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California's Plans for Slowing Climate Change Through Nature-Based Solutions | KQED

Restoring health to landscapes through proactive measures like prescribed fires and fuel breaks is crucial for combating catastrophic wildfires. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

Famous logos ditch nature for poignant environmental campaign

Brands are removing natural imagery from logos to raise awareness of a #WorldWithoutNature.

WWF's panda logo serves as a powerful symbol of environmental action and the effects of climate change. [ more ]

New York Post

'Surging sea levels' report is just an invitation to panic and not question the extreme green agenda

Sea levels in New York could rise significantly in the coming decades, prompting concerns about flooding and infrastructure planning.

State agencies like the DEC are issuing alarming reports on climate change impacts, but their suggested solutions may not address the real issues effectively. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Austin's giant troll is finally finished. Here's where you can find her. - Austin Monitor

Pease Park's new art installation is an 18-foot-tall troll made of local and repurposed wood, symbolizing the importance of sharing resources.

Artist Thomas Dambo focuses on utilizing recycled materials to create environmentally themed art installations like the troll at Pease Park. [ more ]

Londonist

London

Earth Hour 2024: London To Be Plunged Into Darkness Again

Earth Hour encourages turning off lights for an hour to show dedication to the planet.

In 2024, participants are encouraged to spend that hour doing something positive for the planet. [ more ]

Columbia

3 months ago

Women in technology

Celebrating the 2024 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Highlighting outstanding women scientists from the Columbia Climate School

Emphasizing the theme of 'Women in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability' for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Amazon and Volvo team up on big rig electric trucks, rolling out of Southern California ports

Amazon is rolling out 50 all-electric big rigs in Southern California, part of California's mandate to replace diesel trucks with lower-carbon technologies by 2035. [ more ]

SFGATE

1 week ago

California

Big tech could help fund a new California state park

An effort funded by big tech, including Apple, aims to restore a crucial floodplain near Sacramento for wildlife, particularly the Chinook salmon population. [ more ]

SFGATE

California

First new California state park in a decade gets opening date

Dos Rios State Park in San Joaquin Valley opens on June 12 after a decade of planning and $40 million funding. [ more ]

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Time Out London

16 hours ago

London

The Thames is getting seven new embankments

Revitalization of urban spaces through 'super sewer', creating new mini-parks along the Thames River. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Croydon council forced to deny plans for 56-hectare driving range after local outrage

The Addington Golf Club and Croydon Council deny plans to build a driving range on green belt land.

Residents express concern and outrage over the proposed development, supported by a petition and social media opposition. [ more ]

Fast Company

1 day ago

OMG science

A sustainable future requires understanding the history of the natural world

Understanding ancient human-nature connections is crucial for addressing modern environmental issues. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

OMG science

Taking the pulse of the planet': how monitoring nature from space could keep Earth healthy

The overview effect profoundly impacts those who observe Earth from space.

Scientists propose a new international scheme to monitor Earth's changing ecology using satellite data and on-the-ground technologies. [ more ]

www.npr.org

3 days ago

Education

Bringing the wild things back to campus

Students at The College of New Jersey participate in rewilding, planting native species despite challenges.

The younger generation is interested in climate change solutions and taking actions towards creating a better world. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Education

Once trashed, now saved: Students preserve rocky pineland next to their school

Dedicated efforts of Robert Morgan Educational Center students and teachers revived neglected pineland preserve near the school. [ more ]

Earth911

Education

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Encourages Youth to Protect the Planet

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors inspiring young individuals making positive impacts.

The prize awards winners with $10,000 each to support their service work or higher education. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

3 days ago

Design

three ecological pavilions by HCCH studio craft unconventional follies on shanghai's coast

Eco-conscious Lingang Coast Pavilions by HCCH Studio blend innovative design with strategic material use for architectural and environmental enhancement. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Design

Tacita Dean and Cornelia Parker make works from Amazonian ash to raise money for Indigenous communities

Artists use ash and charcoal from Amazon rainforest in new exhibition and auction at Christie's London.

Funds raised to support Xingu Indigenous communities for firefighting equipment and monitoring technologies. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Chicago Bears

Incredible' news for bears and wild horses as US shifts preservation plans

Wildlife preservation efforts in national parks are succeeding, with the preservation of wild horses and the reintroduction of grizzly bears being celebrated. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

2 weeks ago

Science

Keeping It Clean: Oregon Spring Cleanup highlights SOLVE initiative

Over 4,000 volunteers participated in Oregon Spring Cleanup events, removing 21,981 pounds of litter and 21,900 square feet of invasive plant species. [ more ]

Kqed

Science

Hoping for a 2024 'Super Bloom'? Where to See Wildflowers in the Bay Area | KQED

California's biodiversity is due to a unique Mediterranean climate and geography, resulting in over 8,000 plant species.

When visiting wildflower blooms in the Bay Area, stay on marked paths, avoid picking flowers, and try to visit during off-peak times to enjoy them without large crowds. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

East Bay food

Photos: Hundreds enjoy Berkeley Bay Festival

The City of Berkeley hosted the Berkeley Bay Festival to celebrate local wildlife at Shorebird Park, attracting hundreds with exhibits, music, and boat rides. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Books

Happy Arbor Day! These 20 books will change the way you think about trees

Trees are essential for the environment and human well-being. [ more ]

High Country News

Black Lives Matter

Meet the tree-sitters who occupied a ponderosa pine - High Country News

Direct action by activists successfully halted road construction endangering an old-growth tree in Oregon. [ more ]

SFGATE

Black Lives Matter

California park warns of illegal trails near 'unexploded' munitions

Visitors must stay on designated trails at Fort Ord National Monument to avoid dangers like unexploded ordnance.

Unauthorized trail building poses risks to visitors and the environment at the monument. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

Sebastiao Salgado: From stark realities to vivid conversation

Sebastiao Salgado's photography captures human resilience and environmental conservation.

His work reflects the depth of human experiences and the urgency of protecting the natural world. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

Twenty climate activists arrested for blocking planes at Hanscom Field in Bedford

Extinction Rebellion Boston protested private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom Field, leading to arrests and temporary airport closure. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Biden Shields Millions of Acres of Alaskan Wilderness From Drilling and Mining

The Biden administration expanded protections for Alaskan wilderness, blocking oil and mining in unspoiled lands to preserve the environment and indigenous communities. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

As development sprawls across the Bay Area, a 27-mile wilderness trail is a model for preserving open space

Ohlone Regional Wilderness offers a unique backcountry experience accessible by public transportation.

The trail provides a remote and serene retreat from urban life, despite potential dangers. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Who turned out the lights? Los Angeles-area landmarks go dark in observance of Earth Hour

Local landmarks like Pacific Wheel and Gateway Pylons in LA participate in Earth Hour by going dark. Earth Hour aims to raise awareness and inspire action for environmental conservation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Court upholds state plan to require more water in California rivers

Court upholds California water board's decision on water diversions

Judge's ruling supports water quality plan for San Joaquin River and tributaries [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Big Sur's only free camping site bans overnight visitors due to illegal fires, human waste

San Carpoforo Beach in California's Los Padres National Forest will prohibit overnight camping for two years due to overuse and environmental damage.

The ban aims to allow the state to reset conditions at the site and develop a new management plan for future public access. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Do plastic bans work? DW 03/13/2024

At least 34 African countries have banned single-use plastics, mainly made from fossil fuels.

Experts emphasize the need for a broader shift away from 'throwaway culture' alongside piecemeal bans to combat plastic production increases. [ more ]

The Verge

A tech-backed mission to monitor methane pollution launches today

MethaneSAT satellite will launch today with support from tech giants like Jeff Bezos, Google, and SpaceX.

Methane pollution contributes significantly to global warming, and MethaneSAT aims to track and reduce methane emissions more efficiently. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Nearly 63,000 bits of plastic pulled from Toronto Harbour last year thanks to trash traps: data | CBC News

63,000 pieces of plastic were removed from Toronto Harbour using trash traps last year.

Outreach and education efforts seem to be contributing to a decline in plastic garbage in the water. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Web development

This Antipoaching Unit in Kenya is Saving Sea Turtles

Sea turtles play a vital role in marine ecosystems by foraging on sponges, creating space for other creatures.

Engaging with communities and building relationships is crucial for effective wildlife conservation efforts. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Nancy Wallace, Fervent Savior of the Bronx River, Dies at 93

Nancy Wallace led efforts to clean up the Bronx River, transforming it from a polluted watercourse to a thriving natural habitat.

Her dedication as a civic leader and educator for over two decades played a crucial role in the restoration of the Bronx River. [ more ]

www.dw.com