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Proposed Southwest Florida wildlife conservation area renamed; size reduced
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has nearly halved the acreage involved in its plan to establish a large conservation area in Southwest Florida first detailed this summer. In June, the federal fish and wildlife agency announced an ambitious 7-million-acre “Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area,” which is home to roughly 74 threatened and…
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Climate change impacts on wildlife can vary by biological sex
Varying responses In polar regions, where global warming impacts are most extreme, years with earlier snowmelt can be a boon for Arctic wolf spiders. An earlier spring kick-starts the growing season. Given the extra time to mature, both sexes grow larger, with females increasing in size even more than males, improving their odds of getting…
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DEC urges caution around endangered bats
NEW YORK — In observance of the internationally recognized Bat Week Oct. 24-31 to raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos has encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. DEC officials noted…
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Environmental Protection Agency sued over Oak Ridge landfill for radioactive waste
The Environmental Protection Agency is illegally withholding records that could shed light on why it approved plans by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to build a radioactive waste landfill over the objections of senior government officials, an environmental group claims. The landfill serves as a receptacle for remnants of decades-old low-level radioactive waste from the…
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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…
