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Madakeas committee forwards three redevelopment alternatives to Select Board after reviewing housing, sports‑field and wetlands tradeoffs The Madakeas Utilization Committee reviewed a draft report and three concept plans for the Madakeas site and voted to forward each alternative to the Select Board for consideration (Select Board presentation: May 12). The committee directed staff and the consultant to refine parking counts, emphasize solar-on‑building options and note potential synergy with the Cape Cod Baseball League.

The Madakeas Utilization Committee has unveiled three exciting redevelopment plans, blending housing and sports, set to be discussed at the Select Board on May 12!

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India Has Potential To Power Africa’s Green Energy Transition - IndiaWest News India Has Potential To Power Africa’s Green Energy Transition.

India Has Potential To Power Africa’s Green Energy Transition

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State Land Board adopts updated Lesser Prairie Chicken stewardship plan, with new no-lease guidance for focal areas The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners voted 5–0 to adopt a five-year update to its Lesser Prairie Chicken Stewardship Action Plan, directing staff to step up habitat assessments, lessee engagement and carry forward stipulations that restrict development in core areas and connectivity zones.

The Colorado State Board has just taken a bold step to protect the declining Lesser Prairie Chicken populations with a new stewardship plan that strengthens habitat protections and limits development.

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Falmouth Planning Board approves ASD Cape Cod Holdings' three-array solar project with conditions The planning board approved a site plan for three large ground‑mounted solar arrays totaling about 23.3 MW DC (13.5 MW AC), with conditions on decommissioning, landscaping, stormwater, access and operation. The applicant will donate the project land to the town and lease it back for operations.

Falmouth's Planning Board just greenlit a groundbreaking solar project that will not only power the town but also donate over 54 acres of land for conservation!

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UMS students empower Ranau coffee farmers through waste-to-income programme RANAU (April 17): A group of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students has successfully empowered the coffee farming community in Kampung Toboh Lama through the Singgah Kopi ROOTS (Rural Outreach for Origin, Training & Sustainability) Programme, which focuses on sustainable community development through coffee waste-based innovation. The programme involved 32 coffee farmers who are members of Koperasi Agro Ranau Berhad, seven UMS student facilitators, two representatives from the UMS Centre for Career Development and Entrepreneurship (CEDeC), four industry representatives from social enterprises, and members of the University-Community Social Enterprise (UCSE) Programme Evaluation Committee. Through a “waste-to-income” approach, participants were introduced to […]

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City water staff: conservation credits are dwindling; offset fee set at about $36,000 per acre-foot The water division explained how the city's water bank and development-water budgets work, confirmed a one-time offset fee near $36,000 per acre-foot, and warned a 198-acre-foot conservation-credit pool could be drawn down in roughly two to three years at current designation rates.

Santa Fe's water conservation credits are vanishing fast, with only 198 acre-feet left for affordable housing and small projects—will developers adapt in time?

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Ulster County committee clears Paradis Lane solar project, funds design and approves contract The Energy, Environment & Sustainability Committee reclassified the Paradis Lane solar proposal under SEQRA, established Capital Project 747 for a 200 kW installation with a $340,000 budget, and approved a $334,616 contract with Amaresco Inc.; the actions passed by voice vote.

Ulster County is taking a big step towards sustainability with a new solar project that promises to harness 200 kW of renewable energy while preserving historic integrity.

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Missoula County approves settlement to lock in Green Power Program timeline amid Northwestern–Black Hills merger County staff presented a draft stipulation in PSC docket 2025.10.078; commissioners approved a settlement with Northwestern Energy and Black Hills Corporation that commits the utilities to internal and filing deadlines intended to protect the county and city's Green Power Program timetable.

Missoula County has secured a crucial settlement to ensure the Green Power Program stays on track despite the impending merger of major utilities.

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DEC: Vermont about 35% toward Lake Champlain phosphorus goal; models, not full-scale monitoring, drive reported progress Department of Environmental Conservation officials told the House Appropriations Committee they are using modeled estimates calibrated with targeted monitoring to track progress toward Lake Champlain's TMDL; the state reports about 35% of the needed phosphorus reductions have been achieved and stressed continued investment and capacity-building.

Vermont's Clean Water Initiative is making strides toward its phosphorus reduction goals, but are they relying too heavily on models instead of real data?

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Committee advances bill to preserve 'water supply assessment' planning step for large projects SB 1085 would preserve the 20‑year Water Supply Assessment (WSA) planning tool even when certain housing projects are exempt from CEQA, proponents said, while building interests warned it could reintroduce litigation and slow streamlined housing projects.

Senator D'ARAZO's SB 1085 aims to ensure long-term water availability for major developments, sparking a fierce debate over housing and environmental planning in California.

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Greater MSP tells House committee Minnesota must 'double down' on site readiness and bold sector strategy to revitalize growth Peter Frosh of Greater MSP urged legislators to adopt a transformational agenda to move Minnesota into the top 10 states for economic growth, stressing site readiness, permitting speed, renewable electricity and partnerships across government, industry and higher education.

Minnesota's economy could skyrocket by $100 billion and create tens of thousands of jobs if we double our growth rate—are we ready to seize this bold opportunity?

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An image of The Briggait, Glasgow. Credit: Andrew Lee. The text reads: AHF50 Glasgow Exhibition. Celebrating 50 Years of the Architectural Heritage Fund. 1st May - 16th May. The Briggait.

Catch the AHF 50th Anniversary Exhibition at the Briggait in Glasgow for its second stop of the tour.

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Association to Preserve Cape Cod presents 'Cape We Shape' campaign to Falmouth Select Board APCC executive director Andrew Gottlieb described a Cape‑wide initiative to identify and protect remaining priority natural-resource lands, arguing that 86% of the Cape is developed or protected and that roughly 14% remains with varying protection status; the campaign focuses on public education, local coalitions and financing strategies.

A new campaign called 'Cape We Shape' is rallying communities to protect the last 14% of Cape Cod's vital natural resources before it's too late.

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Middletown panel recommends approval of Sweetberry Farm master plan with conditions The Middletown Conservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Sweetberry Farm LLC's master plan, imposing two conditions aimed at reducing impervious surfaces: maximize pervious materials in parking and roadways and consider narrowing roadways to 20 feet where practicable. The recommendation goes to the Planning Board.

The Middletown Conservation Commission has given the green light to Sweetberry Farm's ambitious master plan, but with vital conditions to protect our environment!

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Supervisors hear county energy goals workshop; staff propose REEIS update, land strategy and studies on new technologies County staff briefed the Board of Supervisors on updates to the Renewable Energy and Conservation Element (REEIS), proposing a 1'to'1.5'year public process to revise land-use policy, consider federal land partnerships, encourage on-site generation and evaluate options including microgrids, CCAs and new technologies.

San Bernardino County is gearing up for a major energy policy overhaul to keep pace with rising demand and new technologies—will this reshape the future of local power?

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Senate energy committee advances SF4504 as amended after adopting A20 and $3M RDA grant The Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee recommended passage of Senate File 4504 as amended and referred it to finance after adopting amendment A20 (author replacement of A17) and A14 (a $3 million RDA grant for a Heights Geothermal project); recorded votes on the omnibus recommendation were 6–5.

The Minnesota Senate Energy Committee just took a significant step forward by advancing Senate File 4504, including a $3 million grant for an innovative geothermal project!

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📍 Kribi • Douala • Mbankomo
Through @CAFI, Cameroon is taking action to:
🌳 protect its forests
🍽️ feed its people
📍 improve land-use planning

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🌍 The JICA Ogata Research Institute & @unsdsn.org have launched a joint initiative to shape the post-2030 SDG indicator framework.

The collaboration will deliver evidence-based insights to inform discussions on #SustainableDevelopment monitoring.

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Council hears of $650,000 potential solar grant for wastewater plant, $50,000 local match required Council was told the town received notice of a potential $650,000 grant to install solar panels at the wastewater treatment plant; staff said a $50,000 local match is required and that engineers and a consultant will evaluate feasibility and eligible uses.

Leonardtown is one step closer to a greener future with a potential $650,000 grant for solar panels at the wastewater treatment plant, but a $50,000 local match is needed to make it happen!

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Indigenous Peoples and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) — Tallgrass Institute Tallgrass Institute’s primer on the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private lending arm of the World Bank Group details Indigenous Peoples’ rights in the IFC’s sustainability framework an...

Opportunity to strengthen #IndigenousPeoples' rights, participation and #FPIC processes in #IFC's sustainability framework and lending standards.

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Planning commission approves final site plan for 1‑MW Mason Solar project with bonding and vegetation conditions Kent County planning commissioners granted final site‑plan approval to MDL 153 Mason Solar LLC to construct a 1‑megawatt solar facility at 9425 Fairlee Road, approving the decommissioning plan and conditioning final sign‑off on a vegetation maintenance agreement and required securities for erosion and decommissioning.

The Kent County Planning Commission has just greenlit a groundbreaking 1-megawatt solar project, ensuring eco-friendly energy comes with strict plans for maintenance and decommissioning.

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ADB says Uzbekistan expected to sustain steady growth of towards 7% Delivering on the forecast could prove challenging, however, if the Middle East conflict is prolonged.

Delivering on the forecast could prove challenging, however, if the Middle East conflict is prolonged. Bne IntelliNews #Uzbekistan #EconomicGrowth #ADB #MiddleEastConflict #SustainableDevelopment

NuScale Power Q1 Preview: Cash Burn, SMR Contracts NuScale Power (SMR) heads into Q1 2026 results after an Apr 10, 2026 Yahoo feature; key metrics: quarter-end cash, operating burn and project financing (NRC design milestone Aug 2020).

NuScale Power Q1 Preview: Cash Burn, SMR Contracts: NuScale Power (SMR) heads into Q1 2026 results after an Apr 10, 2026 Yahoo feature; key metrics: quarter-end cash, operating burn and project financing… 👈 Read full analysis #NuScalePower #SMR #CleanEnergy #NuclearEnergy #SustainableDevelopment

Refining Renewable Power: Linea Energy’s Data-Driven Approach - Cozzy Energy Solutions Linea Energy’s founder and CEO, Cassidy DeLine, believes refining existing methods is key to improving renewable power plant development. Speaking on The Power Podcast, DeLine discussed Linea’s philosophy, strategy, and ambitions behind its rapid growth. Linea emphasizes that developers often make critical decisions lacking sufficient data. Traditionally, detailed site information isn't accessible until leases are

Refining Renewable Power: Linea Energy's Data-Driven Approach #MISO #RenewableEnergy #EnergyInnovation #CleanTech #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyStorage

Trees Forever secures $50,000 grant; staff proposes right-of-way tree requirement for new development Trees Forever updated council on recent plantings and a new $50,000 Urban Forestry Development Grant; city staff proposed drafting an amendment requiring right-of-way trees in new development, with costs collected at permit time and installation/first-year maintenance by city staff.

Marion is set to flourish with 250 new trees thanks to a $50,000 grant and a groundbreaking neighborhood tree-captain program!

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Mentor Council reviews shoreline stabilization plan, staff seeks OK to start $340,000 due diligence City staff and SmithGroup briefed the Mentor City Council on a proposed shoreline stabilization project for the nature preserve and asked the council to authorize $340,000 of due-diligence work tied to a $104,000 Lake Erie Commission grant and a separate $1.75 million congressional design appropriation. No formal vote on the due diligence is recorded in the transcript.

Mentor City Council is on the brink of a crucial decision to protect our nature preserve with a $340,000 shoreline stabilization plan—will they take action before it's too late?

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Kids take on the water crisis - Save a Family Plan The students at St. Vincent De Paul elementary school in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, have been learning about social justice issues and working together to take action. For the third year in a row, they have raised funds and awareness for Save A Family Plan. New this year, they also took up a food collection for […]

We visited St. Vincent De Paul elementary in Strathroy ON.

The students have been learning about social justice issues & working together to take action.

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