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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Conservation : The preservation or restoration of a natural environment for the social, ecological, or even economical benefit. For example, a program of river conservation will increase biodiversity while making the surrounding environment and people who live there healthier. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own.

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Testimony by Michael Shellenberger before the House Agriculture Committee on “Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors”

Environmental Progress

My name is Michael Shellenberger, and I am Founder and President of Environmental Progress, an independent and nonprofit research organization. [1] American farmers are world leaders in innovation, productivity, and environmental protection. The rate of soil loss is twice as high in developing nations as in developed ones.

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1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

Thank you one and all for your conservation leadership! 3 -- Op-Ed: Why Environmental Literacy Should Be Part Of Pennsylvania’s Education Standards - Anna R. The diversity, creativity and just the sheer number of projects and programs is truly amazing! This kind of leadership deserves our respect and the support by state lawmakers.