article thumbnail

OECD Publishes New Reports in Series on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials

Nanotech

It relates to/is about minimizing the environmental footprint, in particular regarding climate change, pollution, and resource use, protecting ecosystems, and biodiversity.

Waste 87
article thumbnail

Introducing the Global Ghost Gear Initiative Small Grants Recipients of 2022

Ocean Conservancy

Developing infrastructure necessary to collect and properly dispose of waste gear. Researching recycling opportunities, piloting net recycling methods and designing a recycling strategy for Kampala and the surrounding fishing communities. © © Uganda Junior Rangers. Additional Small Grant Recipients.

2022 83
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Tackling Ghost Gear in Mexico Waters

Ocean Conservancy

Additionally, artisanal fishermen must take ownership of the projects and the sustainable development of their own communities. With our partners of Natural Resources Consultants, Inc., This way, nets will be collected for recycling and kept out of Mexican and U.S.

Ocean 76
article thumbnail

China’s would-be parents and their climate concerns

A Greener Life

Problems caused by ageing populations are even more pressing, all while global governance is unstable and there’s rapacious plundering of natural resources. Yun Xi, a 28-year-old sustainable development consultant said: “I’d say environmental factors certainly affect me. By comparison, only 3.4%

article thumbnail

Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

article thumbnail

1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

Claire Jantz With Spirit of South Mountain Award -- Landforce Now Accepting Applications For Crew Positions In Pittsburgh & Surrounding Neighborhoods; Need Help With A Green Infrastructure Project? -- Natural Lands, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Host Feb.