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November 23, 2011 to November 24, 2011

International Forests Conference 2011 [1]

Conservation and Management of Forests for Sustainable Development: Where Science Meets Policy. European and international decision makers, journalists, civil servants and scientists in the domains of forestry, natural resources planning & management, environmental management, forest and biomass industry, and nature conservation will meet in Belgium to discuss what science can contribute to improved ecosystem services of forests in Europe and beyond.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Wildlife [4]
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Government [10]
Forests [11]
Environmental Politics [12]
Climate Change [13]
Biodiversity [14]
Region: 
Europe [15]
November 16, 2011

Tackling Tomorrow's Energy Challenges Today: A Southeastern Symposium at Duke University [16]

The Southeastern United States is faced with several energy transitions in the coming years. This day-long symposium in Durham, NC will discuss these issues, identify crucial information gaps, and plot future directions for research and outreach.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [17]
Science [5]
Pollution [18]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Environmental Politics [12]
Environmental Health [19]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Climate Change [13]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [21]
November 10, 2011 to November 12, 2011

International Conference on Payments for Ecosystem Services and Their Institutional Dimensions in Berlin, Germany [22]

The international conference focuses on the institutional frameworks and governance structures of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes in both developing and industrialized countries.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [23]
Technology [17]
Science [5]
Pollution [18]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Government [10]
Environmental Studies [24]
Environmental Politics [12]
Environmental Health [19]
Economy & Business [25]
Consumer [26]
Agriculture [27]
Region: 
Europe [15]
November 3, 2011 to November 4, 2011

Conference on the Assessment of Future Energy Systems (CAFES) in Calgary [28]

Join global experts in energy systems thinking and top scientists, industry leaders and policy makers to identify the opportunities, challenges and integrated solutions for Canada and North America of the next energy system transformation. Special registration and accommodation rates available until October 7th.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [17]
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Government [10]
Environmental Politics [12]
Environmental Health [19]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Economy & Business [25]
Region: 
Canada [29]
December 5, 2011 to December 7, 2011

Wessex Institute of Technology - First International Conference on Water and Society in Las Vegas, NV [30]

This first International Conference on Water and Society aims to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of many issues affecting water resources today. The meeting will encourage trans-disciplinary communication on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and exploitation by society.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Water & Oceans [31]
Technology [17]
Pollution [18]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
People & Population [32]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Health [33]
Food [34]
Fish & Fisheries [35]
Economy & Business [25]
Disasters [36]
Climate Change [13]
Chemicals [37]
Agriculture [27]
Region: 
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [38]

"Dam Removal Begins, And Soon the Fish Will Flow" [39]

"Port Angeles, Wash. — In a deep turquoise pool in a gorge of steep granite and thick Douglas fir, dozens of salmon swam fitfully. Swirling and slow, they made their way up one side of the riverbed, only to run into the steep concrete face of Elwha Dam — the formidable barrier that for nearly 100 years has cut off most of the Elwha River from the salmon that traditionally populated it."

Natural Resources [8]
Public [3]
Northwest (OR WA) [40]
Source: LA Times [41], 09/19/2011

"Rare Earth Prices To Stay High As China Extends Crackdown" [42]

"Excess exports from China's rare earth industry kept prices artificially low for years, and it was now 'unrealistic' to expect them to fall back to previous levels as Beijing reins in the sector, a senior industry official said on Thursday."

Natural Resources [8]
Public [3]
International [43]
Source: Des Moines Register [44], 09/16/2011
November 1, 2011 to November 4, 2011

Natural Areas Conference 2011 [45]

Each year, the Natural Areas conference gives natural resource professionals and natural areas managers the chance to connect with and learn from others working in fields related to natural areas conservation. This year’s conference is hosted by the Natural Areas Association (NAA) with co-host National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils (NAEPPC) and will explore a range of topics concerning natural areas management and planning in the face of climate change. Tallahassee and the natural beauty of the Florida panhandle provide a stunning backdrop for the conference proceedings.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Wildlife [4]
Water & Oceans [31]
Planning & Growth [7]
Natural Resources [8]
Forests [11]
Environmental Health [19]
Disasters [36]
Climate Change [13]
Biodiversity [14]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [21]
October 24, 2011 to October 26, 2011

SmartGrid Canada 2011 [46]

Seize the opportunity to advance smart grid solutions and deliver benefits to Canadians with other Canadian and international industry leaders. Discussions will focus on Canada’s current smart grid development and its direction for the future.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [17]
Science [5]
Pollution [18]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
People & Population [32]
Natural Resources [8]
Laws & Regulations [9]
Government [10]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Economy & Business [25]
Consumer [26]
Region: 
Canada [29]

"GOP Wants To Give Congress Veto on National Monuments" [47]

"Citing state sovereignty and economic hardship, Republican lawmakers said Tuesday that they wanted to give Congress the authority to veto presidents' national monument designations, a power used by nearly every executive since Theodore Roosevelt."

Environmental Politics [12]
Natural Resources [8]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [48]
Source: McClatchy [49], 09/14/2011

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