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Master Watershed Steward Dean Neely Takes A Hands-On Approach To Conservation In Monroe County

PA Environment Daily

He volunteers for lots of hands-on work, public education and outreach. The boardwalk is used as an educational tool for students and the public. He noted that a big emphasis for him is working to decrease the rapid pace of deforestation for warehouses and solar farms.

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Analysis: How Costa Rica reversed deforestation and raised millions for conservation

A Greener Life

During last November’s COP26 climate change conference, the president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, signed an agreement that will see US$20 million flow towards the conservation of the country’s forests, funds earmarked to increase protection and help avoid deforestation.

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Jason Gray Joins the Emmett Institute as Project Director, Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force

Legal Planet

In his new role as Project Director of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force , Jason will help direct a major sub-national coalition focused on reducing tropical deforestation and advancing inclusive, equitable, low-emissions development at jurisdiction scale. Jason received his J.D. from Gonzaga University in biology and French.

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Profs. William Boyd and Alex Wang Join Prof. Ted Parson in Emmett Institute Faculty Leadership

Legal Planet

Both are leading scholars in their fields, exceptional classroom educators, and leaders of public interest initiatives that are shaping climate change and environmental law and policy in California, the U.S., Like Professors Boyd and Wang, Ted Parson shares a commitment to education, research, and public service.

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KRUNK Movement Goes Global: A Cross-Cultural Music Collaboration Creates Suubi A Global Anthem For Change To Amplify Sustainability, Hope, And The Arts Linking Allegheny County And Uganda

PA Environment Daily

This collaboration builds on The KRUNK Movements 2023 initiative with the Green Building Alliance , which integrated music into environmental education. A Song That Transcends Borders Suubi was brought to life through the passion and dedication of young artists, producers, and educators from both Pittsburgh and Uganda.

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Analysis: Energy needs drive deforestation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

A Greener Life

The rate of deforestation has since slowed, but it is still of major concern. Timber smuggling is another major cause of deforestation in the region. Khan says this is partly due to deforestation, adding: “This is a significant increase, and if this trend continues until the end of 2100, there is a fear of a further 3C increase.

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Celebrate World Book Day with environmental themed titles for children

A Greener Life

The Emerald Forest Set on Indonesias tropical island Sumatra, where deforestation has challenged the animals dependent on the tropical rainforest , the Emerald Forest is a picture book by author Catherine Ward and Illustrator Karen Littlewood.