Tag: Environmental conservation
Study: Land Restoration Success Needs <0.27% Global GDP - Eco-Friendly
Recent research suggests that global land restoration efforts are not only feasible but also economically viable. A study conducted by Regreening Africa in Ghana on July 5, 2022, revealed that fulfilling existing land restoration...
Thailand Implements Plastic Waste Import Ban to Reduce Toxic Pollution
Thailand's Plastic Waste Import Ban to Reduce Toxic PollutionThailand has taken a significant step towards combating toxic pollution by implementing a ban on foreign imports of plastic waste. This decision comes following years of...
The Impact of Justin Trudeau’s Fossil Fuel Tax on Canada’s Economy
Justin Trudeau's Climate LegacyJustin Trudeau, Canada's charismatic prime minister known for his ambitious climate policies, has announced his resignation, marking the end of a decade-long tenure defined by his commitment to aggressive climate action....
Florida Manatees Denied Endangered Species Protections Despite Ongoing Die-Offs – EcoWatch
Florida Manatees Denied Endangered Species Protections Despite Ongoing Die-OffsA recent proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has stirred controversy in the environmental community regarding the status of Florida manatees. Despite ongoing...
Jon Waterman Discusses Alaska’s Changing Environment: ‘Into the Thaw’
Renowned journalist Jon Waterman delves into the heart of Alaska's changing environment in his latest work, "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis." As the world grapples with escalating climate breakdown...
Trump Administration Ordered to Restore $176 Million in Community and Environmental Grant Funding
In a totally huge win for environmental peeps, a federal judge on Monday ruled that the Trump administration gotta give back $176 million in grants to six cities and 13 nonprofits around the United...
Trump’s Border Wall Extension Endangers Arizona Wildlife – Eco-Friendly Solutions Needed
President Donald Trump is working on erecting a fresh chunk of the border wall dividing the United States and Mexico, and this time it's posing a threat to the movement of wildlife in a...
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...
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....
Mapping Reveals 80% Degraded Peatlands in England
Peatlands in England are in deep trouble, folks. Scientists have gone ahead and mapped them out, only to find that a whopping 80% of the country's peatlands and peat soils are dry or degraded....
