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Your Environment This Week: Schools feel the heat, Forest loss in hotspots, Polluted Dal lake
This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. Desilting tanks for improving water security and soil health Farmers in the semi-arid…
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Wildlife Conservation Society Belize observes World Environment Day
Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2024. 10:52 am CST. By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Wildlife Conservation Society Belize (WCS Belize) observes World Environment Day today. WCS Belize says we must recognize and appreciate Belize’s rich biodiversity and the beautiful ecosystems that make our country unique. “Let’s recommit to protecting these marine and terrestrial wildlife and…
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At Climate Week and beyond, investing in community conservation pays big dividends (commentary)
As representatives of NGOs, governments and funding organizations gather in New York City this week for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week to seek climate solutions, they should be looking at community conservation projects, too, a new op-ed says. Such projects offer big benefits for people and wildlife, in addition to the climate, yet…
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Guj Cm Stresses Balancing Industrial Growth, Environment Conservation |
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said the state is growing rapidly, and the chemical and petrochemical industry will play a significant role in making India a developed country. However, it must conserve the environment and find solutions for sustainable development. He said the state govt will extend all possible help to the…
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Young Kenyan eco-warrior seeks recruits in conservation fight
Read 3 minutes by Nick Mudimba CGTN Africa Reporter Despite being only 11 years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani is deeply involved in environmental conservation. She started an organization known as the Karen Forte Environmental Conservation Foundation, which focuses on planting trees to conserve the environment, providing clean water in Kenyan schools, and educating youth about…
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Garden Club’s Pizzazz shopping event to raise money for environmental, conservation projects
The green spent at this annual event is helping to make the region greener. Proceeds from Pizzazz, a designer boutique shopping experience hosted by the Garden Club of Allegheny County, have funded more than $2 million in environmental and conservation projects. This year, there will be 35 vendors, including 12 new ones, selling merchandise —…
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Oil pollution in UK waters far worse than reported, says conservation group
The true extent of oil pollution released into UK waters by the fossil fuel industry has been “significantly underestimated” and it is putting marine wildlife at risk, according to a report released today. The conservation group Oceana said chronic oiling, defined as frequent, small scale releases, into the North Sea was much higher than estimated…
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UWO professors express the impact of elephant conservation on the environment
Over the last 75 years, the population of savannah elephants worldwide has declined by more than 50 percent, making them one of the most endangered species in Africa. With a decreasing population, there also comes threats to the elephants’ environment, which faces dangers such as climate change and lack of plant diversity. Campus Sustainability Coordinator…
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President reaffirms commitment to marine conservation, climate action
– Advertisement – ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to preserving its maritime ecosystems and coastal areas by tackling critical challenges such as marine pollution and climate change. President Zardari, in his message on the World Maritime Day being observed on Thursday (Sept 26), emphasized the significance of this year’s…
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133 Eco battalion playing pivotal role in environment conservation: Governor
SHIMLA- 25 September, 2024-Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla applauded the Territorial Army’s vital role in environmental conservation. He noted that the Indian Army excels in disaster management, environmental protection and other activities besides defending the nation’s borders. He was speaking during the platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Territorial Army at Kufri, Shimla today, where he was…