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Elaine F. Leslie, a retired chief of biological resources in the National Park Service, and four other scientists have proposed a "wild idea" to rewild the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in the aftermath of the Dragon Bravo wildfire. Instead of rebuilding the destroyed infrastructure, they
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A recent research study published in ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences has highlighted the significance of mangrove forests in combating climate change. The study, conducted by Eastern University researchers, examined the impact of climate represented by Land Surface Temperature on mangrove forest health in
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As coastal regions across the United States face threats from rising seas and extreme rainfall, causing groundwater levels to rise, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) have introduced a bipartisan bill to help communities better prepare for the associated risks. The Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act
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A new bipartisan bill, the Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act, has been introduced in the US Congress to help coastal communities prepare for the growing threat of groundwater rise. The bill, co-sponsored by Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), aims to provide data-driven resources to help protect
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Baishan City, located in Jilin Province of China, has been actively promoting ecological environmental protection measures in recent years. By strictly adhering to regulations such as the "Jilin Province Soil Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations" and the rural revitalization strategy, the city has implemented comprehensive measures to prevent
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As the Shanxi Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Office warned of an impending heavy rainfall, five departments, including the Provincial Meteorological Bureau and the Provincial Water Resources Department, analyzed and assessed the flood control situation and implemented prevention and response work. The province is expected to experience heavy
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As of now, Colorado no longer offers inspections or export certifications for apiarists shipping bees to states requiring such certificates, a change that reflects the state's shift in approach to bee health monitoring and pollinator support. This shift follows the elimination of registration fees for beekeepers in 1990,
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Biodiversity crime is escalating in the Western Cape, South Africa, with CapeNature recording 12 cases between April and June this year, mostly involving flora. The conservation authority issued 23 fines, with four relating to the Marine Living Resources Act and 19 for contraventions of the Nature Conservation Ordinance. This alarming
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A plan to strengthen the health and resilience of the Navua catchment and Beqa lagoon was launched by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) on July 22, 2025. The Integrated Ecosystem Management Plan (IEMP) aims to improve the livelihoods
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In a significant move aimed at promoting transparency and efficiency, the Changle District Finance Bureau of Fuzhou City has approved an open online transaction for the transfer of 43,873 seedlings in the nursery of Erliu Village, Tantou Town, Changle District Natural Resources and Planning Bureau. The Changle District Public
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are partnering to gather information about conservation practices used on agricultural lands. Nearly 23,000 operators nationwide will receive the 2025 Conservation Effects Assessment Project survey,
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Silvopasture, a practice that combines trees and pastures, is gaining popularity in the United States. This approach has been more common in Central and South America, but is now being adopted in the US due to its environmental and economic benefits. Silvopasture provides shade for livestock, reducing stress and improving
