U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro discussed HUD's role in post-disaster community rebuilding. Following Hurricane Sandy, HUD's approach evolved from simply restoring communities to their prior state, to guiding them in building resilience for the future.

Secretary Castro expressed hope that current investments and initiatives, such as Rebuild By Design and the National Disaster Resilience Competition, will establish best practices. These examples, he noted, could then be adopted by states nationwide. (Published on Mar 16, 2015)

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) serves as a forum to assess progress and mobilize resources in addressing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs).

It catalyzes new actions and

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) serves as a forum to assess progress and mobilize resources in addressing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs).

It catalyzes new actions and bolsters existing efforts on near-term climate change, focusing on related public health, food and energy security, and environmental issues.

On March 31, 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to establish a state licensing program for legal hemp cultivation. Sponsor Rep. Jeremy Faison emphasized

On March 31, 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to establish a state licensing program for legal hemp cultivation. Sponsor Rep. Jeremy Faison emphasized hemp's historical benefits and cited the recent U.S. Farm Bill, which permits states to regulate production and allows universities to conduct studies.

The legislation passed with an 88-5 vote. Following its approval, Faison distributed various hemp products, such as breakfast cereal, soap, cooking oil, and twine, to legislative leaders, showcasing the plant's diverse applications.

In Irish mythology, trees symbolize wealth. The Irish Government plans to sell over 1 million acres of public forests, managed by Coillte, to private investors. This vast area, equivalent to two

In Irish mythology, trees symbolize wealth. The Irish Government plans to sell over 1 million acres of public forests, managed by Coillte, to private investors. This vast area, equivalent to two counties, includes valuable native woodlands and vital refuges for Ireland's flora and fauna, which will be lost forever. Sign the petition here.

Swiss finance company Helvetia Wealth, owners of the International Forestry Fund (IFF) chaired by former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, has expressed interest, as has The China Investment Corporation.

Second Nature, a Boston-based non-profit, works to transform higher education, fostering a healthy, just, and sustainable society.

Its vision is a

Second Nature, a Boston-based non-profit, works to transform higher education, fostering a healthy, just, and sustainable society.

Its vision is a world where all people are healthy, live in vibrant communities, and are personally and economically secure within a flourishing, sustainable life support system.

The oceans are Earth's most profoundly impacted yet practically invisible climate change battleground. Watch