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Gov. Don Sundquist’s environmental leadership made Tennessee a stronger, safer state
Dodd Galbreath is director and associate professor of the Institute of Sustainable Practice Graduate Program at Lipscomb University and served as a policy director in the Sundquist administration. Melanie Moran is a communications consultant who served as a policy analyst and writer in the Sundquist administration. A recurring theme of remembrances and celebration of the…
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The coming Senate energy, environment committee shuffle
There will be fresh Democratic faces at the top of two Senate committees that deal predominantly with energy and environmental issues next Congress, and observers hope those leaders can build on recent legislative wins. At Energy and Natural Resources, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will be leaving a pro-fossil fuel legacy mixed with his support for…
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In California, 20 farming families use more water than some Western states
Water conservation efforts are falling short of fixing the West’s megadrought. A new investigation reveals one reason why — not every water user counts equally. According to ProPublica and The Desert Sun, just 20 farming families in California’s Imperial Valley use more water than some Western states. Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Janet…
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More climate disasters batter Americans — and spur action, report finds
Climate change has claimed lives and upended livelihoods in every region of the United States, but its severe toll has prompted parts of the country to respond faster and more creatively than ever, according to a major government report released Tuesday. The National Climate Assessment, compiled by numerous federal agencies and published every few years…
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Releases Fifth National Climate Assessment and Announces More Than $6 Billion to Strengthen Climate Resilience Across the Country
Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) shows decline in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions even as population and GDP have grown Since Day One, President Biden has delivered on the most ambitious climate agenda in history – signing into law the largest investment in climate action ever, including more than $50 billion in climate resilience, taking bold…
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New York farms receive $16 million for climate resilience, sustainability efforts
New York (WRGB) — Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $16 million in funding is going to 116 New York farms through Round seven of the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help address the impacts of climate change, including $1,221,092 for four Capital Region farms. The Climate Resilient Farming Program is a part of…
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Explainer: What Is Bioeconomy and Why Is it Important?
In today’s world, we are faced with a crucial challenge: growing our economies while taking care of the environment. Bioeconomy offers a way to do this by using biological resources responsibly. There are three main types of bioeconomy: one that balances economic growth with environmental care, one focused on using biology for economic gain, and…
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Atlantic Salmon conservation efforts hamstrung by virus found in hatchery
The Downeast Salmon Federation was forced to kill roughly 155,000 young salmon, the entirety of the nonprofit’s stock of fish for the year. EAST MACHIAS, Maine — The effort to conserve endangered Atlantic salmon is in disarray, weeks after the euthanizing of 155,000 pares (young salmon) following the discovery of a deadly fish virus at…
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California American Water Hosts Free Water Conservation Workshop
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 13, 2023– Consistent with the mission of California American Water to enhance our natural ecosystems, and in partnership with the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and the Water Awareness Committee, California American Water is hosting a free, interactive seminar for local customers.
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City of Homer moving forward with green infrastructure project
For decades, the city of Homer has diverted stormwater into Kachemak Bay without treatment. Now, the city is working on creating green infrastructure to improve the stormwater entering the bay. Early last year, city engineer and public works director Jan Keiser proposed four systems to improve the drainage system for the city’s stormwater. The systems…
