Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The deadly clashes reflect heightened competition over natural resources in an area experiencing rapid environmental change. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — December 20, 2021. One hundred thousand people are displaced after ethnic clashes broke out in northern Cameroon earlier this month.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

The January 24 meeting of DCNR’s Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council will feature a discussion of the newly released Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania Report conclusions and recommendations. Join The Meeting The meeting will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

According to ABC4 , a recent report from the Utah Department of Natural Resources and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality found that the town’s drinking water tank has run completely dry due to overuse and low spring water flows. A Utah Town Runs Out of Water Amid Worsening Drought.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: EPA, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 22, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Tyco Fire Products and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources took part in a virtual water summit this week to negotiate a permanent solution for PFAS contaminants in the water supply in the town of Peshtigo.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Farmers, like 72-year-old Mbonagaija Nestoli, can also earn more income by growing the natural resource, which acts as a wall against swollen rivers and can stop riverbanks from collapsing. The post The Stream, November 24, 2021: Industrial Fisheries Are Costing Millions of Africans Their Jobs appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue – September 27, 2021. Even though Walton sowed his 2021 crops of corn and soybean during the driest spring planting conditions state meteorologists ever recorded in Michigan, his fall harvest looks to be strong, maybe one of the best in years. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The end of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session saw notable legislation on climate, heat, clean energy, water, and land use become law. The post 2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted? Ecological Conservation. This year saw significant budget allocations to facilitate California’s conservation goals.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

DCNR’s Conservation and Natural Resources Council is scheduled to meet September 28 to hear updates on three new state parks and new utility-scale solar facility guidance. Annual Report CNRAC recently submitted its 2021-22 annual report to Gov. Wolf and the legislature.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

But for states like California, with large populations, an ambitious and necessary clean energy timeline , and ongoing natural resource issues , where to actually build these projects will require thoughtful planning. Source: 2021 SB 100 Joint Agency Report, California Energy Commission.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

historic investment of $90 million for more than 330 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. Under the administration of Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On September 28, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn celebrated the Delaware & Hudson Rail-Trail as Pennsylvania’s 2021 Trail of the Year. The Rail-Trail Council continues to develop the trail and will celebrate 30 years as an organization in April 2021.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 12, 2021

A report from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources found that nearby drinking water wells were not affected by a 2019 leak of hydraulic fracturing waste in Washington County. The post The Stream, August 12, 2021: Major Rivers in India Are Rising To Dangerous Levels appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Although the nuclear bailout was repealed and refunded in 2021, some of the law’s other egregious provisions requiring ratepayers across the state to subsidize money-losing coal plants and gutting renewable energy and energy efficiency standards are still in place today. Even if you don’t live in Ohio, you may have heard about H.B.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2022

In March 2021, just over one year ago, he announced that the department was putting a greater focus on getting more healthy food to more people. It wasn’t the first time Vilsack had used the term. But last week was the first time we’ve seen a summary of the steps being taken to do that.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

By conserving and stewarding our Commonwealth's natural resources, DCNR is vital to Pennsylvania's booming outdoor recreation industry. million in 2021 but is still higher than the average of the three pre-COVID years. According to the U.S. million acres of state forests. In 2022, an estimated 37.9

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a state that prides itself on innovative leadership when it comes to so many other areas of environmental and natural resource policy, California’s water rights law is sorely in need of modernization. Compared to most other states, California has a fragmented and inefficient water rights system.

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Legal Planet

JULY 1, 2022

Then, in 2021, Oregon and Maine passed their own extended producer responsibility laws (Colorado followed earlier this year)—each with its own unique structure. With a strong ballot initiative poised to go to the voters this November and a couple of success stories on the books, the playing field had changed.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2021

The Awards include-- -- Sandy Cochran Award for Excellence in Natural Resource Education This award honors individuals or programs designing, developing, and implementing educational programs focused on the conservation and management of Pennsylvania’s natural resources. Posted: July 12, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

By Erin Frederick, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator In 2021, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program grew to 770 dedicated community volunteers in 28 counties that logged 25,752 volunteer hours across the state. Since the program began in 2013, this brings the total volunteer hours to 79,828 hours, valued at $2.2

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources looking for ideas on how it can improve information about its trails for trail users. As part of this initiative, DCNR has launched an online survey to gather feedback about the kind of information trail users want before using a trail and while on a trail.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

This internship opportunity is a perfect match for students wanting to learn about natural resource management, work with private and public landowners, connect with a broad partnership of conservation professionals, and get their hands dirty while improving the landscape for water quality, wildlife habitat, and human communities.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The assessment further identified rising health issues related to natural resource extractions [defined by the Health Department as oil and gas development ] and the health impacts resulting from climate change as two of the top five threats affecting health outcomes of Pennsylvanians.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 17, 2023

By incentivizing the occupation of land, ownership by force, and exploitation of natural resources, the state and federal governments promoted the violent dispossession and genocide of Native Americans from the land. Of course, Native Americans were not eligible for US citizenship until 60 years later, in 1924.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Technical expertise is provided by the following partners: Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Penn State Extension.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Brett Walton, Circle of Blue November 29, 2021. I think it’s much cheaper to take water to the people than move people to the water,” Todd Adams, deputy director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, said at the Utah Water Summit in October. You disrupt a lot less lives that way.”.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 12, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its last Fall Foliage Report that gives a preview of next week’s leaf viewing. Related Articles: -- DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Meets Nov.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 9, 2023

Though the San Luis Valley is not the first to use easements to conserve groundwater — Nebraska’s Central Platte Natural Resources District has had them for 15 years — the San Luis Valley’s experience struck a chord, becoming the water-sector equivalent of a viral hit.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The shortage resulted from the accelerated shutdowns of polluting resources such as coal-fired power plants and a higher forecast for energy needs. In the MISO region, how much energy resources get paid for their commitment to produce electricity has seen big swings. If supplies do not meet the reliability target the price is high.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On November 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the public is invited to again vote online for the 2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year , choosing from among four waterways nominated throughout the state. Posted: November 29, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 13, 2022

Current Sign-In Opportunities Keep Washington Evergreen is in the Natural Resources Committees of both chambers. The Lorraine Loomis Act for Salmon Recovery is in the House Natural Resources Committee. When the Legislature went virtual for last year’s 2021 session, lawmakers and advocates alike had to make adjustments.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

To tackle this topic head-on, UCS, together with the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Sierra Club, commissioned a study of the impacts of truck regulations on employment from Environmental Resources Management (ERM), an independent consultant. Source: ERM 2022 ).

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 20, 2022

Chairman Manuel Heart of the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe in southwest Colorado stands in front of the tribal office complex on November 18, 2021. 0 Comments / December 14, 2021. Circle Blue 2021-12-14 12:00:35 2021-12-15 14:29:07 This Central Valley Town Has a Carcinogen in its Water. Michael Elizabeth Sakas/CPR News).

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

On September 30, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its first Fall Foliage Report that gives a preview of the leaf viewing season. Posted: September 30, 2021] PA Environment Digest It concluded-- “Expect a vibrant, beautiful show!”

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Our natural resources, including trees, are critical infrastructure,” Executive Director Heather Manzo said. ACCD celebrates 75 years of contributions to the county, including preserving farmland, restoring local land and waterways and protecting natural resources through the enforcement of state regulations.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While about one out of every 10 households experienced food insecurity in 2021, many more were unable to support their own health by purchasing sustainable and nutritious foods. Expanding the definition of food security is important for two reasons. First, the current limited definition conceals the real scale of the problem.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 2, 2021

“While Colorado River water users have invested billions of dollars to reduce consumption and increase resiliency, the situation we face today is real and urgent,” John Entsminger, the general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, said at a House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing on May 25. million acres.

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