Natural resources
The devastating wildfire that struck the town of Jasper in July 2024 was sparked by three lightning strikes within three minutes, igniting fires that quickly merged about 23 kilometres south of the town. The resulting fire, which ravaged roughly a third of the buildings in Jasper, exploded so quickly that
Natural resources
Appian Capital Advisory Limited has announced the launch of a critical minerals, metals and mining fund for emerging markets, partnering with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The $1 billion fund will invest in responsible, high-impact mining projects for essential commodities, supporting economic growth, job
Natural resources
Qinghai Province in the People's Republic of China has been rapidly developing its ecological study and research programs, with a focus on international ecotourism and education. The province has established several national parks, including the Qilian Mountains National Park candidate area and the Qinghai Lake National Park candidate
Natural resources
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
LEDs
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,
Natural resources
Trinity Consultants, a leading global environmental consulting firm, has announced the acquisition of GeoSystems Analysis Inc., a hydrology and natural resources consultancy based in Tucson, Arizona. The acquisition positions Trinity for continued growth and innovation, expanding its environmental services portfolio in North America and beyond. With the addition of GSA,
Natural resources
Appian Capital Advisory Limited has announced the launch of a critical minerals, metals and mining fund for emerging markets, partnering with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to establish a US$1 billion fund focusing on responsible, high-impact mining projects. The fund will target equity, credit, and royalty investments in metals,
Mining industry
The completion of the NI 43-101 Technical Report for Buscar Company's U.S. mining project marks a significant milestone in the company's efforts to develop its gold and rare earth element reserves. Prepared by Dr. Abe Beagles, a Qualified Geologist with over 40 years of international
Mining industry
Resources Minister Shane Jones is leading a campaign to attract international investment and collaboration in New Zealand's natural resources. As part of this effort, he will attend the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia, and two major geothermal conferences in the United States. Jones emphasizes
Natural resources
Home gardeners are adopting water-wise gardening techniques to reduce their carbon footprint and sustain their gardens in the face of climate change and rising temperatures. Water scarcity is a pressing issue globally, and gardeners in the American Southwest are leading the way in adopting drought-tolerant planting, rainwater harvesting, and other
Natural resources
Efforts to mitigate the environmental threat posed by historic copper mine tailings, known as stamp sands, to Buffalo Reef in Lake Superior's Grand Traverse Bay have been ongoing for years. Dredging crews initially removed a 25-foot-high bank from the Lake Superior shoreline in 2019, and subsequent harbor dredging
Natural resources
Africa's path towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future must be guided by the principles of justice, equity, and accountability. The continent, despite contributing less than 4% of global carbon emissions, bears the brunt of pollution and climate-related disasters. However, poorly designed or externally imposed "net
