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Ministry of Environment approves Hamilton extension to complete Chedoke Creek dredging
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has approved an extension to allow for the completion of in-water work at Chedoke Creek. A spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the City of Hamilton’s request was granted and the compliance date for completing dredging activities has been amended…
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‘Striking’ insect outbreaks in Taos County are natural
Taos Soil and Water Conservation District and state forestry division want to assuage fears regarding a particularly ravenous caterpillar that defoliated certain evergreen trees in El Salto and other parts of the county this year. “The epidemics generally last about 2-3 years,” said Jack Carpenter, a retired U.S. Forest Service silviculturist who produced a Douglas…
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The Mogao caves: Preserving cultural heritage in a changing climate
On a scorching July morning, dazzling summer sun shines on the cliffs of Gansu province’s Mogao caves, as buses packed with tourists arrive. Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Road, the nearly 500 cells and cave sanctuaries in Mogao are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art.…
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The Dallas Zoo released a record number of horned lizards in a conservation effort
Whether you refer to them as horned frogs, horny toads or by their official name — the Texas horned lizard — there’s a chance you may know these native reptiles. Your grandkids, however, might not. The future of the Texas horned lizard is threatened by climate change and waning biodiversity. Overdevelopment and habitat loss, paired…
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Recycling pumpkins is good for wildlife, environment
The carved and uncarved pumpkins that will be in businesses and homes over Halloween can be put to good use once trick-or-treat is over. Just like glass, plastic, tin, aluminum, paper and cardboard, the old pumpkins can be recycled and put to good use for the environment, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources…
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Learning to See the Climate Crisis Children and Young People’s Perceptions of Climate Change and Environmental Transformation in Albania
Attachments EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Climate change is globally recognized as a critical concern, impacting socioecological systems, and requiring urgent societal interventions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns of an exceeding 1.5°C rise in global temperatures by 2040, leading to catastrophic social and environmental consequences. These climatic disruptions include increased land and ocean temperatures, frequent…
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How SELC protects endangered species in the South
Home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, the South’s climate and geography has harbored high levels of plants and wildlife for millions of years. But human threats, including climate change, are increasingly jeopardizing Southern species and putting critical habitat for these species at risk. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act,…
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Impact of Climate Change on Heritage
Ticket sales are now closed for this event. Scotland’s traditional buildings must be carefully assessed and appropriately retrofitted to mitigate the potential damage of climate change to their historic fabric and cultural significance. Join us as we delve into aspects of climate change policy, explore theoretical and practical solutions that are making a difference, and…
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Ocala summit to host ‘Path of the Panther’ conservationist Carlton Ward Jr.
The Florida panther may not call the stables of Ocala home, but residents can learn all about the majestic animal and how they can support the expansion of its protected habitat at a summit next month. Horse Farms Forever, an Ocala-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving horse farms and the city’s identity as the “horse capital…
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This California desert oasis has lessons for climate change
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is so green right now it’s hard to believe it’s in the middle of the desert. I recently spent a few hours hiking through the oasis, just off Highway 62 and not far from the 10 Freeway in California’s high desert, about two hours east of Los Angeles near Palm Springs.…
