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How Bezos’ latest plan to protect forests could backfire

The Verge

But splashy climate change commitments like the Bezos Earth Fund can easily fall into pitfalls associated with tree planting because of their focus on speed and scale, says Prakash Kashwan, an associate professor of political science at the University of Connecticut. There’s a history of “green-grabbing”.

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June Cause Awareness: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

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The purpose of Pride Month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history. The first PrideFest was held in 2020, and since then, the celebration continues to be held every year on the town green. Pride Month isn’t all celebrations and rainbows!

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

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If, however, through your research, you can establish a clear connection between your programs and their funding history and priorities, it’s still worth reaching out to that funder and introducing your organization. The Green Climate Fund. The Green Climate Fun. Connections like this are built over time. PADI AWARE Foundation.

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The most innovative companies for energy in 2025

Fast Company Tech

By tapping its deep pool of usage data, analytics, and energy billing expertise, the Connecticut-based company is betting it can cut most clients energy bills by 30%. Its an 80-year-old company, with a history that dates back to the invention of the computer-room cooling systems by Ralph Liebert, who sold IBM its first cooling in 1965.