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Cindy Montañez, pioneering political and environmental leader, dies at 49
For Cindy Montañez, the seeds of her drive to fight for her community were planted before she was even born. Her grandfather, a miner in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, died before she could meet him — an early death caused by his line of work. Her immigrant parents settled in the northeastern San Fernando…
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Heliogen Advances Solar Technology: A Game Changer for Industry and the Environment
Recent breakthroughs in solar energy technology announced by a local high-tech company hold the potential to revolutionize both industry and environmental conservation. Pasadena-based Heliogen said two significant milestones have been achieved in a project that aims to elevate solar energy to unprecedented levels.The company behind this innovations specializes in advanced solar energy technology. The first…
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Let’s protect the environment, our source of life
The environment, our essential life vessel, is gradually deteriorating under our stewardship. Without suitable habitats, wildlife cannot thrive; and without wildlife, life on Earth – sustained primarily through processes like photosynthesis – will falter. Moreover, without wildlife, there would be no wildlife-based tourism, subsequently reducing revenue for burgeoning economies such as Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Rwanda…
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China reports progress in crackdown on environmental crimes
BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese police handled around 260,000 criminal cases involving the damaging of the environmental and resource conservation from January 2018 to June 2023, according to a report by the State Council. These cases relate to areas such as environmental pollution, the illegal occupation of farmland, offences related to wildlife and illegal…
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Tribal Conservation and Renewable Energy at Odds Over Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will mark a major milestone this month in creating the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the country’s first tribally nominated marine sanctuary. But there’s one 2,000-square-mile hole in the agency’s plan: a missing patch of water the Northern Chumash tribal leaders asked for that’s crucial to satisfying the tribe’s conservation…
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“Nature and Environment Conservation” Takes Center Stage at Medical Representatives’ Durga Puja in Silchar
<!– “Nature and Environment Conservation” Takes Center Stage at Medical Representatives’ Durga Puja in Silchar – Barak Bulletin
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Florida developers can benefit from programs to conserve land and still profit
When it comes to land conservation, the people of Florida and their leaders have stepped up to the plate. Now it is time for the landowners to do their part. If done correctly, landowners can make money and our grandchildren will get to see how the “real” Florida looks. If it’s done wrong, we…
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Survey finds Latinos care deeply about the environment
A 2021 survey by Pew Research Center shows Latinos have greater concerns about harm being done by environmental issues than other communities. We talked with Ylenia Aguilar, who sits on the Board of Directors for Central Arizona Water Conservation District, about environmental concerns of Hispanics and participation by Hispanics in solving these problems. Also in…
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More capacity building funds needed for small nonprofit conservation groups (commentary)
Research suggests that environmental nonprofits — which include land conservation, land trusts, and wildlife protection organizations — receive just 2% of all the types of charitable donations. Though small conservation groups are typically efficient about converting funds into effective, on-the-ground projects, most conservation funding goes to the largest, multi-national organizations. “The simplest and most immediate…
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DEP issues drought watch updates. See where Lehigh, Northampton counties stand
The state Department of Environmental Protection has provided an update on the drought conditions in Lehigh and Northampton counties Despite some progress, there still are lingering precipitation deficits and certain groundwater wells that have not fully recovered Public water suppliers have implemented conservation measures, and residents are encouraged to reduce water use by 5-10% HARRISBURG…
