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  • Train Derailments Get More Headlines, but Truck Crashes Involving Hazardous Chemicals are More Frequent and Deadly in US

    The Conversation Feb 22, 2023

    Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is looking into new rules for trains. Trucks, however, are involved in thousands more hazmat incidents every year in the US.

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  • Russia’s Aggression Threatens Efforts to Protect Nature Beyond Ukraine

    The Conversation Feb 22, 2023

    Russia has vast natural resources and is involved in many conservation efforts. Its diplomatic isolation as a result of the war in Ukraine is making it harder to protect many wild species and places.

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  • Teaching Students About Climate Change Through Food Systems

    The Hechinger Report Feb 22, 2023

    As more states and cities officially integrate climate change education into their school curricula, including discussion of food systems and personal eating habits will empower kids and lead to solutions.

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  • This Solar Farm Serves Multiple Environmental Purposes

    EcoWatch Feb 21, 2023

    A new 293 megawatt solar farm in Pueblo, Colorado also serves as a carbon sink and a habitat preservation and restoration project.

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  • Unlocking Lessons To Build A Cohesive Global Climate Agenda

    The Rockefeller Foundation Feb 21, 2023

    One of the most important messages from last year’s COP27 global climate summit was voiced by leaders from emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). They made it clear that time…

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  • Significant Moments That Will Drive Growth in Ocean Health

    GreenBiz Feb 20, 2023

    Watch for the Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights campaign and more.

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  • Developing Countries Could Find Economic Prosperity While Fighting Climate Change

    Brookings Feb 20, 2023

    In their edited volume, Amar Bhattacharya, Homi Kharas, and John W. McArthur argue that a new narrative needs to capture the interwoven nature of the world’s climate and economic development challenges, anchored in the evolving and diverse perspectives of developing countries themselves.

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  • Pressure from Fishing Community Causes Hawaii to Roll Back Marine Conservation Goals

    Honolulu Civil Beat Feb 20, 2023

    The change came amid pressure from the state’s vocal fishing community.

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  • Gender Equality and Climate Justice Go Hand in Hand

    AVPN Feb 20, 2023

    Companies and investors are increasingly committing to promoting gender equality. Almost 350+ AVPN members have stated gender equality as one of their priorities. As evidenced by the IFC, gender equality…

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  • How Can Rural Communities Receive Climate Preparedness Funds?

    The Rural Blog Feb 19, 2023

    Photo by Chris Gallagher, Unsplash Applying for any large federal grant requires working staff, money, and application know-how. Those are i…

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  • How Vinyl Chloride, the Chemical in the Ohio Train Derailment, Can Damage Your Liver

    The Conversation Feb 18, 2023

    Vinyl chloride dilutes fairly quickly in outside air and water. One concern for lingering exposure from the derailment involves private wells.

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  • The Impact of Climate Change on Bird Flu Transmission

    Grist Feb 18, 2023

    The virus has moved outside the bounds of its typical seasons, which coincide with birds’ spring and fall migrations.

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