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A growing phenomenon in the United States is seeing state-managed insurance plans, such as California's Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan, take on the role of a "last resort" for homeowners in areas prone to natural disasters. As private insurance companies retreat from these high-risk
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has given 18 computer tablets to the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Oriental Mindoro as part of their efforts to support the IPs' roles as forest and biodiversity monitors in their ancestral domains. The turnover ceremony took place during the Mindoro Biodiversity
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Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers has officially designated the snow leopard as the country's national symbol, following a presidential decree issued in December 2023. This move comes as the country continues to play a prominent role in global conservation efforts, including spearheading a UN General Assembly initiative
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) emphasized the significance of the State Revolving Fund programs during a recent meeting of the Natural Resources Board. These programs provide financial assistance to municipalities across Wisconsin for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects that safeguard public health and water quality. Since
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $1.7 million to the city of Unionville for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project, estimated to cost nearly $1.8 million, aims to consolidate wastewater flows from two facilities and meet new effluent permit limitations. The upgrades will extend
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Colorado Governor Polis, along with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), have announced that the State of Colorado will provide funds to keep two visitor centers at Rocky Mountain National Park open during the federal government shutdown. This decision aims to help local
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Researchers from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, in collaboration with Terra Mare Conservation and the National Park Service, have conducted a comprehensive study on the decay of historic ship timbers. The study, recently published in the Journal of Fungi, revealed the types of decay present, the elemental chemistry
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) emphasized the significance of the State Revolving Fund programs during a recent Natural Resources Board meeting. The funds provide financial assistance to municipalities across the state for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, aimed at protecting public health and water quality. Since
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China's rise as a global power has had far-reaching consequences for the global economy, including a significant impact on trade and economic development. Researchers from Erasmus University have published a new study on the effects of China's trade shock on developing countries, specifically examining the phenomenon
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Research at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has explored the effects of supplemental lighting and nano-nutrients on rose growth performance, photosynthesis, and production. The study sought to evaluate the impact of high-pressure sodium (HPS) and light-emitting diode (LED) lighting in combination with various concentrations of nano-nutrients (Fe,
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A prescribed fire operation is being planned by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire, promote forest health, and improve wildlife habitat near Suncrest. The operation, which may start as soon as Wednesday, October 22, will take place on up to 433
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U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper's Fix Our Forests Act has gained significant support from western governors, the Southern Ute Tribe, and various water management and conservation organizations. The bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen forest management, support fire-safe communities, and streamline approvals for projects that protect communities and ecosystems
