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Grant to aid in documenting invasive species at GV Conservancy preserves
A grant will help the Genesee Valley Conservancy document that many invasive species found among its nature preserves and help the organization prioritize the removal of the invasive species. The $14,300 grant is provided from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program and New York’s Environmental Protection Fund, administered by the Land Trust Alliance in coordination…
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Indigenous Voices Must Be Heard at COP28
By Charlie Malcolm-McKay At the heart of the global climate crisis lies a paradox: those who have contributed least to the problem are often the most severely impacted. As COP28 continues to unfold in Dubai, the imperative to include Indigenous voices in climate conversations has never been more urgent. The leadership, technologies and practices of…
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Indigenous Voices Must Be Heard at COP28
By Charlie Malcolm-McKay At the heart of the global climate crisis lies a paradox: those who have contributed least to the problem are often the most severely impacted. As COP28 continues to unfold in Dubai, the imperative to include Indigenous voices in climate conversations has never been more urgent. The leadership, technologies and practices of…
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Soil: The Bridge Between Global Environmental Challenges
The risks associated with climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity are significant global problems. The interconnected nature of these problems is increasingly recognized, and at COP28 this year, nature and the food system has its own day for the first time. There are also growing calls to integrate the protection and regeneration of nature…
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Truck transporting compressed natural gas crashes, driver injured, I-88 shut down
Duanesburg, NY — Both sides of I-88 between exits 24 and 25 are closed Tuesday morning after a serious tractor trailer crash. The closure is anticipated to last for an extended period of time, according to police. New York State Police responded to a reports of a box truck off the road on I-88 at…
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Sustainable action at SU requires effort, but shouldn’t be seen as impossible
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. I found my passion for environmental conservation after interviewing a representative in Austin, Texas’ Environmental Department for my capstone project in high school. Fascinated by the environmental policymaking I learned about, I gained a sense of hope for sustainability efforts.…
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Dispatch from Dubai: ARENA lands at COP28
This week ARENAWire will share updates from our delegates and friends attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. ARENA will meet with key stakeholders, participate in roundtables and other events, sharing learnings on our model, track record and opportunities for others to follow our unique and world leading approach to the net…
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Conservation Commission seeks public comment on state’s ‘most important forests’ definition – The Brown Daily Herald
On Nov. 30, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Forest Conservation Commission hosted a virtual meeting to collect public comments on a draft definition of the state’s most important forests. The public comment period will last until Dec. 8. Scott Millar, community and technical assistance manager for Grow Smart Rhode…
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Conservation Commission seeks public comment on state’s ‘most important forests’ definition – The Brown Daily Herald
On Nov. 30, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Forest Conservation Commission hosted a virtual meeting to collect public comments on a draft definition of the state’s most important forests. The public comment period will last until Dec. 8. Scott Millar, community and technical assistance manager for Grow Smart Rhode…
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AI helps us better understand (and protect) forests
The coordinated work of over 150 scientists, complemented by the substantial computational capabilities of AI, seeks to enhance our understanding of forests. The primary goal is to investigate the evolving nature of these ecosystems and develop effective measures for their conservation. The results of this challenging research – promoted by the researchers of the Global…