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Report details potential challenges to New York’s electrical grid
The New York Independent System Operator, which manages New York’s power supply, says in a new report that while there aren’t significant immediate threats to the reliability of New York’s power grid, over the next 10 years, there are risks to electrical systems that must be taken seriously. The 2023-2032 Comprehensive Reliability Plan looks at…
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‘A story of hope’: Scientists find elusive golden mole for the 1st time in 87 years
As It Happens6:12Scientists find elusive golden mole for the 1st time in 87 years When a group of conservation scientists set off in search of a long-lost species of South Africa moles in 2021, their colleagues warned them not to get their hopes up. After all, the last time a scientist had seen a De…
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Calling all nature lovers: Scholarships up for grabs for careers in conservation
Applications for $1,000 awards open now through Feb. 2 Wake County college undergrads and high school seniors passionate about careers conserving nature resources, like wildlife management, marine biology or environmental science, are invited to apply for the 2024–2025 Careers in Conservation Scholarship. This merit-based scholarship, awarding $1,000 per student per school year, is offered by…
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B.C. supports collaborative marine conservation, economic development on North Coast
The B.C. government is protecting vital coastal ecosystems, creating new jobs and advancing sustainable fisheries and economic opportunities in the Northern Shelf Bioregion (also known as the Great Bear Sea) in partnership with First Nations, the federal government and donors. “People in British Columbia share a deep connection to our coastal waters,” said Premier David…
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Ecological forecasts for marine resource management during climate extremes
Abstract Forecasting weather has become commonplace, but as society faces novel and uncertain environmental conditions there is a critical need to forecast ecology. Forewarning of ecosystem conditions during climate extremes can support proactive decision-making, yet applications of ecological forecasts are still limited. We showcase the capacity for existing marine management tools to transition to a…
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Young farmers advocate for climate changes, face land-access issues
Young Farmers in Michigan hope the new Farm Bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately. Without generational access to land and institutional knowledge of farming, young farmers face difficulties in entering the industry and building infrastructure for growing their business. Payge Solidago, Michigan organizer with the…
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Partisanship and energy efficiency program participation in the USA
Abstract Utilities and municipal governments often implement energy efficiency programs to encourage households to improve the energy efficiency of their residences through measures such as weatherizing their homes, installing insulation, replacing inefficient appliances, setting up solar panels, among others. However, these programs often meet with variable success, with some having relatively few participants despite the…
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B.C. supports collaborative marine conservation, economic development on North Coast
The B.C. government is protecting vital coastal ecosystems, creating new jobs and advancing sustainable fisheries and economic opportunities in the Northern Shelf Bioregion (also known as the Great Bear Sea) in partnership with First Nations, the federal government and donors. “People in British Columbia share a deep connection to our coastal waters,” said Premier David…
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Bezos Earth Fund Pledges $100 Million to Support Pacific Islands’ Initiative to Create the Largest Conservation Effort Ever
Funding supports the design, implementation of more than 1 billion hectares of ocean across the Blue Pacific Continent DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — At COP28, Pacific Islands State Leaders launched a bold new Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative to safeguard and revitalize the Blue Pacific Continent. The Bezos Earth Fund applauds and endorses…
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Partnership plans for a WYld Showdown
The WYldlife Fund, Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild, and the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources have teamed up for the WYld Showdown. According to a press release, with the launch of the WYLD Showdown, consumers in breweries across Wyoming can participate in a bracket-style competition via a QR code found on…
