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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Pine marten kits spotted in national park for first time in 100 years

The successful breeding of reintroduced pine martens in Dartmoor marks a significant conservation milestone, with young kits observed for the first time in a century.
Environment
fromKqed
6 days ago

Whales Face Increasing Risks In Busy Santa Barbara Channel | KQED

The Santa Barbara Channel frequently sees up to 20 ships daily, posing a walking risk to whales; scientists estimate over 80 whale fatalities occur annually from vessel collisions.
Environment
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
6 days ago

Online map shows where new trees are planted in Haringey

The new online map devised by Haringey Council shows the number of trees already planted over the last year, aiming for every neighbourhood to achieve 30% tree cover.
Environment
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Cupertino residents can get help going electric

The Zero Interest Financing Program by Silicon Valley Clean Energy aims to make clean energy home upgrades more accessible through no-interest loans, targeting about 200 homes to reduce energy costs.
Silicon Valley
#sustainability
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

Northwell seeks to plant 30,000 trees to honor babies born, environmental mission

Northwell's Trees for Babies initiative plants a tree for each of the 30,000 annual births, focusing on environmental sustainability.
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

Northwell seeks to plant 30,000 trees to honor babies born, environmental mission

Northwell's Trees for Babies initiative plants a tree for each of the 30,000 annual births, focusing on environmental sustainability.
more#sustainability
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Belgian De Lijn orders 290 electric buses from BYD, Iveco Bus, VDL - Sustainable Bus

De Lijn is committing to a significant electrification strategy, ordering 290 electric buses by 2035 to create a fully emission-free fleet.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 19th May 2025

Pro-Palestine campaigners have described Lewisham Labour's decision to remove a councillor from a committee after months of campaigning as a "betrayal of progress and accountability".
London politics
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
more#recycling
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California is dumping millions of flies on Bay Area residents

California is using a sterile insect technique to combat Mediterranean fruit flies.
Millions of sterilized male fruit flies are released to disrupt mating cycles.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

How Green is Green: LLMs to Understand Climate Disclosure at Scale

The development of a RAG-based system in climate finance highlights the challenges faced by early-stage startups.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Roosevelt Island's Micro-Forest Is Bringing a Quiet Space for New Yorkers

The newly planted Manhattan Healing Forest serves as a juxtaposition to New York City's steel and concrete, offering solace and a connection to nature amidst urban chaos.
NYC startup
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Biscayne Bay is polluted. Miami-Dade hopes this new technology will help clean it up

The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure - all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.
Miami food
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

New night-time waste collection service to begin in Croydon

The new waste contract helps improve cleanliness in Croydon through better waste collection, street cleaning, and greater service responsiveness, starting April 1.
London politics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

'Tone deaf.' Call for volunteers to clean park in fire zone faces pushback in Altadena

Residents of Altadena find the park reopening initiative insensitive post-Eaton fire devastation.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Major restoration set for Kingston's wetlands

The rewilding project aims to create London's pioneering nature reserve by restoring wetland systems at Tolworth Court Farm Fields, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.
London
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
5 months ago

What the Newly Signed BOLT Act Means for America's Long-Distance Bike Trails

The BOLT Act facilitates the creation of long-distance bike trails to improve outdoor recreation and support local economies.
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
8 months ago

Snapchat Shares Update on its Social Good Initiatives

The CitizenSnap report outlines Snap's commitment to social good, showcasing how the platform supports youth engagement in civic issues, alongside environmental and diversity initiatives.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
9 months ago

Europe's space agency will destroy a brand-new satellite in 2027 just to see what happens

The European Space Agency's upcoming DRACO mission aims to study satellite destruction during reentry, contributing to efforts that may reduce future space debris.
Science
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