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From banks to bunds: how Africans are harnessing satellite data to financially derisk pastoral livelihoods

Planet Pulse

And since Africa is home to a third of the world’s natural resources and 70% of its population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods, this underscores the importance of water management in times of scarcity, sustainable land use planning as the region develops, and the need to economically shore up pastoralists in lean seasons.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

Key Takeaways IRA adds $2 billion of funding to REAP in the next decade and increases grant share to 40% for all projects starting in 2023 Covers a variety of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies such as wind, solar, biomass (incl. Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95 Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95

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Embracing Sustainable Living: A Guide to Establishing Eco-Friendly Practices in Canada

The Environmental Blog

Energy-Efficient Homes One of the most impactful steps towards eco-friendly living in Canada is ensuring that your home is energy-efficient. Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.

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Pros and Cons of Drip Irrigation

Green Business Bureau

Drip line refers to rigid, structural piping while drip tape is thin-walled plastic tubing most commonly used in drip irrigation applications due to its adaptability to various topography and soil conditions. Water efficiency from drip irrigation also translates into energy savings.

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Finding a Sustainability Career in Business

Green Business Bureau

Examples include energy engineers, environmental attorneys, urban planners, water resource engineers, wildlife conservationists and environmental researchers. Finding the best options and opportunities for you will depend on your education, skills, expertise, experience, interests and passion. Energy Manager.

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Removing Barriers to Geothermal Heat Pump Deployment in New York

Energy and Cleantech Council

A great deal of progress has been made in decarbonizing the power sector through deployment of clean electricity generation technologies such as wind and solar. On the federal front, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) has set a goal of powering at least 40 million U.S. homes with renewable geothermal by 2050.

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Finding a Sustainability Career in Business

Green Business Bureau

Examples include energy engineers, environmental attorneys, urban planners, water resource engineers, wildlife conservationists and environmental researchers. Finding the best options and opportunities for you will depend on your education, skills, expertise, experience, interests and passion. Energy Manager.