courses. The Cabinet Secretary, who was accompanied by Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga…
-
2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Nominations Now Open
2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Nominations Now Open Russell Nemetz Nominations are now open for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Environmental Stewardship Award. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers across the nation. “Cattle producers across the country are committed to conserving…
-
Can Farmers Save the Great Salt Lake?
Waterline is an ongoing series of stories exploring the intersection of water, climate and food, told through the eyes of the people impacted by these issues. It is funded by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. The Bear River flows out of Wyoming’s Uinta Mountains, winding 350 miles through sagebrush meadows and agricultural fields…