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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politicians, the private company trying to acquire a 600-acre piece of beloved northeast Florida conservation land has withdrawn its proposal, according to Florida’s environmental regulatory agency.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…
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Radnor Lake State Park Ready for Road Repair
A construction project to make repairs to Otter Creek Road inside Radnor Lake State Park will have a temporary impact on park visitors when preparation work begins May 19. The full project is scheduled to begin June 1 and continue through October 2025. Park officials welcome the state-funded capital improvement project to stabilize the road…
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Former water division head picked to lead Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation office in downtown Anchorage is seen on Friday. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen a new commissioner for the department. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon) Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen a state government veteran to be the new commissioner of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Dunleavy announced Thursday that…
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Columbia school concludes project-learning on conservation, environment
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) – Students at Columbia Elementary School are wrapping up a whole semester of project-based learning about subjects like conservation and the environment. Students have been working on creative projects to boost group learning and critical thinking skills. “All grade levels, grades three through five, have small units that culminate in a larger…
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Governor Dunleavy Names Randy Bates Commissioner-designee at Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Randy Bates as commissioner-designee for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Bates takes over DEC starting Monday, May 19, and replaces Christina Carpenter who has served as the Acting Commissioner since January. Bates returns to DEC after a long and accomplished career in state service. He previously served as director…
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USDA to restore deleted climate pages after environmental lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reversed course and agreed to restore content related to climate, conservation, and farm support tools that had previously been removed from its public websites. Many argued that this purge of information had hurt communities across the country by depriving farmers and researchers of the resources they need to make…
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How ecology, statistics and interdisciplinary collaboration can save species
In an era where environmental risks increasingly threaten economic stability and human livelihoods, statistical ecology plays a vital role in shaping effective conservation strategies. This was the key message by Professor Res Altwegg, founding director of the Centre for Statistics in Ecology, Environment and Conservation at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Statistical Sciences,…