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More action needed to protect freshwater ecosystems, report says
A recent report from the international conservation NGO WWF argues that freshwater ecosystems are too valuable to go overlooked as new conservation policies are created. Freshwater underpins global food security, the economy and public health, putting the total value of water in 2021 at around $58 trillion, or 60% of the global GDP, the report…
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The Role Of Technology In Environmental Conservation
Technology has the potential to both solve and create challenges for environmental conservation. While it can help us tackle issues such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, it also introduces new risks like e-waste, cyberattacks, and ethical concerns. To protect the planet and preserve natural resources, it is crucial to harness technology in a…
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3NEWS’ Alan Holt hosted the 21st annual Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Alan Holt had the night off from the weather to host an important fundraiser for the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation the group behind the Annual Earth Day – Bay Day. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — 3 NEWS’ Alan Holt hosted the 21st annual Conservation and Environmental Stewardship awards banquet on Thursday night! The Coastal Bend Bays…
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Where is Alan? Holt Emcees Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Awards Banquet
More Videos The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation has been at the center of water and natural resource issues in the Coastal Bend for 30 years, helping find fair and equitable soluti Author: kiiitv.com Published: 11:02 PM CDT October 26, 2023 Updated: 11:02 PM CDT October 26, 2023
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Wet weather, conservation deal ease short-term pressure on Colorado River managers
A wet winter and a temporary water conservation agreement have lifted some weight off the shoulders of Colorado River policymakers. That shift is reflected in a new draft management plan from the Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency which operates major dams and reservoirs across the West. The draft document, called a “Supplemental Environmental Impact…
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USDA invests in NRCS climate-smart mitigation efforts
News USDA invests in NRCS climate-smart mitigation efforts USDA is providing more financial assistance to support conservation efforts. Gayle Barry with the agency’s Natural Resources Conservation Service says the Inflation Reduction Act funds will be distributed based on activities that demonstrate climate change mitigation benefits. “Thanks to the additional funding, now is a great time…
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County Releases Climate Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
The County of San Diego’s Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP), a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the unincorporated area and at County facilities, is now available for public review and comment. Actions outlined in the Draft CAP will ultimately help us reach net zero emissions by 2045. Net zero means removing the…
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Attorney General Josh Stein Announces $1.2 Million in Environmental Grants in Central North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein has been a national leader in the fight against PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” He filed two new lawsuits against manufacturers of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), a fire suppressant that contains PFAS, and the companies that produce the PFAS-containing components in AFFF, including DuPont, Chemours, and 3M.
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New conservation fund possible game-changer for environmental protection
BC announces $300 million for conservation but details and more interim measures still missing VICTORIA / UNCEDED LEKWUNGEN TERRITORIES — A new conservation fund unveiled today is a welcome step that could do a lot for the protection of threatened ecosystems and life-giving biodiversity in B.C. Lack of funding has long been a barrier to conservation,…
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Razan Al Mubarak thinks a key climate solution is in front of us—nature
As president of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Razan Al Mubarak has the unenviable task of working against two major crises at once: the climate crisis and the global extinction crisis. The IUCN is perhaps best known for its “Red List” of threatened species, the most comprehensive data source on extinction risk,…
