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FRESH, April 5, 2022: U.S. Lawmakers Propose Great Lakes Federal Agency

Circle of Blue

lawmakers are pushing to create a new agency dedicated to sustainable development in the Great Lakes region. Other grants will be spent on projects to reduce gang violence, restore historic sites, and fund health technology. The post FRESH, April 5, 2022: U.S. ON THE HILL: U.S.

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What Happens to Wind Turbine Blades at the End of Their Life Cycle?

Union of Concerned Scientists

While today’s carbon fiber and fiberglass require lots of energ y to produce and are hard to recycle , incorporating more bio-materials into their composites and developing new recycling technologies can reduce their footprint. Some strategies include: Ensure an ethical, sustainable supply of balsa wood.

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What today’s students think about climate change

Legal Planet

–Sean Post, JD 2022. –Kelsey Manes, JD 2022. What makes me most optimistic are the recent technological innovations and falling costs for renewable energy generation, battery storage and alternative fuel vehicles. –Richard Diaz, Master of Public Policy candidate, 2022. –Polina Hristova, LLM 2022.

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Introducing the Global Ghost Gear Initiative Small Grants Recipients of 2022

Ocean Conservancy

In 2022, the GGGI Small Grants program received 15 applications from members in 10 countries that spanned from East Africa to South and Southeast Asia, Europe and North America. Expanding and developing their media, communication and educational resources. Building awareness and capacity for fishers to prevent ghost gear in the region.

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Allegheny College To Host Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development At Universities June 16-17

PA Environment Daily

Allegheny College in Crawford County will host the Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2022), June 16–17, 2022. This year's symposium focuses on "Educating the Sustainability Leaders of the Future" and will contribute to development of this fast-growing field.

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2022 OECD Green Growth and Sustainable Development Forum Will Discuss Green Innovation and the Impact of Economic Shocks

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The 2022 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Green Growth and Sustainable Development (GGSD) Forum will meet at their headquarters in Paris, France, November 22-23, 2022. Bergeson and Carla N. Registration is open to join online or in person.

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Canada joins historic commitment to end international fossil fuel finance by end of 2022

Enviromental Defense

Glasgow — Today at COP26, Canada, US, Mali, UK, and 20 other countries and institutions from both developed and developing countries launched a joint statement committing to end direct international public finance for unabated coal, oil and gas by the end of 2022 and prioritize clean energy finance. ” .