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Interview with Bangladesh minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury
Dhaka is considered to have some of the poorest air quality of any city in the world, the result of industrial-scale coal- and wood-burning brick kilns, diesel-powered vehicles, and ongoing construction work. At the same time, sea-level rise, shrimp cultivation and reduced water flow in its major rivers leave the southwestern part of the country…
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Environmentalists fear new project could bring more pollution to Stockton
STOCKTON – Environmental activists in south Stockton are concerned that a new renewable energy project could bring more pollution to the Port of Stockton and surrounding areas. What if we turned wood scraps into a new form of energy? Patrick Blacklock is the CEO of the California Rural County Representatives Conference (RCRC), and that’s exactly…
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How to deal with environmental regulations and green networking
At a time when environmental sustainability is at the forefront of global concerns, the networking industry has found itself facing increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact. For data network administrators, achieving a green network is relatively easy. Assuming the network configuration is satisfactory, it is important to ensure that network devices, support systems, and external…
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8 environmental podcasts to follow in 2024
In a world full of podcasts, what are some environmental podcasts that are unique and fresh? edge effect There’s an answer. We define “environment” broadly and flexibly to encompass a wide range of topics related to environmental and social change. To this end, our recommendations cover a long list that includes climate change activism, indigenous…
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Explore Indiana’s outdoors and environment this weekend with these events
was locked up? Hiking trails await. Here are five Hoosier hikes, ranging from easy to extremely difficult that can be planned in less than an hour or over a four-day weekend. Robert Scheer, robert.scheer@indystar.com Experience Indiana’s natural environment by attending these events across the state this weekend and beyond. From hellbenders and wildflowers to night…
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Why Mammals are Important to Florida – NBC 6 South Florida
Gentle, beautiful, and very large – all words are used to describe the manatee, a mammal that lives in Florida and the Caribbean. JP Brooker, director of the Florida Conservation Program, the nation’s oldest marine conservation nonprofit, said when manatees begin to suffer, Florida begins to suffer, too. “Manatees are an important species to Florida’s…
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Metzger urges Hochul to prioritize housing and environment in national budget – Daily Freeman
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger sits in her office on October 5, 2023. (Tania Barriclo/Daily Freeman) KINGSTON, N.Y. – Six days before the state budget deadline, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger outlined the county’s priorities in a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul. In his letter, Metzger lists housing, climate and environment, transportation, child care, and…
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Food Waste Index Report 2024 | UNEP
Understanding the scope of food waste is essential to drive significant action towards reducing food waste and achieving SDG 12.3. Measuring food waste allows countries to understand the scale of the problem, thereby revealing the magnitude of the opportunity, while establishing a baseline to track progress. The Food Waste Index Report 2021 marks a pivotal…
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EGLE and MiCorps Announce Collaborative Lake Monitoring Program Enrollment and Training
The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collects and shares surface water quality data across the state, is accepting registrations for the 2024 Cooperative Lake Monitoring Program (CLMP) season. Training for 2024 will be offered in-person in Muskegon, Crystal Falls and online. Volunteers learn how to identify aquatic plants…
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Frequent plastic chemical spills in Ohio: report
A report released Tuesday by environmental advocacy groups Earthjustice and Beyond Plastics found that: Since 2010, there have been 966 accidents related to this chemical.. Since 1968, trains transporting this chemical 29 derailments. Accidents also occurred in other places, such as factories. In light of this report, environmental advocacy groups called for a ban on…
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Social environment shapes ant queen behavior
Queens of colonies of social insects such as ants, bees, and wasps are thought to be the very embodiment of specialization in the animal kingdom. The common perception is that the queen’s only job is to lay eggs, and that this trait is innate and not influenced by external factors. In contrast, recent research conducted…
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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: Greening the built environment
Smarter lighting, a greener future Smart lighting is an important part of sustainable urban infrastructure, both inside and outside city buildings, and can reduce energy use and improve safety and livability. In particular, LED lighting is more energy efficient, durable, and controllable than traditional lighting technologies. By replacing street lights, public buildings, and outdoor spaces…
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Environmental groups sue Metro to block gondola project
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Environmentalists made good on their promise Monday to sue Metro Corp. for approval of planning documents for a proposed gondola to run from Union Station to Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Parks Alliance, a public space advocacy group, announced a lawsuit against the transit agency under California environmental law. It asked…
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Zhejiang Dun’an Artificial Environment (SZSE:002011) is down 3.7% this week, but still offers shareholders an impressive 42% CAGR over three years.
After buying shares in a company, the worst outcome (assuming no leverage) is to lose all the money you put into it. But on the contrary, you can get a lot of benefits. more If the company’s performance is good, it will be 100% or more. In other words, Zhejiang Dun’an Artificial Environment Co., Ltd.…
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Baytown plant with troubled track record could receive up to $332 million from federal government to reduce emissions – Houston Public Media
A photo taken this Friday, October 13, 2017, from Upper Galveston Bay shows the ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery and Chemical Plant in Baytown, Texas. The Baytown Power Plant, which has a history of federal air quality violations, could receive up to $332 million from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of the National Decarbonization Initiative.…
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Environmentalists fend off ‘anti-development’ slurs in Nepal
Nepal has a political focus on large-scale infrastructure development, and projects such as dams and highways lack adequate safety measures, raising environmental concerns for years. Despite international commitments and constitutional rights to a healthy environment, the Nepali government faces challenges in implementing effective environmental policies. Conservationists who advocate for nature and sustainable development argue that…
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This week’s environment, Ukrainian imports, fish, Easter
This week’s EU bubble was dominated by talks about the environment, agriculture and fisheries, including talks between the Polish and Ukrainian governments over angry protests by Polish farmers against cheap grain imports from Ukraine. ing. On Monday (March 25), EU environment ministers will discuss proposed amendments to the Waste Framework Directive and a draft regulation…
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Explainer: What Is Environmental Crime?
Environmental crime, often sidelined and underestimated, is among the world’s most damaging, rapidly growing, and lucrative crimes. Understanding its complex nature, causes, and large-scale impacts is critical to uncovering the gaps that allow it to thrive and developing effective strategies to combat this pressing issue. — The ‘Low Risk, High Reward’ Nature of Environmental…
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Brussels airport tense in the face of government decision on environmental permits
summary Brussels Zaventem Airport is facing a decision to renew its environmental permit amid rising tensions over night flights and noise pollution. The Flemish government is proposing restrictions on aircraft movement and night flights, which would affect airlines such as Brussels Airlines and DHL. Banning night flights will impact cargo operations and weaken air connectivity,…
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Poll manifesto must cover environment, Greens tell political parties | Mumbai News
NAVI MUMBAI: In a bid to hold politicians accountable for protecting the environment, a group of environmental activists have launched a campaign to make nature a part of their election manifestos. In an open letter to all political parties, the activists said they would protect the environment and the steps they would take to ensure…
- Interview with Bangladesh minister Saber Hossain ChowdhuryDhaka is considered to have some of the poorest air quality of any city in the world, the result of industrial-scale coal- and wood-burning brick kilns, diesel-powered vehicles, and ongoing construction work. At the same time, sea-level rise, shrimp cultivation and reduced water flow in its major rivers leave the southwestern part of the country… Read more: Interview with Bangladesh minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury
- Environmentalists fear new project could bring more pollution to StocktonSTOCKTON – Environmental activists in south Stockton are concerned that a new renewable energy project could bring more pollution to the Port of Stockton and surrounding areas. What if we turned wood scraps into a new form of energy? Patrick Blacklock is the CEO of the California Rural County Representatives Conference (RCRC), and that’s exactly… Read more: Environmentalists fear new project could bring more pollution to Stockton
- How to deal with environmental regulations and green networkingAt a time when environmental sustainability is at the forefront of global concerns, the networking industry has found itself facing increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact. For data network administrators, achieving a green network is relatively easy. Assuming the network configuration is satisfactory, it is important to ensure that network devices, support systems, and external… Read more: How to deal with environmental regulations and green networking
- 8 environmental podcasts to follow in 2024In a world full of podcasts, what are some environmental podcasts that are unique and fresh? edge effect There’s an answer. We define “environment” broadly and flexibly to encompass a wide range of topics related to environmental and social change. To this end, our recommendations cover a long list that includes climate change activism, indigenous… Read more: 8 environmental podcasts to follow in 2024
- Explore Indiana’s outdoors and environment this weekend with these eventswas locked up? Hiking trails await. Here are five Hoosier hikes, ranging from easy to extremely difficult that can be planned in less than an hour or over a four-day weekend. Robert Scheer, robert.scheer@indystar.com Experience Indiana’s natural environment by attending these events across the state this weekend and beyond. From hellbenders and wildflowers to night… Read more: Explore Indiana’s outdoors and environment this weekend with these events
- Why Mammals are Important to Florida – NBC 6 South FloridaGentle, beautiful, and very large – all words are used to describe the manatee, a mammal that lives in Florida and the Caribbean. JP Brooker, director of the Florida Conservation Program, the nation’s oldest marine conservation nonprofit, said when manatees begin to suffer, Florida begins to suffer, too. “Manatees are an important species to Florida’s… Read more: Why Mammals are Important to Florida – NBC 6 South Florida
- Metzger urges Hochul to prioritize housing and environment in national budget – Daily FreemanUlster County Executive Jen Metzger sits in her office on October 5, 2023. (Tania Barriclo/Daily Freeman) KINGSTON, N.Y. – Six days before the state budget deadline, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger outlined the county’s priorities in a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul. In his letter, Metzger lists housing, climate and environment, transportation, child care, and… Read more: Metzger urges Hochul to prioritize housing and environment in national budget – Daily Freeman
- Food Waste Index Report 2024 | UNEPUnderstanding the scope of food waste is essential to drive significant action towards reducing food waste and achieving SDG 12.3. Measuring food waste allows countries to understand the scale of the problem, thereby revealing the magnitude of the opportunity, while establishing a baseline to track progress. The Food Waste Index Report 2021 marks a pivotal… Read more: Food Waste Index Report 2024 | UNEP
- EGLE and MiCorps Announce Collaborative Lake Monitoring Program Enrollment and TrainingThe Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collects and shares surface water quality data across the state, is accepting registrations for the 2024 Cooperative Lake Monitoring Program (CLMP) season. Training for 2024 will be offered in-person in Muskegon, Crystal Falls and online. Volunteers learn how to identify aquatic plants… Read more: EGLE and MiCorps Announce Collaborative Lake Monitoring Program Enrollment and Training
- Frequent plastic chemical spills in Ohio: reportA report released Tuesday by environmental advocacy groups Earthjustice and Beyond Plastics found that: Since 2010, there have been 966 accidents related to this chemical.. Since 1968, trains transporting this chemical 29 derailments. Accidents also occurred in other places, such as factories. In light of this report, environmental advocacy groups called for a ban on… Read more: Frequent plastic chemical spills in Ohio: report
- Social environment shapes ant queen behaviorQueens of colonies of social insects such as ants, bees, and wasps are thought to be the very embodiment of specialization in the animal kingdom. The common perception is that the queen’s only job is to lay eggs, and that this trait is innate and not influenced by external factors. In contrast, recent research conducted… Read more: Social environment shapes ant queen behavior
- Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: Greening the built environmentSmarter lighting, a greener future Smart lighting is an important part of sustainable urban infrastructure, both inside and outside city buildings, and can reduce energy use and improve safety and livability. In particular, LED lighting is more energy efficient, durable, and controllable than traditional lighting technologies. By replacing street lights, public buildings, and outdoor spaces… Read more: Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: Greening the built environment
- Environmental groups sue Metro to block gondola projectLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Environmentalists made good on their promise Monday to sue Metro Corp. for approval of planning documents for a proposed gondola to run from Union Station to Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Parks Alliance, a public space advocacy group, announced a lawsuit against the transit agency under California environmental law. It asked… Read more: Environmental groups sue Metro to block gondola project
- Zhejiang Dun’an Artificial Environment (SZSE:002011) is down 3.7% this week, but still offers shareholders an impressive 42% CAGR over three years.After buying shares in a company, the worst outcome (assuming no leverage) is to lose all the money you put into it. But on the contrary, you can get a lot of benefits. more If the company’s performance is good, it will be 100% or more. In other words, Zhejiang Dun’an Artificial Environment Co., Ltd.… Read more: Zhejiang Dun’an Artificial Environment (SZSE:002011) is down 3.7% this week, but still offers shareholders an impressive 42% CAGR over three years.
- Baytown plant with troubled track record could receive up to $332 million from federal government to reduce emissions – Houston Public MediaA photo taken this Friday, October 13, 2017, from Upper Galveston Bay shows the ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery and Chemical Plant in Baytown, Texas. The Baytown Power Plant, which has a history of federal air quality violations, could receive up to $332 million from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of the National Decarbonization Initiative.… Read more: Baytown plant with troubled track record could receive up to $332 million from federal government to reduce emissions – Houston Public Media
- Environmentalists fend off ‘anti-development’ slurs in NepalNepal has a political focus on large-scale infrastructure development, and projects such as dams and highways lack adequate safety measures, raising environmental concerns for years. Despite international commitments and constitutional rights to a healthy environment, the Nepali government faces challenges in implementing effective environmental policies. Conservationists who advocate for nature and sustainable development argue that… Read more: Environmentalists fend off ‘anti-development’ slurs in Nepal
- This week’s environment, Ukrainian imports, fish, EasterThis week’s EU bubble was dominated by talks about the environment, agriculture and fisheries, including talks between the Polish and Ukrainian governments over angry protests by Polish farmers against cheap grain imports from Ukraine. ing. On Monday (March 25), EU environment ministers will discuss proposed amendments to the Waste Framework Directive and a draft regulation… Read more: This week’s environment, Ukrainian imports, fish, Easter
- Explainer: What Is Environmental Crime?Environmental crime, often sidelined and underestimated, is among the world’s most damaging, rapidly growing, and lucrative crimes. Understanding its complex nature, causes, and large-scale impacts is critical to uncovering the gaps that allow it to thrive and developing effective strategies to combat this pressing issue. — The ‘Low Risk, High Reward’ Nature of Environmental… Read more: Explainer: What Is Environmental Crime?
- Brussels airport tense in the face of government decision on environmental permitssummary Brussels Zaventem Airport is facing a decision to renew its environmental permit amid rising tensions over night flights and noise pollution. The Flemish government is proposing restrictions on aircraft movement and night flights, which would affect airlines such as Brussels Airlines and DHL. Banning night flights will impact cargo operations and weaken air connectivity,… Read more: Brussels airport tense in the face of government decision on environmental permits
- Poll manifesto must cover environment, Greens tell political parties | Mumbai NewsNAVI MUMBAI: In a bid to hold politicians accountable for protecting the environment, a group of environmental activists have launched a campaign to make nature a part of their election manifestos. In an open letter to all political parties, the activists said they would protect the environment and the steps they would take to ensure… Read more: Poll manifesto must cover environment, Greens tell political parties | Mumbai News
- Ecoview: Finding a snake is a good sign for the environment | FeaturesWant to know if you live in a healthy environment? Find a snake. All snakes are carnivores, meaning they eat other animals. The presence of prey means there are also healthy plants around. Snakes serve as a touchstone for uncontaminated, undisturbed habitat. Despite the less-than-charitable attitude toward these crooked reptiles, the absence of snakes where… Read more: Ecoview: Finding a snake is a good sign for the environment | Features
- Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment celebrates World Tuberculosis Daythank you for reading! Don’t miss this deal Get standard digital access to enjoy this article and more 4 months for $1 Already a subscriber? Login GREELEY, CO – NOVEMBER 18: Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, 1555 North 17th Street, as the sun sets on November 18, 2021 in Greeley. (Alex McIntyre/Staff… Read more: Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment celebrates World Tuberculosis Day
- 5 times Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke out publicly for environmental protectionarnold schwarzenegger He is just as passionate about saving the planet as he is about any other endeavor. Days after successfully completing the Arnold Sports Festival in the UK, the former California governor is back to defend his state from big oil. Despite being born in Austria, the Hollywood icon calls California his home and… Read more: 5 times Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke out publicly for environmental protection
- Key to Hurricane Recovery on Florida Beaches: Rustic Sea OatsARCADIA — From eye level, the shards of green that emerge from the dunes above and below Pinellas County’s barrier islands appear sparse and squat, almost tentative as they peer into the sun. But beneath the surface, they spread out, trapping sand in place and acting as a kind of skeleton for the entire ecosystem.… Read more: Key to Hurricane Recovery on Florida Beaches: Rustic Sea Oats
- Human Rights Court finds Peru guilty of violating residents’ right to a healthy environment – FirstpostThe Andean city of La Oroya, located in a high valley at 3,750 meters (12,300 feet) above sea level, is home to a heavy metal smelter that has been polluting residents and the environment for almost a century. AFP The Inter-American Court of Human Rights declared on Friday that Peru had violated residents’ “right to… Read more: Human Rights Court finds Peru guilty of violating residents’ right to a healthy environment – Firstpost
- The Inter-American Court’s decision in La Oroya sets an important precedent for protecting a healthy environment.San Jose, Costa Rica — The Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ decision in Community of La Oroya v. Peru set an important precedent for the protection of the right to a healthy environment and the appropriate state oversight of business activities throughout the Americas. The first-of-its-kind decision holds Peru accountable for failing to protect residents… Read more: The Inter-American Court’s decision in La Oroya sets an important precedent for protecting a healthy environment.
- Outgoing Environment Minister Popov reports on achievements over the past nine monthsOutgoing Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov briefed reporters on Friday on his activities over the past nine months. He pointed out that two criminal cases against Bulgaria in the field of environmental protection have already been concluded. Mr. Popov reported that the European Commission’s recognition of the methodology adopted for Dune was a major… Read more: Outgoing Environment Minister Popov reports on achievements over the past nine months
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid establishes a new environmentEmirates’ ambitious sustainability goals boosted by innovative new entity to foster green spaces Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued instructions to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority. The authority’s aim is to promote sustainable practices across various sectors, protect biodiversity and expand Dubai’s… Read more: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid establishes a new environment
- What about health and environment? – NewspaperThe fact that the Department of Health and the Department of Climate Change were not included in the first ministerial oath is a sad reflection of the priority that has been given to the welfare of the poor and those vulnerable to climate change. This unfortunately reveals policy myopia given the importance of social determinants… Read more: What about health and environment? – Newspaper
- Department of Justice and environmental groups accuse Campbell Soup of polluting Lake ErieThe U.S. Department of Justice and environmental groups have filed two lawsuits against Campbell, accusing the soup giant of polluting Lake Erie. Both lawsuits allege similar claims that Campbell’s manufacturing plant in Napoleon, Ohio, has been dumping sewage and pollutants into the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie, for years. The case was filed… Read more: Department of Justice and environmental groups accuse Campbell Soup of polluting Lake Erie