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U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners will inject a harmless, bright red fluorescent dye into the Kansas River at Eudora July…

South Africa has plenty of environmental laws but none that specifically oblige government officials to consider the risks and impacts of climate change when they approve new developments. In their research, environmental law…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, the issue of microplastics (MPs), synthetic polymers within the size range of 1 μm–5 mm, has become an increasing environmental concern . According to the ISO standard, two sub-categories of MPs can be…

Managers/Local PolicymakersLM1Values or beliefsI believe the landscapes of the hot springs need protection, primarily the responsibility of the government. It should also be noted that in many hot spring landscape locations, the current…

By: Jill Springer, Senior Advisor, Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, NTIA  Our journey towards providing Internet for All will only succeed if we are able to quickly build high-speed Internet networks and get people the…

March 21, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized new safeguards for communities and the environment from facilities that…

In our second post we described attacks on models and the concepts of input privacy and output privacy. ln our last post, we described horizontal and vertical partitioning of data in privacy-preserving federated learning…

California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently took the first steps toward stronger oversight of use of harmful pesticides in gardens and golf courses across the state. Thanks in part to last year’s AB 363, a bill…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2386: Flame Heat Sources as a Sustainable Method of Protecting Fruit Orchards against Frost in Poland Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16062386 Authors: Maciej Balawejder Natalia Matłok Tomasz…

During heavy rainfall events, Rimini frequently experienced combined sewage system overflows which caused local surface flooding in the city and direct discharge of untreated, diluted wastewater into the sea. The resultant contamination…

Credit: NOAA Photo Library/Animalia, CC BY The Great Southern Australian Coastal Upwelling System is an upward current of water over vast…

The study is being done by USGS in cooperation with the City of Lawrence, City of Manhattan, City of Olathe, City of Topeka, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Water Office, the Nature Conservancy and WaterOne to improve…

Colorado lawmakers target another $5 million for Denver Health amid fears of hospital’s “death spiral” A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers is again moving to direct a special $5 million infusion to Denver Health amid rising…

The tragic loss of life from the 19-story apartment building fire that occurred in New York City on Jan. 9 reminds us of the fire and life safety challenges that tall buildings present to the emergency services and to the occupants who…

Preparing for all fire exposures, not picking and choosing only one, is vital for improving home and building survival chances.What your community needs to knowWildfires spread primarily by:Ember generation and deposition. Burning or…

The Schuylkill Action Network (SAN) marks its 10th anniversary in 2013. SAN's mission is to improve the water resources of the Schuylkill River Watershed by working in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies and governments,…

Resarch Discussion: Growing Solar, Protecting NatureTuesday, March 5, 6:00-7:30pmFisher Museum at Harvard Forest324 North Main StreetPetersham, MA 01366Massachusetts needs more solar energy to meet its goal of reaching net-zero…

During the UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai last year, the terms “climate migrants” and “climate refugees” echoed loudly across meeting rooms and panels. These labels were passionately used by high-ranking UN officials, external…

Leanne Manas is a familiar face on South African televisions. Towards the end of 2023 the morning news presenter’s face showed up somewhere else: in bogus news stories and fake advertisements in which “she” appeared to promote…

Workers clean oil from the rocks following a spill in Port Arthur, Texas in January 2010. In 1976, the tanker Argo Merchant grounded near Nantucket Shoals in Massachusetts. When…

As total solar eclipse fever heightens and chasers get ready to view a cosmic rarity, eye safety precautions can get pushed aside for more glamorous plans. While everybody knows not to look directly into the sun, people will…

Pitcairn IslandsROYAL NAVY LIKE many British people, I have always been vaguely aware of the existence of a place called the Pitcairn Islands. I would have struggled to point to it on a map, let alone name which…

The Austin City Council approved an ordinance at its regular meeting today to amend the portion of the City Code related to Animal Services, incorporating new recommendations to improve conditions and outcomes at the Austin Animal Center…

In the quaint days of 2019, when the EU issued its Digital Single Market Copyright Directive (DSM), much attention was focused on issues such as a news publishers’ rights and the obligations of platforms to take down infringing…

It has been more than one year since the gavel came down at the last UN biodiversity summit, where almost every country in the world agreed on a plan to protect nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity…

For Immediate Release December 8, 2021 (West Trenton, N.J.) -- The Delaware River Basin Commission's (DRBC) 60th anniversary and its accomplishments over the years were recognized during its fourth-quarter public business meeting, held…

Much like a New Year’s resolution or a calendar reminder to change the batteries in the smoke detectors on New Year’s Day, Data Privacy Day on January 28 is the perfect prompt for renewed diligence on data privacy. First, Let’s…

Fourteen agencies working in the critical infrastructure sectors in Bhutan met with a shared commitment to strengthen infrastructure resilience through the project entitled 'Resilience of infrastructure through enhanced governance'. …

1. IntroductionAs “life-history lottery winners”, large old trees have shown strong adaptiveness to environmental changes, being the most iconic organisms of human settlements, important anchors of biodiversity networks, and a…

“With a dedicated radiation monitoring unit, and using opportunistic radiation data from its instruments, Europa Clipper will help reveal the unique and challenging radiation environment at Jupiter,” Jun said.Nordheim zeroes in on…

1. IntroductionThe Pedra Talhada forest, situated in the Pernambuco Endemism Center, is a critical biodiversity area under constant threat. This case study analysis aims to examine the conservation education (CE) strategies implemented…

President Kennedy hosted Basin state governors and others for a ceremonial signing of the Delaware RiverBasin Compact on Nov. 2, 1961.Click for larger image. When the Delaware River Basin Compact became law in the four Basin…

Anti-Corruption Day: Protecting Our Capacity to Save Lives 08 December 2023 To mark International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, the Office of the…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Librarians have historically taken a strong stand on protecting the privacy of their patrons. But how…

The world is facing a maternal health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 810 women die each day due to preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Two-thirds of these…

The Autism Society of America creates connections that empower families and caregivers. Knowledge, resources, and supports help us all live healthy, happy lives.  To help caregivers protect themselves and their loved ones this fall and…

Shah Roohi working at the World Health Organization’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Close Shah Roohi working at the World Health Organization’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. People travel more now than they ever…

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Transcript NARRATOR: For nearly 200 years the US Coast Guard has been tasked with preserving our country's marine resources. That means tending to the oceans by protecting it from the castoffs of our human…

Transcript Swim up North America’s coast like a whale and you will see its vibrant and diverse life. Some of the places along the way are marine protected areas that ensure safe passage and…

Transcript NARRATOR: More than two and half miles below the surface, the wreckage of the Titanic rests on the seafloor … slowing changing… both a memorial and living laboratory.   One hundred years…

By Abigail Engleman May 2016 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary supports one of the most diverse assemblages of underwater plants and animals…

Transcript NARRATOR: Buck Island Reef National Monument lies one and a half miles north of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, in the Caribbean. This magnificent coral ecosystem is under protection as a…

The health of our coastal communities, economies, and ecosystems depend on our understanding of complex and constantly changing conditions. A key way that the National Ocean Service is addressing these challenges is by…

Emma Skelley and Jennifer Damian April 2018 "Sustaining a system of (national) marine sanctuaries, monuments, and other specially designated areas is one…

Healthy coral reefs are amongst the most biologically diverse, culturally significant, and economically valuable ecosystems on Earth. In this episode, we speak with Lisa Vandiver, a Marine Habitat Restoration Specialist with NOAA’s…

Two part show, 1st half, Dr. Steven Haddock of MBARI talks about the mysterious and alien world of jellies, specifically "By the Wind Sailors" that wash ashore in mass in spring time on the west coast. 2nd half of the show, Geoff Shester…

As climate change alters habitats on Earth, some species are shifting their ranges. Protecting sensitive species means planning for their future movements. This webinar was conducted on September, September 25 from 3--4 PM EST, hosted by…

Ocean explorer Philippe Cousteau narrates this short video about the urgent need to protect the Atlantic Ocean's precious and mysterious underwater canyons and seamounts off the coast of New action: