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Making Polluters Pay for Climate Consequences

Legal Planet

The California Natural Resources Agencys Fourth Climate Assessment estimates that California will face at least $113 billion in annual climate change costs by 2050. Assemblymember Dawn Addis commented on AB 1243: The Central Coast has faced the devastating impacts of climate change, from floods and wildfires to coastal erosion.

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Native American Stereotyping Contributes to Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

A detailed understanding of the forested areas, how the landscape moved and shifted, and how cool burn fires (with lower heat intensities than wildfires) would move, was common TEK knowledge. This encouraged game to return for the fresh shoots, and provided better basketry material.

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DCNR: 5th Fall Foliage Report: Some Color Is Fading In Northern PA, But Middle And Southern Areas Will Have Vivid Foliage This Coming Week

PA Environment Daily

On October 24, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its fifth Fall Foliage Report saying cool nights and warm, sunny days have continued to stimulate steady change in Pennsylvania forests.

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Natural Lands: Borough Of Chester Heights Adds 40 Acres Of Open Space In Delaware County

PA Environment Daily

Its always a cause for celebration when a community invests in open space, said Natural Lands President Oliver Bass. More than just places to hike or relax, preserved open space cools and cleans the air we breathe, absorbs floodwaters, filters the water we drink, and gives wildlife food and habitat.

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Forest to MI Faucet: Using Trees to Keep Water Sources Pristine

Circle of Blue

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio – April 24, 2023 A forest expert at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is putting together a program to use trees to help keep sources of drinking water cleaner. The shade from trees cools the water which is becoming more critical as climate change is warming lakes and streams.

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Berks Nature: New Data On The Annual Economic Value Of Nature Documents $853 Million In Savings, $938 Million In Outdoor Recreation Benefits To Citizens of Berks County

PA Environment Daily

All too often, natural community assets such as these are taken for granted because of their on-going, reliable, but understated services. NewsClip: -- Reading Eagle: Berks Nature Emphasizes Community Planning During State Of The Environment Breakfast Resource Links - Return On Environment: -- New Laurel Highlands Study Documents $3.7

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What’s Up With Water – November 8, 2021

Circle of Blue

Google officials say their data centers need more water to cool the equipment, but neither the city nor Google will say exactly how much more. Randy Claramunt is a biologist with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources told Circle of Blue that it has been taking a slow approach.

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