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How Green Tech Helps Create Sustainable Mobility in Cities

Earthava

Due to population growth, cities face challenges as they expand constantly, such as depletion of natural resources and pressure on infrastructure. Green tech also provides alternative renewable sources without depleting natural resources and harming the environment. A great example is a biofuel.

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Crop Exhibits, Solar Energy, Hay Contest Featured At Penn State Ag Progress Days Aug. 8-10

PA Environment Daily

Specialists from Penn State and other organizations will be on hand to answer questions about crop production, weed identification, water quality and biofuels. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Harrington Crops, Soils and Conservation Building during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days , Aug.

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EPA Publishes Proposed Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule

The Energy Law

The previous guidelines did not adequately address the requirements for biofuels processed at more than one facility, so the new regulations clarify the requirements for registration, recordkeeping, and reporting for biofuels produced in multiple facilities.

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EPA’s Support of Rural America in 2020

EPA

agriculture through announcing new grant opportunities and expanding biofuel pathways. We must continue to celebrate the work by American agriculture and rural America to protect our natural resources and strengthen our partnership with farmers and ranchers to ultimately reach our shared commitment to protecting the land, water and air.

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Building Resilience Through the Conservation Stewardship Program

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

CSP’s Approach to Conservation Farmers and ranchers are important managers of our shared air, water, and soil resources, and CSP recognizes and rewards this critical role. Conservation enhancements are designed to help farmers exceed the sustainable performance level for a given resource concern.

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Tiny Beads, Big Problem: Vermont Seeks to Ban Microbeads

Vermont Law

The sludge caught by these fine filters is either sent to a landfill, or used as biofuel: microbeads included. After 20 days on the floor and review by both the Committee on Human Services and the Committee on Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources, H. On January 30, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy.

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Correcting the Record: The IRA Made More Money Available for All Conservation Work

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

In addition to the IRA-created supplemental pools, each program also has a separate pool of Farm Bill funding that is still available for all traditional conservation work that the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has funded for decades.