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Hawaiʻi Makes History As First State To Charge Tourists To Save Environment
A Hawaiʻi vacation will cost you more in the near future thanks to a new “green fee” that the governor signed into law today. Hawaiʻi has officially become the first U.S. state to enact a so-called “green fee” — a charge added onto hotel room stays and other short-term visits to help protect the local…
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Brazil’s conservation unit in Amapa does not affect oil blocks, says environment minister
The proposal for a marine conservation unit in Brazil’s Amapa state does not affect the areas where Petrobras PETR3 intends to explore oil in the region known as the Equatorial Margin, environment minister Marina Silva said on Tuesday. In a public hearing in the Senate, Silva assured that the proposal is old and was not…
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Hawai‘i passes landmark ‘green fee’ to fight climate change
A small fee stands to make a big impact in Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i lawmakers passed a groundbreaking bill that will impose a small tax on visitors in an effort to protect the islands from the growing risks of a warming planet. Funds generated by this “green fee,” as it is being called, will be used to…
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Seize New Biodiversity Conservation Opportunities in 2025
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Biodiversity generates credits to encourage conservation
Following the lead of carbon credits, another way of investing in nature’s services promises to gain traction this year at COP30 in Brazil. Biodiversity credits are emerging as a tool to promote conservation, attract private financing, and address the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. Brazil already has early-stage projects. They range…
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How you can help the environment through conservation
AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com Property owners new to the area, or even some longer-term residents, might not be aware of the stewardship programs offered by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority that can be of direct benefit to properties and people. Along with clean water and shoreline naturalization programs, both Authorities…
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Eco growth & environment conservation must go together: Lalthansanga | Guwahati News
Aizawl: Mizoram environment, forests & climate change minister Lalthansanga said on Thursday economic growth and environmental conservation must go together and that we must protect biological diversity as the foundation of the future of human beings, not just as a mere duty.Stating this at an event in observance of the International Day for Biological Diversity…
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Elephant protection: Bridging conservation, communities, capital – EnviroNews – latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy
– Advertisement – The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Foundation’s friend of the month is Alexander Stonor, an Africa-based Franco-British sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) consultant. Alex aims to provide clarity and insights to his clients on the risks and opportunities of addressing sustainability, environmental, social and governance issues. Previously, he worked as a humanitarian…
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Group behind controversial Florida land swap withdraws plan, state says
Facing a growing roar of opposition from Floridians and prominent politicians, the private company trying to acquire a 600-acre piece of beloved northeast Florida conservation land has withdrawn its proposal, according to Florida’s environmental regulatory agency. “The applicant has informed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection of its decision to withdraw its land exchange request,”…
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Hike-a-Thon 2025 raises more than $259,000 for environment conservation
TennGreen Land Conservancy hosted its fifth annual Hike-a-Thon in April, with a record 1,123 enthusiastic participants and sponsors raising $259,185 for the environmental nonprofit. Participants from different categories — hikers, paddlers, bikers, runners and climbers — competed in a friendly contest for exciting prizes donated by sponsors. In total, participants explored a record 14,851 miles…