“Be part of the Plan” United Nations Development Programme – The theme of International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2024, “Be part of the Plan,” is a call to action to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan.Biodiversity
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Celebrate the progress made to protect wildlife National Wildlife Federation – Endangered Species Day is observed each year on the third Friday of May as a way to both raise awareness of the continued plight of endangered species and celebrate those that have recovered because of
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Photo: Tribune Wired Bringing your roof to life! Greenroofs.com – You may be asking yourself, “I know about green roofs but where is this blue coming from?” Blue-green roofs provide a higher water retention capacity, allowing them to release evaporation for a longer length of time
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Goodbye to grass? PBS News Hour – Some people are experimenting with more “eco-friendly” lawns, seed mixes you can buy with native grasses that aren’t as thirsty or finicky. Still others are trying to replace lawns, entirely or bit by bit, with garden beds including pollinator-friendly
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Celebrate composting this May 5-11, 2024, from backyard to large-scale! Compost Research & Education Foundation – Celebrated nationwide and in other countries each year during the first full week of May, this annual education initiative is to raise awareness of the importance of composting, from the
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Why is tuna conservation important? Seafood Watch – Best known for being strong, fast swimmers capable of traveling great distances, there are 15 species of tuna found all over the globe. Tuna management can be tricky, but tools like harvest strategies and low-bycatch fishing gear offer
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Explore ways to give an hour for Earth World Wildlife Fund – Every year for Earth Hour, millions of people around the world unite to show that they care about the future of our planet. Regardless of your interests – whether it’s food, fitness, the arts,
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Raising awareness about these ‘sea cows’ that live under the water Visit Florida – Manatee Appreciation Day is a day to appreciate the endangered species Trichechus manatus latirostris – the Florida manatee – and remind people about the importance of saving their habitat. Manatees are aquatic
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Water for Life, and NOT for Profit! International Rivers – The International Day of Action for Rivers is a day dedicated to solidarity, when diverse communities worldwide come together with one voice to affirm that rivers are vital and need our protection.Highlighting how critical access to
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It’s hard not to feel guilty about the price our planet pays for plastic The Big Plastic Count – When most affordable products come with plastic packaging, are we as consumers really in control Well, it’s time to get serious about tackling the plastic crisis. You
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