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Interior Secretary Jewell Announces $95 Million in Land and Water

Andrew Burger April 19, 2016

The news comes during National Park Week (April 16-24) and as Secretary Jewell prepares to deliver a major speech on the Obama Administration's approach to conservation and the need for a change in course in order to assure the health and integrity of public lands, water and wildlife. Read More

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30 Recent Wildlife Success Stories

Richard Matthews February 5, 2015

Thanks to conservation efforts from organizations like WWF and the David Suzuki Foundation, there were a number of recent wildlife success stories. The combined efforts of governments, organizations and individuals have succeeded in protecting the habitats of a number of species. One of the more comprehensive wildlife protection efforts is taking place in the UK, […]Read More

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IUCN: Value of Natural World Heritage Sites Goes Far Beyond

Andrew Burger December 23, 2014

Contributing billions of dollars per year to local communities and national economies, UNESCO Natural World Heritage sites provide critical ecosystem benefits and a lifeline that keeps our connection to nature intact.Read More

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North Dakota’s Measure 5: Conservation in the Oil Boom

Thomas Schueneman November 3, 2014

Update: On Tuesday November 4 North Dakota voters rejected Measure 5 with a resounding 79.4 percent voting against the Clean Water, Wildlife and Parks Amendment. Oil prices on Tuesday slumped to a three-year low, slashing profits of energy companies operating in the Bakken. North Dakota’s oil patch Locals call it the “oil patch.” With the magic […]Read More

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The Water-Energy Nexus in a Climate-Changed World

Thomas Schueneman December 21, 2012

Editor’s note: This post is a finalist in Masdar’s Engage blogging contest as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Special thanks to Tim Hurst and Nick Aster. The water-energy nexus – the fundamental connection between water and energy – may not seem an overly complex concept to initially grasp – and yet its implications are not fully understood in our industrial, […]Read More

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Water Use in Commerical Buildings – Where Does it all

Chase Ezell June 23, 2009

According to the United Nations Environmental Program, buildings consume one-fifth of the world’s available water – a staggering number when considered. So, what do the architecture and engineering (A/E) firms who design those buildings have to say about water use? A recent study by McGraw-Hill’s Construction sheds light on the subject. Read More