Category: Michael Brescia
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UAE is Expanding Restrictions on Plastic Products
The United Arab Emirates is moving forward with an ambitious series of policies aimed at reducing plastic waste by eliminating single-use plastic products across the country. As part of an expanded environmental strategy, federal authorities have reinforced and broadened a nationwide ban that builds on earlier emirate-level measures targeting plastic bags and other disposable items.…
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Protecting a Tree Species of the Mountainous West
By Michael Brescia I first became aware of the plight of the whitebark pine when I was reading about its connection to grizzly bears. It turns out that the seeds of this rugged, high-altitude tree are a vital food source for bears, especially as they prepare for hibernation. However, I kept coming across reports of…