Environment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed a major update to its 2012 Western Solar Plan, opening over 31 million acres of public lands across 11 Western states for solar energy development. Clean Energy: The proposal coincides with data showing progress in streamlining the solar permitting process, a key obstacle to solar deployment in […]

A new report warns that without immediate action to secure dedicated funding, cities’ urban forests could face rapid degradation, jeopardizing the critical ecosystem services and social benefits they provide. City Nature: New York City-based Natural Areas Conservancy, defines urban forests as natural spaces that “resemble true wilderness,” providing essential cooling, supporting biodiversity, and offering recreational