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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,…
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority assesses new role under PC government’s planning takeover
By Rachel Morgan – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nov 12, 2023 – Brampton, Mississauga As Bill 23, the PC government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, steamrolls into effect, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is outlining how it will adapt to legislative changes in the Conservation Authorities Act while trying to “enhance…
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Opinion: Developing offshore wind in Virginia takes time. That’s a good thing.
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project just hit a major milestone: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued its Record of Decision to approve the construction and operation of 176 wind turbines 23.5 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. This kicks off the 90-day approval period of the construction plan, which we expect…
