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Great Lakes
New York’s Great Lakes lands and waters, including Lake Erie, Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River, are a part of the Great Lakes ecosystem in the US and Canada which holds 21% of the world’s freshwater resources, contains 250 different species of fish, and is recognized as a national treasure. These important…
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Giving Back to the Environment with the RRCA this Holiday Season
With the approaching holiday season, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is reflecting on the recent generosity of residents, students, local businesses, and visitors who have given back to our local environment and community through donations to the RRCA. “We are truly touched by those who have included their local conservation authority in their holiday…
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Your Environment This Week: Tigers in the hood, indigenous cattle, Rooftop farming
This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. Unlocking the secrets of the grooving gibbons New research show that adult female…
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Mysterious mass elephant die-off ‘probably caused by toxic water’
More than 350 elephants that died in mysterious circumstances probably drank toxic water, according to a new paper that warns of an “alarming trend” in climate-induced poisoning. The deaths in Botswana’s Okavango delta were described by scientists as a “conservation disaster”. Elephants of all ages were seen walking in circles before collapsing and dying. Carcasses…
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Baliwag Water District boosts environmental conservation through CSR activities
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Baliwag Water District (BWD) continues to prioritize community welfare by implementing a series of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. These activities aimed to help the government in uplifting the lives of residents and fostering sustainable development in the city and its nearby communities. During the 26th episode…
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Urban Conservation: Pioneering Solutions in Los Angeles
TNC’s demonstration projects are an essential opportunity to show key decision makers, community members and partners how nature-based climate solutions work. For example, we anticipate that the Bowtie Wetland Demonstration will significantly mitigate extreme heat in the area. As the project advances, we will be able to quantify this impact as well as many others,…
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Tiger Conservation: A Mixed Tale of Triumph and Tragedy
In a recent disclosure by the Environment Ministry, the death toll of tigers due to unnatural causes since 2021 has risen to seventy-one, with poaching and seizures being major contributors. This worrisome trend was highlighted in a Lok Sabha query addressed by Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh. Madhya…
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Pennsylvania Speeds Up Environmental Permits, Driving Conservation and Economic Growth
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced substantial improvements in processing times for key environmental reviews and permits. These enhancements align with the Shapiro Administration’s overarching efforts to modernize government processes and deliver faster, more efficient services to residents and businesses. The improvements, unveiled by DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams…
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Bahamas Pioneers Debt-for-Nature Swap for Marine Conservation
The Bahamas has taken an unprecedented step by refinancing $300 million of its external debt to channel $120 million towards ambitious marine conservation projects. This initiative marks the world’s fifth debt-for-nature swap, aligning with global environmental goals. By collaborating with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank, and various financial partners, the Bahamian government aims…
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Your Environment This Week: Four species of king cobra, Deep-sea mining, Solar geo-engineering
This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. India advances with deep-sea mining technology The National Institute of Ocean Technology, conducted…
