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A Lifeline for New York’s Threatened Wetlands

Inside Climate News

The citys only wetlands mitigation bank on Staten Island sells credits to waterfront developers so they can comply with a federal no net loss policy for these coastal ecosystems. By Lauren Dalban Once a regular victim of illegal midnight dumping, Saw Mill Creek Marsh now provides habitat for three dozen species of birds, including the saltmarsh sparrow, whose population numbers are declining due to sea level rise encroaching on their breeding grounds.

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Renewable energy investments reached a record high in 2024

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen A BloombergNEF (BNEF) report has revealed that 2024 was a bumper year for clean energy investments across the globe. In Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025, the energy analysts found that in 2024, clean energy investments reached a record high of $2.1tn and were responsible for the sector’s growth by 11%. The electrification of transport, renewable energy and power grids were the most popular investments. $757bn was invested in electrified transport which led the wa

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Environmental law and litigation Updates – January 2025.

Environmental Law Centre

Highlights: Canary in the Coal Mine? The GOA announced its initiative to modernize coal mining (on Friday before Christmas) but it seems further consultation will be limited to the coal. The post Environmental law and litigation Updates – January 2025. appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Vacatur of Some Oil and Gas Leases

MGKF Law

In a January 17, 2025 opinion in the cases of Montana Wildlife Federation et al. v. Deb Haaland et al. and Western Watersheds Project et al. v. Deb Haaland et al. , the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit examined a number of oil and gas leases in Idaho and Montana sold during the prior Trump administration, vacating some and overturning vacatur of others.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri