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By Carolyn Campbell The Daily Yonder 28 December 2024 Wearing her signature pearl necklace, pink cowboy hat, and pink cowboy boots, Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott wants everyone to know, “I am a woman farmer. I want all women to know they can be successful farmers, too.” After leaving the New York investment banking world after 9/11, Cindy returned to her home state of Mississippi and bought land on the rural edge of Hind’s County. There, according to Data USA, 21.3% of the population lives below the poverty line. The largest demographic is females 25 – 34, followed by females 18 – 24…

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By Fredrick Kayusi , Pwani University African countries collectively have emitted very little of the greenhouse gases that have caused climate change, but are badly affected by climate-induced floods, droughts and heatwaves. To withstand some of the most devastating extreme weather events, African countries need to adapt fast. Setting up advanced climate information services that predict climate disasters ahead of time is critical. Environmental sciences lecturer Fredrick Kayusi was part of a group of researchers who investigated where climate information systems are falling short and what can be done to remedy the problem. What are climate information services? Why are…

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By Samantha Harrington, Yale Climate Connections December 23, 2024 It’s the holiday season, and we’re thinking about how to make gifting greener. Features editor Pearl Marvell has a bunch of ideas for how to shop cleaner. Director of Audience Experience Sam Harrington likes to buy secondhand. And Editor-in-Chief Sara Peach favors experiences – especially weird family crafts – over gifts. How are you making your holidays climate-friendly this year?This discussion has been edited and condensed.Sam: The reason that we are thinking about climate change and gifting is, like we’ve talked about before, consumption requires a lot of energy, and producing…

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What is Double Materiality? A “double materiality assessment in the context of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) refers to a comprehensive evaluation that considers both the… Read more

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By Kathleen Andereck, PhD. 19th December 2024 The best solution is prevention and a sustainable tourism plan goes a long way in managing the expectations of people and protecting the environment. In July, tourists in Spain got “shot” with water pistols by locals who were fed up with huge crowds flooding their scenic city and disrupting their lives. Over in Japan, the authorities were forced to “hide” Mount Fuji to deter swarms of visitors who were overwhelming the area. Overtourism is becoming increasingly problematic at destinations from Europe to Asia. The media is rife with examples of residents protesting against the number of tourists…

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