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The State of Global Coastal Ecosystems Report, released at the 2025 Global Coastal Forum, paints a dire picture of the world's coastal ecosystems. The report, compiled by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the World Conservation Union (IUCN), assesses the distribution, changes, and influencing factors of 13 types
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New York State has announced eight community projects and nonprofit awards totaling $2.4 million in funding through the South Shore Estuary Reserve (SSER) Local Assistance Grants Program. These awards aim to improve water quality, increase shoreline resilience, improve habitat health, and advance environmental education and economic development. The funding
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Bhutan has made a historic commitment to safeguarding its biodiversity and ecosystems by launching the 5th National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) on World Ozone Day. The NBSAP sets 20 ambitious targets to strengthen ecosystems, link conservation with livelihoods, cultural heritage, and economic resilience, and promote harmony between people
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On Saturday, October 4, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Department of Environmental Conservation encouraged residents to participate in events for Wildlife Day, celebrating New York's diverse wildlife and habitats. This year's Wildlife Day is part of the Love
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Watershed coordinator Josh Anderson knows the challenges of implementing conservation on a shoestring budget, particularly with the uncertainty of federal funding. The Walsh County Three Rivers Soil Conservation District has been relying on grants from the Environmental Protection Agency, but the change in federal leadership and cuts in the Trump
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The decision made by the Federal Court of the 1st Region, responding to a Public Civil Action filed by the State Attorney General's Office (PGE) and the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF), allocated R$92 million in environmental compensation owed by Norte Energia S/A to
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Philippine Congress Representative Leila de Lima has called out the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for allowing the continuous mining of black sand across the country, citing ecological and security concerns. De Lima underscored the need for the agency to take a proactive stance against the practice, which
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Researchers from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria, have conducted a study to investigate the diversity and ecological patterns of marine fungi associated with decayed wood in the mangrove ecosystems of Tarout Island, Saudi Arabia. The team isolated 17 fungal species from four distinct mangrove
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners in Idaho for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). This program helps producers enroll wetlands, grasslands, and farmlands into conservation easements, with the goal of protecting and enhancing natural resources. Applications are due by
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A new research study from the Colorado State University has developed a low-cost, automated water sampler that leverages Internet of Things (IoT) technology for near-real-time, edge-of-field water monitoring. The device, created by the Colorado State University Agricultural Water Quality Program, addresses the challenges of traditional automated samplers, which are often
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As the tech sector grows, it is heavily reliant on natural resources, consuming vast amounts of water, energy, and minerals. Furthermore, the sector is facing rising risks from climate change and ecosystem degradation, threatening its social and regulatory license to operate. A new report from the World Economic Forum highlights
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Researchers at IPB University in Bogor, Indonesia, have investigated the suitability of incinerators for port solid waste management in Tanjung Luar Fishing Port. The study aimed to analyze fisheries' activities and formulate strategies for implementing incinerator technology in the port. The researchers used descriptive analysis, score methods, and Analytic
