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Scientists Re-Discover Giant Rat Not Seen in 30+ Years

Cool Green Science

A TNC-funded expedition in the Solomon Islands has re-discovered a giant rat species. The post Scientists Re-Discover Giant Rat Not Seen in 30+ Years appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Rewilding Japan With Clearings in the Forest and Crowdfunding Campaigns

Inside Climate News

Preserving the nation’s biodiversity requires opening up meadows in its vast cedar plantations. Conservationists are making headway, but progress depends on reconnecting youth with nature. Photos and story by James Whitlow Delano “Atta!” shouts Seiichi Dejima, of the Nature Conservation Society of Japan (NCSJ), as he raises binoculars to his eyes. He’s spotted one of a breeding pair of endangered Japanese golden eagles on a perch, high above, in the 10,000 hectare (25,000 acre) Akaya Forest in J

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Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition Highlights Jennings Environmental Ed Center Beavers; March 25 & April 8 Eclipse; More Activities

PA Environment Daily

The March issue of The Catalyst from the Butler County-based Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition highlights the beaver impacts at Jennings Environmental Education Center and upcoming solar eclipse and other activities. Beavers vs. Jennings For those who regularly traverse the hiking trails at Jennings Environmental Education Center, there is a good chance you have seen the effects of beaver activity over the past few years, if not caught a glimpse of the beavers themselves.

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EV Charger Data Apocalypse

Greenbuilding Law

Last week the House of Representatives passed a measure to effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data from exploitation by the People’s Republic of China on national security grounds. The week before President Biden issued an Executive Order establishing protections for Americans’ sensitive personal data from sale to countries of concern.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.17.24

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20,

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Analysis: Putin smashes through the wall of democracy by claiming a resounding landslide victory 

A Greener Life

Vladimir Putin. Photo credit: Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP. By Anders Lorenzen Vladimir Putin will be the President of Russia until at least 2030, and having changed the election rules he is also cleared to run for another six-year term which would take him up until 2036. An exit poll on Sunday (17th of March) evening declared what most international analysts and commentators had predicted would be a landslide victory for the controversial president as an exit poll run by Russian state media pr

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- In Memoriam: Joanne Denworth, Environmental Leader And Attorney [PaEN] -- Inquirer: Joanne Denworth, Retired Lawyer And Environmental Expert, Has Died At 85 -- Retired Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge Thomas W.

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120 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 120 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- In Memoriam: Joanne Denworth, Environmental Leader And Attorney [PaEN] -- Inquirer: Joanne Denworth, Retired Lawyer And Environmental Expert, Has Died At 85 -- Retired Environmental Hearing Board C

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Shapiro Marks Plugging 200th Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Well: These Companies Will Do Anything To Avoid Paying For Plugging; It’s Not Okay Some In The Legislature Are Shiel

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