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This story was co-published with MIT Technology Review.
The Massachusetts Audubon Society has long managed its land in western Massachusetts as crucial wildlife habitat. Nature lovers flock to these forests to enjoy bird-watching and quiet hikes, with the occasional bobcat or moose sighting.
But in 2015, the conservation nonprofit presented California’s top climate regulator with a startling scenario: It could heavily log 9,700 acres of its preserved forests over the next few years.
The group raised the possibility of chopping down hundreds of thousands of trees as part of its application to take part in California’s forest offset program.
The state’s Air Resources Board established the system to harness the ability of trees to absorb and store carbon to help the state meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Mass Audubon promised to preserve wildlife. Then it made millions claiming it could cut down trees
By Lisa Song and James Temple ProPublica and MIT Technology Review,Updated May 10, 2021, 3:31 p.m.
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The Massachusetts Audubon Society has long managed its land in western Massachusetts as crucial wildlife habitat. Nature lovers flock to these forests to enjoy bird-watching and quiet hikes, with the occasional bobcat or moose sighting.
But in 2015, the conservation nonprofit presented Californiaâs top climate regulator with a startling scenario: It could heavily log 9,700 acres of its preserved forests over the next few years.
Fire chief, locals remember ruptured gas main experiences
May. 08, 2021 at 6:00 am
Fixed: All that is left of the emergency is some fresh asphalt. Courtesy photo
A 16” inch gas main spewing methane and other natural gases in Santa Monica has been sealed thanks to the teamwork of local residents and public and private agencies who united in an effort to avoid a catastrophe.
Santa Monica Fire Department Chief Bill Walker remembers receiving a 911 call on Thursday some time between 11:30 a.m. and noon and quickly sending out a response unit, which is typical for potential gas line ruptures and structure fires.
NAWBO California names Hilda Kennedy as 2021 Woman Business Owner of the Year at statewide conference
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Over 260 leaders, supporters and women business owners representing 11 chapters from across the state gathered virtually for the National Association of Women Business Owners, California (NAWBO-CA) annual statewide Propel 2021 conference. Held on April 28th and 29th as a virtual experience, the event s focus was on
Driving Change Through Diversity. An event highlight was the naming of the 2021 Woman Business Owner of the Year, NAWBO San Francisco Bay Area board member Hilda Kennedy.