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As Drought Grips American West, Irrigation Becomes Selling Point for Michigan

Circle of Blue

By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue – September 27, 2021. Oh, and one more essential risk reducer: water. Even though Walton sowed his 2021 crops of corn and soybean during the driest spring planting conditions state meteorologists ever recorded in Michigan, his fall harvest looks to be strong, maybe one of the best in years.

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Inside Climate News: Gov. Shapiro Provides Fresh Support To Key Changes Recommended In 2020 Grand Jury Report To Tighten Regulation Of The Natural Gas Drilling Industry To Better Protect Public Health, Environment

PA Environment Daily

Shapiro’s office supporting “key recommendations” in a 2020 Grand Jury Report that concluded DEP’s oil and gas regulatory program failed to protect public health and the environment. Our government has a duty to set, and enforce, ground rules that protect public health and safety. Josh Shapiro, as saying, Gov. Read more here.

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The Fifth National Climate Assessment: Implications for Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

from Chapter 4 of the Fifth National Climate Assessment The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) was released on November 14, 2023. However, the publication also presents planned solutions to reduce emissions and transform toward increasingly robust farming systems.

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Policy News: December 20, 2021

ESA

California, Arizona, Nevada and the federal government reach agreement to reduce water consumption in the Colorado River basin. Conservation: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act ( S. Offshore royalties would increase to a minimum of 14% from 12.5%.

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Waste and Water Woes

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

Photo credit: USDA Editor’s Note: This guest post by Michael Happ, Program Associate for Climate and Rural Communities at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, (IATP), discusses how popular conservation programs should focus on small-scale and sustainable farms, not industrial-scale farms. water resources.

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76 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1 Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1 Million In 37 Clean Energy Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: USDA Sends PA $5.2

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Presentations Now Available From Shale Gas & Public Health Conference In Nov. Hosted By PA League Of Women Voters & University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health

PA Environment Daily

The 10th Annual Shale Gas and Public Health Conference hosted by the League Of Women Voters Of PA and University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health was held November 15-16. The Conference featured new research presented by national experts on shale and public health impacts, and practical applications. Ketyer, M.D.,