Remove lifelines
article thumbnail

Once a Rich Desert River, the Gila Struggles to Keep Flowing

Yale E360

The Gila was once a vibrant desert river, providing a lifeline for the riparian habitat and wildlife that depended on it in the U.S. But population growth, agricultural withdrawals, and, increasingly, climate change have badly diminished the river and threaten its future. Read more on E360 ?.

article thumbnail

Could the Drying Up of Europe’s Great Rivers Be the New Normal?

Yale E360

From the Danube to the Loire, Europe’s prime rivers — lifelines for the continent’s economy — are running low after a brutal five-month drought. After years of dry weather, scientists are warning that low-water conditions could become the norm in Europe as the climate changes. Read more on E360 ?.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Will carbon markets throw food rescue groups a lifeline?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Verra and food startup Olio are working on creating a credits methodology for avoided emissions associated with food waste.

Waste 75
article thumbnail

Pebble Mine 2023: Tribes Win Veto, State Hail Marys SCOTUS

NRDC

After EPA issues rare veto of massive Bristol Bay mine, Dunleavy Administration throws lifeline to Canadian owner, lodging dubious claims in U.S. Supreme Court.

2023 122
article thumbnail

Warren Times Editorial: Keeping A Natural Lifeline Pure With Environmental Rights Amendment - Environmental Quality A Right Not A Luxury [The Heart Of The Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Industry]

PA Environment Daily

It found in 2020 that the state government systemically had failed to oversee the drilling industry in the public interest, and recommended mandatory disclosure of all chemicals used in fracking, expanded drilling buffer zones in sensitive areas, comprehensive public health assessments near drilling sites, and more.

article thumbnail

Congress Must Provide a Lifeline to Energy Workers and Communities in the $3.5-Trillion Build Back Better Package

Union of Concerned Scientists

For those following the intense negotiations on Capitol Hill, I don’t have to summarize the importance of passing the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation package alongside the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to meet such critical challenges as strengthening the social safety net and addressing climate change.

article thumbnail

Pebble Mine 2023: Tribes Win Veto, State Hail Marys SCOTUS

NRDC

After EPA issues rare veto of massive Bristol Bay mine, Dunleavy Administration throws lifeline to Canadian owner, lodging dubious claims in U.S. Supreme Court.

2023 98