https://youtu.be/z 2XBjfhG58 Inspired by the climate denial moron that sent me a Tik Tok this morning, that he thought proved once and for all that "CO2 is good for plants", proving once again that climate deniers stopped paying attention to science class in third grade, but that climate denial memes, even those from 1992, last forever.Note…
Nebraska farmers and ranchers who have struggled with climate-related issues like flooding and drought are expected to benefit in the new year from the Inflation Reduction Act s massive funding of ag-related conservation programs. Over $3 billion goes to the U.S. Department of Agriculture s Conservation Stewardship Program - which provides a subsidy per acre for farms using methods like cover cropping, crop rotation and measures to reduce soil erosion and increase biodiversity. .
The Environmental Protection Agency is investing $14.3 million in green jobs training in New York. A large portion of this money comes from the Environmental Protection Agency for Brownfields job training, with $2 million coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The hope is to ensure a strong environmental benefit while providing more economic opportunities to underserved areas. .
By Kirsten Wandrey for the Univ. of Nebraska.Broadcast version by Deborah Van Fleet for Nebraska News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration In the midst of droughts during the state s driest year on record, homeowners struggle to maintain the ideal image of the impeccably-manicured, emerald-green front yard. As the weather turns to fall and Nebraskans finish up summer s final yard work and prepare their lawns for cold weather, many may find themselves frustrated with brown, patchy grass or struggling garden beds. .
The southwestern corner of the state is now experiencing exceptional drought, the most severe category. It s the first time since 2013 that category of drought has shown up in Nebraska.