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Ghana Catholic Youths’ “Green Lent Initiative” to Foster Environmental Conservation
Credit: CYNESA Media Team “We saw the Lent of 40 days as an opportunity to introduce these documents subtly through the daily education flyers, to create awareness, evangelize using placards on the environment and cause discussions and climate activities among the people towards a better environment and a conscious church,” Ms. Ziniel told ACI Africa.…
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Regulatory Partnerships Help Oak Ridge Set National Pace of Cleanup
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released final figures for 2023 that show Oak Ridge is maintaining its position as the national pacesetter for cleanup across the federal government. This is due in large part to a recent regulatory framework among the Oak Ride Office of Environmental Management (OREM), contractor UCOR,…
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South Nation Conservation offers series of environmental meetings
South Nation Conservation (SNC) works closely with its 16 member municipalities to provide important environmental programs and services to residents and municipalities. To help share information and solicit feedback, SNC hosts annual information sessions with municipal partners and various stakeholders every spring. Invitations will be shared with municipal managers and appropriate staff to attend. The…
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Jigawa State Assures on Natural Resources conservation
The Jigawa State, Northeast, Nigeria, Government has assured that it will continue to ensure the protection of the environment through the conservation of the natural resources. The state’s Commission for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hadiza Abdulwahab, said this at a one-day sensitisation for women on Save80 clean cookstoves in Dutse. Abdulwahab said that…
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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation offers Free Radon Kits – Clarksville Online – Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) encourages residents to identify and address radon problems in their homes, providing free radon test kits through the Tennessee Radon Program. “Homeowners statewide should be aware of the dangers of radon and test the air quality in their homes,” said TDEC Commissioner David Salyers.…
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Indonesia’s Miniature Rainforest Project: Harmonizing Economic Gro…
As dawn breaks over the lush landscapes of Kalimantan, an ambitious endeavor takes root, one that could redefine Indonesia’s approach to economic development and environmental conservation. Spearheaded by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), a pioneering project emerges, aiming to intertwine the tendrils of ecological sustainability with the robust trunk of economic activities.…
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Xposure welcomes conservation activists on environment issues in Sharjah
An indigenous family watches television in the aftermath of a wildfire in eastern Brazil. Photo: Charlie Hamilton James Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The 8th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), will host environmental activist Junior Hekurari, leader of the Yanomami tribe in the Amazon, during the…
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Environmental DNA could unlock biodiversity conservation in the Himala
The group has painstakingly profiled aquatic biodiversity in Trishuli, Karnali, Gandaki, and Mahakali rivers using eDNA, developing extensive datasets to monitor the long-term health of the river systems – building the country’s first fish DNA reference database in the process. “Before we started working, the fish species database from Nepal was almost non-existent,” says Karmacharya. Efforts to…
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USDA to Train Future Conservation and Climate Leaders
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new effort to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders. As part of the American Climate Corps (ACC) initiative, the Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC) will provide technical training and career pathway opportunities for young people, helping them deliver economic benefits through climate-smart agriculture solutions for…
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Bipartisan conservation poll shows increasing concern over environmental issues in Western States
“There may be a lot that divides voters across the country, but in the West, there is nearly universal consensus in favor of conservation,” Katrina Miller-Stevens, Director of the State of the Rockies Project, said in a press release on the survey. However, that does not mean there were no partisan or state-specific differences in…