The Impact of ‘Beauty Bias’ on Wildlife Conservation: A Concern for Public and Researchers
Conservation Efforts: Pretty Privilege PersistsSo, like, when we talk about wildlife and plant conservation, there’s this thing called “pretty privilege” that’s, like, everywhere. People tend to donate more moolah to help out the animals...
The Impact of Europe’s Lithium Rush on Mineral-Rich Communities
Mountain guide Eduardo Mostazo, born and raised in Cáceres, a small city in southwest Spain close to Portugal, faces a new challenge. The proposed lithium mine in the area is causing concern among Mostazo...
Protecting Seagrass Meadows to Prevent Billions in Damages
Seagrass meadows are apparently the unsung heroes of climate change mitigation, according to a new study. These underwater ecosystems have the capacity to capture and store massive amounts of carbon, making them a crucial...
The Impact of Rising Temperatures on US Corn Belt Insurance Claims
In the heartland of the United States, farmers have a safety net in the form of federally subsidized crop insurance. This insurance provides a sense of security when faced with unpredictable weather conditions like...
Exploring Wyoming’s Voluntary Water Conservation Programs – Latest Updates
In Cheyenne, Wyoming, the northernmost city getting Colorado River water, the state engineer and attorney general’s offices had a chat with legislators on the select water committee last week. The topic? Ongoing Colorado River...
Carbon Credit Scheme for Early Coal Plant Closures: A Breakthrough Initiative
Alright, so here we have this new rulebook from the Carbon registry Verra, which is all about creating carbon credits from shutting down coal power plants early and replacing them with cleaner energy sources....
Integrated Grid Planning: A Strategic Approach to Free Webcast
Electric utilities these days are under a lot of stress to upgrade their infrastructure, maintain the reliability of the grid, reach sustainability goals, and adhere to changing regulatory requirements — all while keeping their...
Reintroduction of Elk to UK After 3,000 Years – Eco-Friendly Project
Alright, so get this - there's a new project in town that's all about bringing back the European elk to the UK. Yeah, you heard that right. After successfully reintroducing beavers back into the...
Lawsuit reinstates climate data deleted by Trump’s USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture is finally getting its act together after a lawsuit forced them to restore climate-related information on their websites. Apparently, farmers really need this stuff to deal with rising...
Republican Opposition to Heat Safety Rules Threaten Worker Safety
Ain't nobody got time for a warming climate, am I right? It's getting hotter out there, and workers are feeling the heat, literally. But guess what? Donald Trump, soon after stepping into office, decided...