This year, farmers in Pinal County, Arizona, will lose two-thirds of their irrigation water from the Colorado River because of a historic shortage declaration triggered by the driest period in more than 1,000 years. And within two years, they will be completely cut off from the Colorado River. Some farmers are responding by fallowing fields. […]

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This year, farmers in Pinal County, Arizona, will lose two-thirds of their irrigation water from the Colorado River because of a historic shortage declaration triggered by the driest period in more than 1,000 years. And within two years, they will be completely cut off from the Colorado River. Some farmers are responding by fallowing fields. […]

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Written by Diane MacEachern

The Environmental Film Festival in Washington, DC (DCEFF), runs from now to March 27 online and in-person. Here are some of the highlights for children and teens.

SEC Announces Proposal to Mandate Disclosure of Climate-Related Financial Risks from Publicly Traded Companies

Jennifer Ortega, Research Analyst, and Tom Neltner, Chemicals Policy Director At the start of this year, Childhood Lead Action Project (CLAP), South Providence Neighborhood Association, Direct Action for Rights and Equality, National Center for Healthy Housing, and EDF submitted an administrative civil rights complaint to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against Providence Water Supply Board […]

Coalition building and advocacy can support Black farmers in continuing to farm.

The post How credit and climate change collide for Black farmers in Georgia first appeared on Growing Returns.

Coalition building and advocacy can support Black farmers in continuing to farm.

The post How credit and climate change collide for Black farmers in Georgia first appeared on Growing Returns.

Broad Coalition Petitions AQCC for Faster Action on Clean Trucks

Written by Molly Rauch

Children and families in fence-line communities can be exposed to toxic chemicals on the playground, at home, or in school because their communities are located near refineries, power plants, pumpjacks, petrochemical plants, factories, and other industrial facilities.

Written by Sarah McBride

Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, and Florida.

Consistent measurement is essential for high-quality soil carbon credits and good for farmers, businesses and governments working toward climate solutions.

The post How regional accounting can boost the integrity of the voluntary soil carbon market first appeared on Growing Returns.

Consistent measurement is essential for high-quality soil carbon credits and good for farmers, businesses and governments working toward climate solutions.

The post How regional accounting can boost the integrity of the voluntary soil carbon market first appeared on Growing Returns.

Consistent measurement is essential for high-quality soil carbon credits and good for farmers, businesses and governments working toward climate solutions.

The post How regional accounting can boost the integrity of the voluntary soil carbon market first appeared on Growing Returns.

Researchers from Environmental Defense Fund and Woodwell Climate Research Center recommended creating a regional crediting framework to strengthen the integrity of the voluntary soil carbon market.

By Jake Hiller The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has set off a flurry of competition among states for a piece of the $8 billion in direct funding and tax credits the law provides for four “hydrogen hubs.” Last week, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas announced a joint bid, and New Mexico said it will also join the fray. The role proposed […]