Climate change
At a town hall event in rural Pinedale, Wyoming, Representative Harriet Hageman faced an angry crowd as she attempted to justify the government's planned repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "endangerment finding" - a determination that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public
Climate change
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah recently met a high-powered Ethiopian delegation to discuss enhanced cooperation on climate change, mass afforestation, and green development initiatives. The meeting marked a significant step in strengthening the friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and Ethiopia. The delegation was briefed on Sindh's
Climate change
Africa is on the front lines of the climate crisis, with nearly 600 million people lacking access to electricity and close to one billion relying on traditional biofuels for cooking. The continent is also vulnerable to climate change, having contributed less than 5% of the world's greenhouse gas
Climate change
Global climate change has caused a significant decline in ocean pH levels, posing a major threat to coral reef ecosystems. A recent research study published in the international journal Research has shed light on the diverse survival strategies of reef-building corals in response to ocean acidification. The study has identified
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Platform Housing Group, a leading housing association in Herefordshire, has joined the Future Homes Hub, a collaborative project aimed at promoting high-quality, sustainable housing. This partnership aligns with Platform's sustainability goals, including achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. By joining the initiative, Platform will work with
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A new study from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University has found that circular economy indicators play a crucial role in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in European Union (EU) countries. The research, published in E+M Ekonomie a Management, used panel regression analysis to determine which circular economy indicators most
Climate change
Investigations into accurate biomass estimation for forest management and climate change mitigation have led to new research on the application of LiDAR data from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in estimating above-ground and total biomass in Eucalyptus globulus and Pinus pinaster stands in central and northern Portugal. Funded by the Portuguese
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Horsham District Council, a UK local authority, has introduced a new all-electric collections vehicle to its waste collection fleet. This move is part of the Council's efforts to address climate change and achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The new vehicle, which replaces a previous
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Researchers from Isfahan University of Technology have discovered a strong correlation between human activities and groundwater storage changes in the Lake Urmia Basin, Iran. Using an integrated approach of remote sensing and Google Earth Engine, the study analyzed the effects of built-up areas, cropland, and surface water on groundwater storage
Climate change
Researchers from Polytechnic University Milan in Milan, Italy have developed a new tool, GlacioTools, to simplify geospatial data processing for glacier studies. The tool, designed for QGIS, automates various tasks such as in-situ survey reporting, surface displacement and velocity map generation, and GCP documentation. This integration is expected to enhance
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A new report on sustainable development in the "Desert-Gobi-Wilderness" region highlights the importance of photovoltaic energy and multi-industry integration in achieving sustainable development. According to research from Xinjiang University, the coordinated development of multiple industries based on photovoltaic energy is key to transforming and upgrading the energy structure
Climate change
The North Herts Council and UK Government have announced a new grant program to support community groups and businesses in creating a greener and more resilient North Herts district. The Sustainable Communities Grant, funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, aims to reduce emissions, adapt to climate
