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Women in Conservation

Washington Nature

by Leah Palmer, TNC Writer/Editor From scientists to burn bosses, lobbyists to land stewards, DEI practitioners to fundraisers, the women and femmes staff at The Nature Conservancy in Washington contribute some of the leading interventions in conservation, while simultaneously facing unique challenges in a field dominated by men.

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Utah’s Water Dilemma

Circle of Blue

Utah, they insist, can do much more to conserve its existing freshwater reserves. In Utah’s southwest corner, the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District is championing the $260 million Pine Valley Water Supply project , currently under review by the Bureau of Land Management.

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Science denial is still an issue ahead of COP28

Real Climate

But the effect of greenhouse gases is not even investigated in the paper – which suggests the title is politically motivated. Is it sheer incompetence or is it politically motivated? Let’s hope it was not political on the part of that institution, but just a bad mistake. It is a scandal.

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Original Student 'Hellbender Defenders' Celebrate 5-Year Anniversary Of PA's Official State Amphibian And Clean Water Ambassador

PA Environment Daily

Those original “Hellbender Defenders” have been inspired to pursue careers in the fields of conservation, education, and the environment. She also graduated with minors in Biology and Political Science. When a new session began in January 2019, the measure was reintroduced as Senate Bill 9. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) in 2018.

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As West Withers Corporations Consolidate Land and Water Rights

Circle of Blue

In 2019, that same company was in the news for purchasing water rights throughout the state and attempting to sell and lease them, prompting an ongoing legislative review of water marketing. Conservation groups use them to increase in-stream flows to help native fish. This is known as water banking. Banking serves several purposes.

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Environmental and Labour Groups Join Forces to Demand the Federal Government Expedite Sustainable Jobs Bill

Enviromental Defense

It’s time for the government to fulfill its 2019 promise. Members of Parliament must put politics aside and pass this important legislation.” The impacts of the energy transition are already being felt across the country. Waiting any longer could be too late for some workers and their families.

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HotSpots H2O: Polluted Rivers, Scarce Water, Sinking Capital: Report Warns of Dire Water Threats Facing Indonesia

Circle of Blue

Jakarta, Indonesia in 2019. The root of these diverse challenges is, at least in part, political and institutional. Depending on how effectively they are addressed, water issues could slice 7 percent from Indonesia’s GDP in 2045—or boost it by 3 percent. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue.