Tag: Environmental Conservation
Counties Supporting Trump Also Back Climate and Conservation Initiatives
In Florida, four counties that voted for Trump also supported conservation and climate initiatives. In Clay County, a ballot measure to increase taxes by $45 million passed to fund projects improving water quality, protecting...
Chancellor’s Fuel Duty Freeze in Budget 2024 Criticized by Green Campaigners
In her first budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that fuel duty will remain frozen for another year. This decision was made to avoid increasing the tax, which the chancellor believes would negatively impact...
Unveiling the First Map of Antarctica’s Green Space: Key Findings and Implications
Antarctica is a place of extremes, with harsh living conditions that challenge even the most resilient organisms. The recent discovery of green vegetation across the continent is a sign of changing times, as warmer...
Addressing Water Pollution Challenges in Baltimore: Lessons from Paris
Paris invested a significant amount of money to clean up the River Seine for the Olympic triathlon, but they still faced challenges with high bacteria levels leading to delays and one athlete falling ill....
Mitigating Methane Emissions from Wetlands to Achieve Climate Goals
Methane emissions from wetlands have been on the rise in recent years, despite efforts to reduce human sources of the potent greenhouse gas. While much attention has been focused on cutting emissions from fossil...
Wyoming’s Land Offer: Grand Teton Park or Developers?
As the sun sets behind the Grand Teton Mountains, a local outfitter named Jake Hutton leads a horseback tour of the Kelly Parcel, sharing thrilling stories of encounters with grizzly bears. The 640-acre state-owned...