Local initiatives can help tackle plastic pollution at its sources
The Pune Pickers in India are a perfect example of amplifying a community’s existing sustainability efforts.
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Climate change will affect hydropower in Africa
Hydropower accounts for at least 80% of electricity generation in the Congo, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
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The US is spending billions to reduce forest fire risks
While that sounds like a lot, it’s nowhere close to enough to treat every acre that needs it.
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Bingaman: Fuel Reduction Supports Firefighters, Protects Communities During Oregon’s Flat Fire
By Corey Bingaman, Western Oregon Field Coordinator for the American Forest Resource Council Fuel reduction projects are often maligned by those who oppose active forest management. Critics point to the fact that, during certain conditions, no amount of fuels reduction