Tag: Environmental conservation
Nickel Rush Threatens Indonesia’s Last Nomadic Tribes and Forests
**Nickel Mining Threatens Indonesia's Last Nomadic Tribes and Forests**In the heart of Halmahera Island, Indonesia, the Indigenous O’Hongana Manyawa people, also known as the Tobelo Dalam, are facing a dire threat to their way...
Global Pact on Plastic Pollution: Importance of Production Curbs
Global Pact on Plastic Pollution: Addressing the Urgent Need for Production CurbsDelegates from more than 175 countries have gathered in Busan, South Korea, for a crucial environmental summit aimed at combating the escalating crisis...
Preserving the Great Salt Lake: Reducing Alfalfa Growth for Environmental Conservation
Preserving the Great Salt LakeThe Great Salt Lake, the largest saline lake in the U.S., is facing a dire threat - it is shrinking rapidly. Recent research indicates that the key to saving this...
Biden’s Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Ban Unrivalled by Trump – EcoWatch
President Joe Biden has taken a bold step towards protecting the environment by announcing a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of coastal waters in the United States. This...
Preserving Coral Reefs: A Compelling Business Opportunity
Preserving Coral Reefs: A Vital Investment in Our FutureIn 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Amid the devastation, marine scientist Ernesto Diaz...
Offshore Carbon Storage: Developers Target Louisiana & Texas Coasts
Offshore Carbon Storage: A Blessing or a Curse?In the bountiful waters off Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a once-thriving fishing community now faces a bleak reality. Fishers report a catastrophic drop in their catch from 1...
Protecting Forests in Global North Countries: A Call to Action
Protecting Forests in Global North Countries: A Call to ActionSikeade Egbuwalo, the biodiversity lead at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Environment, is sounding the alarm on the impacts of logging in the Global North that...
Chicago Achieves 100% Clean Energy Goal for City Buildings
Chicago Achieves 100% Clean Energy Goal for City BuildingsIn a groundbreaking move for environmental sustainability, the city of Chicago has successfully transitioned all of its more than 400 municipal buildings to run on renewable...
Arbor Day Foundation’s 10 Million Tree Planting Initiative in Response to Hurricane Destruction –...
The Arbor Day Foundation's 10 Million Tree Planting Initiative in Response to Hurricane DestructionIn a bold move to combat the devastating effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) has pledged...
Deep-Sea Mining: Key Facts and Information for Beginners – EcoWatch
Deep-Sea Mining: Balancing Need with Environmental ImpactIn the vast expanse of Earth's oceans lies a treasure trove of mineral deposits that hold the key to powering our increasingly green world. However, the pursuit of...
