Tag: water
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Mexico Aims to Cut Emissions, Boost Afforable Housing Via Eco House Program
Having passed a national climate change law in 2012, the Mexican government is turning to an innovative green home loan program to reduce energy consumption and lower the housing sector’s direct and indirect contributions to carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Eco House program offers new home buyers housing with energy and emissions-saving features,…
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Residents In Nyabihu, Rwanda Start Harvesting Rainwater
In Rwanda, residents of the Mudende Sector, Nyabihu have started the collection of rainwater in response to water shortages.
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Youngstown Pushes for Protections From Fracking, Earthquakes and Pollution
The group says that a “Yes” vote on that ballot question would uphold Youngstown citizens’ fundamental rights to protect their family’s safe drinking water, clean air and land, and to local self-governance …
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Climate Change Could Deprive Volta Basin of Needed Water to Boost Energy and Food Production
According to study, inaction will lead to ‘major setback’ in economic development and food security for the poorest people in Ghana, Burkina Faso and other countries in West Africa
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Burning River Fest: The Preeminent Environmental Festival July 26 and 27
In its thirteenth year, the festival seeks to provide a fun atmosphere for attendees to learn about their relationship to the environment, as well as to raise funds for groups working in water conservation.