Tag: Environmental conservation
Fog Collection for Water in Arid Cities: Eco-Friendly Solution
A New Dawn for Water Scarcity: The Promise of Fog Collection in Arid CitiesIn a world that grapples with water scarcity, researchers have uncovered a potential lifeline in the form of harvested fog. Imagine...
Public Lands Conservation Preferred Over Oil and Gas Drilling: Poll
In the latest Conservation in the West Poll conducted by Colorado College, an overwhelming 72 percent of respondents across eight states expressed their support for prioritizing public lands conservation and outdoor recreation over oil...
Staff Cuts Threaten National Parks and Forest Service Management
Stuart Garbett, a dedicated seasonal wilderness ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, found himself in the midst of an unexpected turn of events last week. His routine of maintaining the Bridger-Teton National Forest in...
Metal Pollution Reduction Boosts Biodiversity in English Rivers
The reduction of metal pollution in English rivers has led to a significant boost in biodiversity, particularly benefiting freshwater invertebrates like the damselfly. Recent research conducted by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology...
Trump Order Fast-Tracks Projects Harming Wetlands, Environmental Groups Warn
President Donald Trump's recent executive order, "Declaring a National Energy Emergency," has sparked controversy among environmental groups due to its potential impacts on critical wetlands and waterways. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is...
Broad Support for Conservation and Climate Action in the West
The latest "Conservation in the West Poll" by Colorado College reveals a significant shift in public sentiment towards conservation over oil and gas development in the Western United States. With oil and gas production...
Unlocking Climate Solutions: Restoring Bogs for Carbon Sequestration
Restoring Bogs for Carbon Sequestration: A Vital Climate SolutionPeat bogs, while covering only 3% of the Earth's surface, play a significant role in sequestering carbon dioxide, making them crucial in combating climate change. However,...
Challenges of DRC’s Green Corridor Project: Engaging Forest Communities
A New Era for DRC's Green Corridor: Balancing Nature and CommunitiesIn a groundbreaking move, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently unveiled a monumental initiative known as the Green Corridor. Spanning a colossal area...
Can Trump legally freeze climate change funds?
Trump administration's freezing of climate change funds has thrown a wrench into the gears of President Joe Biden's environmental policies, particularly the bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These laws,...
UN’s Climate Fund Urges Global Support After US Funding Cuts
The UN's Climate Fund Seeks Global Support Amid US Funding CutsThe recent withdrawal of $4 billion in pledges by the United States to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has sparked concerns among global leaders...
