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Spirituality To Sustainability: Overview Of Environment Conservation Initiatives In Ayodhya
Ayodhya’s 40 MW solar plant, operational by March 2024, includes 1,073 kW of rooftop PV on various buildings. Solar-powered boats, water kiosks, and streetlights showcase the city’s dedication to solar energy. Image Courtesy: RepresentativeImage|Unsplash
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Compliance and enforcement
Our values and conduct We adopt the NSW Public Sector and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water values as our underpinning values. In addition, we embrace the values of respect and fairness. Our behaviour and actions will be in keeping with the department’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and Compliance…
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Greenlight for destruction: Controversial forest Act opens door to unfettered deforestation
The contentious Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2023 (FCAA), became operational on December 1, 2023, amidst widespread criticism from citizens, scientists, non-profits, andeven legislators. Undeterred by the protests, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has started implementing the act now, allowing State governments to clear forest diversions that were deemed illegal under the…
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The Year Ahead: What 2024 Has in Store for our Planet
Current leaders are struggling to prioritize the planet. Young and emerging leaders recognize that despite a lot of progress across climate and conservation, the political will to champion the bold action scientists say we need is too often an uphill battle. The reasons are varied, which in itself can be dispiriting. A common thread was…
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Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation and Guild Marina Enter into Settlement Agreement
Download PDF The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (“TDEC”) and Dam Marina, Inc. (“DMI”) entered into a December 14th Settlement Agreement and Order (“Settlement”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) regulations. See Case No. UST22-0090. The Settlement provides that DMI operates a facility known as Hales Bar Marina. DMI is…
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Who we are
The Environment and Heritage Group is part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Our vision is for a thriving, sustainable and resilient New South Wales. Environment and Heritage works with communities, businesses and governments to protect, preserve and strengthen the quality of our natural environment and heritage. We do this…
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Land Stewardship | Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystems. Learn More
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Green goals for 2024: A dual approach to environmental conservation
2024 marks a critical juncture in our collective journey towards environmental conservation As we step into 2024, the need for concerted efforts to combat pressing environmental issues has never been more apparent. Climate change, deforestation, pollution and resource depletion continue to pose significant threats to the planet. This urges us to implement a robust and…
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Qatar’s environmental initiatives: Workshop unveils conservation successes and commitments
Qatar’s natural reserves cover 29% of the country’s total area, with marine reserves representing about 2% of marine and coastal areas. A Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) workshop revealed the successful release of Al Reem deer and Arabian oryx into natural reserves since 2002. The workshop at the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha…
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India in 2023: strides in climate action, criticism of conservation
India spurred meaningful action to combat climate change and enhance wildlife conservation in 2023, but criticism arose regarding the cheetah translocation project and changes in forest and biodiversity laws. The country put forth a proposal to host the U.N. climate conference in 2028, or COP33, and also launched a ‘Green Credit Initiative’ focused on creating…