Release: USDA Announces Implementation Plans for Inflation Reduction Act and Plans Around Western Water

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Laura Zaks
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net

Release: USDA Announces Implementation Plans for Inflation Reduction Act and Plans Around Western Water

Washington, DC, February 13, 2023 – Today, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced plans for the implementation of the agricultural conservation provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, an act that provided sweeping greenhouse gas reductions across sectors including farming. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) welcomes the Administration’s approach that encompasses both direct greenhouse gas benefits and the many co-benefits that accompany effective conservation practices.

In addition to the overall implementation of the conservation funds in line with the IRA, the agency also announced a Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action to guide conservation spending in Western states toward practices that address drought and related concerns. The Secretary noted …

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Unpriced climate risk and the potential consequences of overvaluation in US housing markets

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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 February 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01594-8

Natural hazards exacerbated by climate change pose serious risks to property markets in the United States. Ignoring these risks could create instability in housing values. This research shows the magnitude of unpriced flood risk and who stands to lose from housing prices that reflect climate risks.
Nature Climate Change…

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Examples Of Omnivores – Omnivorous Animals List With Pictures & Interesting Facts

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Examples of omnivores include mammals such as baboons, bears, badgers, foxes, raccoons and monkeys; reptiles such as sea turtles and the common snapping turtle; and birds such as crows and other passerines, sapsuckers and the kea.

This page contains examples of omnivores, including these and many more omnivorous species.

Use the index below to find information on a particular animal, or continue scrolling to browse all of the animals on the list.

Omnivores Examples

Omnivores

An omnivore is a species whose diet consists of a mixture of both plant and animal matter. The ability to survive on a wide variety …

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AG-VOCATES ASSEMBLE: NSAC 2023 WINTER MEETING RECAP

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NSAC Policy Director Mike Lavender addresses coalition members

Last week, over 100 attendees from 61 member organizations came together for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) annual winter meeting. In light of the anticipated 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization, members gathered in Washington, DC, to strategically coordinate campaign tactics, meet with Congressional leaders and senior USDA officials, and connect through a shared vision of a just food and farm system for all.

Our first in-person winter meeting since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic gave coalition members the opportunity to catch up, strengthen relationships, and build momentum for the busy 2023 Farm Bill cycle. We also welcomed a few members who were attending one of NSAC’s biannual meetings for the first time!

Advancing the Work

With NSAC’s 2023 Farm Bill Platform recently released and our policy priority-setting process already complete, issue …

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Powering past coal is not enough

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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 February 2023; doi:10.1038/s41558-022-01574-4

Modelled low-carbon pathways rarely incorporate processes reflecting social and political realities. Now two studies rise to this challenge by exploring the implications of a landmark initiative to phase out coal, showing that we need greater political ambition for faster transitions to keep a 1.5 °C outcome in sight.
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Dinosaur Coloring And Facts – Printable PDF Book To Download

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Bring the Mesozoic Era to life with this printable dinosaur coloring and facts book, available for immediate download!

Active Wild Dinosaur Coloring And Facts Printable PDF eBook

Let your imagination run wild with this awesome dinosaur coloring book! Inside you’ll find a selection of coloring pages featuring some of the world’s best-known dinosaurs!

At the end of the book you’ll find interesting information on each of the dinosaurs.

As well as exercising your creative side, you’ll also discover some cool facts!

Sample Pages

Click here or on the image below to view & download sample pages:

Dinosaur Coloring And Facts Book Sample Pages

Dinosaurs Included

  • Triceratops
  • Tyrannosaurus rex
  • Pachycephalosaurus
  • Allosaurus
  • Styracosaurus
  • Baryonyx
  • Ceratosaurus
  • Parasaurolophus
  • Compsognathus
  • Iguanodon
  • Mosasaurus
  • Oviraptor
  • Ichthyosaurus
  • Deinonychus
  • Spinosaurus
  • Gallimimus
  • Plesiosaur
  • Stegosaurus
  • Pterodactyl

Dinosaur Coloring And Facts is available as a printable pdf download. After placing your order, you’ll receive a download link via email. …

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Release: NSAC Hosts Farm Bill Lobby Day

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net

Release: NSAC Hosts Farm Bill Lobby Day
Members Meet with Lawmakers to Share Stories and Priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill

Washington, DC, February 1, 2023 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a lobby day for coalition members to meet with Congressional leaders and senior USDA officials to encourage them to prioritize sustainable food and farm needs and farmer-led solutions in the upcoming farm bill reauthorization. Members from across the country scheduled 100 visits throughout the day with members of Congress from their home states and districts to champion the federal programs and reforms most important to them and their communities. 

“As the new Congress settles in, our members and farmer advocates are convening in DC in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.

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