As global leaders focus on conserving biodiversity in the face of rapid development, the newly launched Nature Conservation Index (NCI) provides critical insights into the effectiveness of conservation efforts across 180 countries. Developed by BioDB.com in collaboration with the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the NCI uses 25…

The temporary water contact advisory applies to the Nolichucky, French Broad, Pigeon, Doe and Watauga rivers. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — People should avoid all bodies of water affected by extreme flooding in upper East Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation warned Wednesday. It issued a temporary water contact advisory telling people to avoid surface…

TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) issued a temporary water contact advisory telling the public to avoid all contact with bodies of water affected by Hurricane Helene. The advisory applies to the following waterbodies: Nolichucky, French Broad, Pigeon, Doe and the Watauga River. TOSHA investigating Impact Plastics fatalities TDEC…

In a previous Tufts Daily article, I advocated for summer jobs that are intrinsically linked to the local community and ecosystem. This was not merely out of a desire to create a generation of fishermen and farmers. In isolation, it is too easy to believe idealistic rhetoric that disregards practical solutions to tackling environmental issues. I believe…

*ESG Committee The purpose of the committee is to formulate and propose management strategies (ESG management strategies) to promote corporate governance reform, fulfill social responsibilities, and encourage environmental conservation activities in a unified (co-progressive) manner. Based on the recommendations of the committee, the Company has realized a broadening and diversification of its management strategies, creating…

Carter County under mandatory water conservation order Published 10:58 am Wednesday, October 2, 2024 The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced on Tuesday a mandatory water conservation order for all or parts of nine counties, including Carter County. In addition to Carter, the orders are in place for all of Sullivan, Johnson, Greene,…

Bhubaneswar: Union Environment, Forest & Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav underscored the importance and need for environmental conservation at the ‘Earth Again’ Conference organised by the Sambad Group here. The conference commenced today and is scheduled to conclude on October 4. Joining the event as the Chief Guest, Yadav highlighted the Government of India’s efforts…

NASHVILLE – In order to help existing water supplies last longer and support ongoing recovery efforts, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on Tuesday announced a mandatory water conservation order for all or parts of nine counties in the Helene affected areas of Upper East Tennessee. #placement_725559_0_i{width:100%;margin:0 auto;}

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry CS Aden Bare Duale has urged citizens to conserve the environment even as the country heads to Mazingira Day on October 10. He said the day calls for urgent meaningful actions from both government and citizens to ensure prosperity and sustainability of the environment for present and future generations. “Mazingira…

African Penguins at Boulders Beach in Cape Town. Archive photo: Ihsaan Haffejee Former environment minister Barbara Creecy has been accused by two bird conservation groups of bowing to the pelagic fishing industry and taking its side in a dispute over the closure of fishing areas around critical African Penguin breeding sites. But Dion George, who…