Tag: Environmental conservation
Managing Tourism in Hudson Valley Village Parks: Conflicting Perspectives
The Hudson Valley Village Parks Face Turmoil Amid Growing TourismAmid the picturesque landscapes of Cold Spring, New York, Lori Moss, a native of the village, stood at the overlook of Breakneck Ridge, gazing out...
Carbon Sequestration: Ancient Ingenuity for Long-Term Storage
The Amazon rainforest, known for its lush plant and animal life, holds a hidden secret beneath its surface. Centuries ago, Indigenous communities devised a clever solution to enrich the poor soil in the region...
Conservation Funding Favors Large Vertebrates Over Lesser-Known Species
Conservation Funding: A Closer Look at the Disparities in Support for Endangered SpeciesWhen we think of conservation efforts, our minds may conjure images of majestic elephants, powerful rhinoceroses, or colorful parrots. These larger, dynamic...
Greenpeace Faces $300M Lawsuit, Risking Bankruptcy – EcoWatch
Greenpeace USA, a renowned environmental group, found itself embroiled in a $300 million lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer, a Dallas-based company. The legal battle, which commenced in North Dakota on February 11, 2025, poses...
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...
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,...
