The agreement could help speed up the development of large solar projects that are often bogged down by fights over land use and environmental concerns.
Tag: Nature Conservancy
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The Nature Conservancy Buys Insurance to Protect Hawaii’s Coral Reefs
If worsening coastal storms damage the reefs, the Nature Conservancy will get a payout and use the money to repair the coral — work that state officials can’t afford to do.
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Billions in Climate Deal Funding Could Help Protect U.S. Coastal Cities
Communities across the country hope to tap into funds from Democrats’ new climate law to restore coastal habitats, part of a program that emphasizes nature-based solutions.
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Why Climate Change Makes It Harder to Fight Fire With Fire
Worsening wildfires in recent years have led officials to embrace planned fires to thin forests before disaster strikes. But the warming world is making it tougher to do safely.