Results for: Environmental Conservation

The Scarborough Land Trust and its partners will receive $1.4 million in federal coastal resiliency funding to implement a multi-faceted approach to address the impacts of climate change on Scarborough Marsh. The grant will be used to coordinate and plan for projects, programs, and studies to enhance the marsh’s resilience to storms, flooding, and sea level rise. The partnership includes the town of Scarborough, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and several other nonprofit organizations and agencies.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted against a plan to eliminate Catalina Island’s mule deer population through aerial sharpshooting, citing concerns about the method’s inhumanity and potential danger to the public. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is currently reviewing a permit application for the program, which aims to address environmental damage caused by the deer. The board recommends exploring alternative herd reduction strategies, such as sterilization, birth control, relocation, and extended hunting. While the Catalina Island Conservancy maintains that other options are ineffective, island residents and organizations widely oppose the eradication plan due to its ethical and cultural implications.

Regenerative travel has emerged as the next frontier in sustainable tourism, going beyond mere sustainability to actively restore and regenerate destinations. While the concepts of sustainable and regenerative travel share common goals of minimizing negative tourism impacts, regenerative travel places greater emphasis on enhancing the well-being of the environment, cultures, and communities. Leading the charge are organizations such as Travaras and The Long Run, which offer certifications and promote regenerative travel practices. With the introduction of legislation like the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, the industry is embracing ambitious goals such as achieving net-zero emissions and regenerating impacted ecosystems. As regenerative tourism gains momentum, travelers can partake in immersive and transformative experiences that not only preserve but enhance their destinations.

The Biden administration’s American Climate Corps has launched with 2,000 paid positions available in 36 states and territories. The program aims to recruit and train 20,000 young people in skills needed to combat climate change and transition into clean energy trades or federal service. Positions include invasive plant manager, botany technician, and fisheries intern, with opportunities to work on forest monitoring, trail building, and other projects. Applications are now open, with the first participants expected to start this summer. The initiative is inspired by the New Deal-era Civilian Conservation Corps and has been supported by progressive lawmakers, but falls short of their initial goal of 1.5 million workers.

Various non-governmental organizations, including the Garden of HOPE Trust, JCI Kotagiri, Rotary, Lions, and others, came together to celebrate Earth Day 2024 in Udhagamandalam. The event focused on raising awareness about pressing environmental issues, particularly plastic pollution, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. The organizations collectively appealed to the Nilgiris district administration to regulate vehicle entry in order to preserve the ecology, reduce traffic congestion, and improve the quality of life for residents.

The ‘Koti Vruksha Abhiyana’ has successfully planted 1.30 crore trees in Vijayapura, Karnataka. The ambitious initiative, led by Minister M.B. Patil, aims to restore the landscape and empower local farmers. The drive has resulted in the establishment of one of the largest urban forest plantations in the state, and has significantly increased the forest cover of the district. The success of the campaign is attributed to the collaboration between field workers, farmers, and NGOs, who have worked tirelessly to maintain the plant survival rate and promote sustainable farming practices.

C.F. Martin is showcasing Earthday-themed guitars at their museum in Nazareth, celebrating the importance of environmental conservation.

Organizations in the Tampa Bay area, including Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and local authorities, coordinated cleanup events at Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park to commemorate Earth Day. The initiative aimed to remove litter and preserve the park’s natural beauty for visitors and wildlife.

Environmental Studies Senior Capstone students from the University of New England (UNE) have partnered with the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust to remove invasive Mugwort plants from Meadow Woods Preserve. Mugwort, a native of Europe, Africa, and Asia, quickly overtakes native species and can be detrimental to the ecosystem. The UNE students, led by Dr. Pam Morgan, have been working alongside community volunteers to manually remove the invasive vegetation. The removal process involves gently pulling the plants, removing soil and root trails, and taking them off the property to prevent further spread. The team aims to monitor the field and control the Mugwort’s spread to manageable levels.

Renowned actor Allu Arjun, known for his blockbuster films like ‘Pushpa The Rise’ and the upcoming ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, has taken to social media to express his love for nature and the significance of Earth Day.