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Biospherian will share water stories from ‘Spaceship Earth’

Envirotec Magazine

acre) virtually air-tight ecological system containing five areas, modelled on Earth’s biomes, and an agricultural system. Our health depends on our biosphere and it is urgent we use every approach to better understand how it functions – and how we humans can cooperate with our ultimate life-support system, not degrade it. hectare (3.1

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Comment: Agriculture and pharma key to solving micropollutants problem

Envirotec Magazine

This approach is far from ideal and ignores other key players such as pharmaceutical companies and agriculture when tackling micropollutants. In addition, some health services have takeback programmes for expired or unused medication, preventing them from being flushed down the drain or disposed of improperly.

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Hear local experts discuss climate issues

Greenability Magazine

Land Use: MARC’s Tom Jacobs and Scott Schulte with Vireo Landscape Architects highlight green infrastructure for better soil health and stormwater retention. Watch it here. Watch it here.

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The UK Infrastructure Bank offers a once-in-a-generation chance to value natural capital in practice

Business Green

Through the Agriculture Act and forthcoming passage of the Environment Bill, we will develop an entirely new system for the use of public funds for public goods. Much like hard or grey infrastructure, nature can provide flood mitigation, water quality improvement, and recreational and public health benefits.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Gold and silver discoveries in the Colorado mountains in the mid-1800s and the prospect of land for farming and ranching attracted people from eastern cities and across the globe to the Colorado Territory, including what would become the town of Fort Collins; an agricultural colony that emerged from its founding days as a military fort.

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Analysis: How did the 2019 legislative session fare on climate justice?

Front And Centered

Like in the HEAL Act, a task force will be formed to further explore creating a state office dedicated to equity, and the decision-making body includes the people most impacted in all areas of government, such as environment, health care, employment and education. . Healthy Communities Rooted in Place Photo by Hannah Letinich.

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California Water Challenges Remain Despite Significant Precipitation in 2023

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience. Stormwater and snowpack runoff represent a unique opportunity for groundwater recharge, which was highlighted in several executive orders issued by Governor Newsom in early 2023. By Michael G. Romey , Lucas I.