In 2026, solar is expected to produce 78B kWh, compared to just 60B kWh for coal. Combined, wind and solar began outproducing coal in 2024. The federal Energy Information Agency expects solar to grow by 27% next year. #renewables https://ow.ly/MJeT50Zt8fx

The Bezos Earth Fund is investing $100M urban greenspaces to fund community-designed parks and large-scale greenspaces that blend community values with ecological function. The Earth Fund seeks to center greenspace as essential infrastructure. #urbangreening https://ow.ly/qoeH50Zt7Gq

From New Parks to Restored Urban Wildlife Habitats – Bezos Earth Fund…

The Bezos Earth Fund is a $10bn commitment to protect and restore the natural world through innovative projects across the planet.

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Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage believe in direct action; they estimate they have removed over 6K pounds of trash from the ponds along Cape Cod since they were founded in 2018. #environmentalcleanup https://ow.ly/ARUf50Zt7xt

Taking Out the Trash: These Old Ladies Are Cleaning Up Cape Cod

The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage estimate they’ve removed 6,000 pounds of refuse from ponds on Cape Cod. “There’s no better feeling,” one said.

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The so-called “Tragedy of the Commons” is driven by incentives to over-consume. Elinor Ostrom (born on this day in 1933) uncovered ten principles that enabled sustainable resource use, for which she was awarded the Nobel in Economics. #commonpoolresources https://ow.ly/l6TT50Zt77l

Governing the Commons: A Summary of Elinor Ostrom’s Work

This infographic outlines the economic theories of Elinor Ostrom regarding Common Pool Resources (CPRs)-shared resources like forests…

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Conservation International interviewed Indigenous leaders to understand the role of knowledge and culture in environmental stewardship. They found that traditional management practices play a direct role in protecting forests and wildlife. #indigenousstewardship https://ow.ly/ZNcZ50Zt6YN

Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution, report finds

Indigenous lands are crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. Research shows their health is a direct result of Indigenous stewardship.

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Kielder Forest is England’s largest, though it was largely nonexistent a century ago. This 232 mi2 forest began its life as a plantation, the UK Forestry Commission began to plant more diverse species in the 1960s. #conservationworks https://ow.ly/UCuW50Zt4YB

Hurricane Helene brought up to 30-in of rain as far inland as Tennessee, causing rivers to rise, scouring away topsoil in parts, and depositing sand and silt in others. Soil amendments like hay, wood chips, and biochar may help soils retain water and nutrients. #soilislife https://ow.ly/gWIz50ZspaK

Hurricane Helene ravaged farmers' topsoil. They're still fighting to build it back.

"We're dirt farmers. Our primary job is to tend the dirt. That's the basis of everything."

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Since 1995, the Lomakatsi Restoration Project has promoted indigenous fire management practices to maintain open forests and reduce wildfire risk. They have trained more than 3K, including 65 tribal and rural youth this year. #nativestewardship https://ow.ly/Mmzr50ZskGQ

Yesterday was International Mangrove Day, recognition of these globally important coastal ecosystems, which play a critical role in biodiversity, regulating climate, and protecting coastlines. #mangroves https://ow.ly/JZ9I50ZsjvB

Unexpected expansion and regrowth in Earth’s mangrove forests over the past four decades

Global mangrove forests have disappeared rapidly because of deforestation but have also regrown through natural regeneration and restoration. Yet their long-term trends in extent and canopy cover remain poorly quantified. By developing a global dataset ...

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The West Moberly First Nation of northeastern BC has limited access to fresh food, owing to its isolation, cold winters, and contamination from mining and forestry. By tapping geothermal power, they hope to grow food year-round. #foodsovereignty https://ow.ly/z4HO50Zq6Ue

B.C. First Nation taps geothermal power for food security | The Narwhal

In northeast B.C., fresh food is scarce. West Moberly First Nations is turning to an underground clean-energy solution

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Born this day in 1938, Herman Daly was one of the leading voices in Ecological Economics, helping to found the journal of that name. This podcast explores his ideas and his legacy, through interviews with former colleagues, students, family, and friends. #ecologicaleconomics

A Cities 1.5 Podcast Mini Series

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Born this day in 1938, Herman Daly was a leading voice in the early development of Ecological Economics. This 5-part podcast explores his ideas and his legacy, through interviews with former colleagues, students, family, and friends. #ecologicaleconomics https://ow.ly/Ze3350Zq6bB

A Cities 1.5 Podcast Mini Series

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Outdoor recreation contributes more than $25B in visitor spending, supporting more than 237K jobs statewide. Investing in public recreational lands can offer a lifeline to the state’s rural communities. #recreationworks https://ow.ly/clGT50Zq5W1

Coalition Seeks $150 Million for State's Premier Conservation and Recreation Grant Program - Wildlife Recreation and Coalition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TACOMA, WA – The Washington Wildlife &...

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Prescribed burns in northern Australia’s wildfire-prone ecosystems are designed to reduce severe, late-season wildfires. These effects have now been documented via satellite—fires have begin to shift earlier in the season, reducing high-intensity fires. #controlledburns https://ow.ly/47vW50ZmSQo

Fighting Fire With Fire - NASA Science

In fire-prone ecosystems in Australia's Northern Territory, prescribed burns are lit to minimize the severity of fires later in the season.

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Worked with TNC, we found that every $1 invested in the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration Initiative generates $1.87 in economic activity and supports an average of 107 jobs per year. #restorationworks https://ow.ly/3Usb50ZmSGN

Earth Economics | Coastal Restoration Benefits California’s Economy

We analyzed the economic impacts of the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration Initiative for the Nature Conservancy in California. This $18M investment delivers measurable returns: every $1 generates $1.87 in economic activity, supports an average of 107 jobs each year, and drives $32.7M in economic activ

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The UK’s green energy sector supports over a million jobs, adding over US$140B in total economic activity. It is estimated that more than US$609B has also been committed to upgrading energy infrastructure to support a shift to net-zero. #neweconomy https://ow.ly/GJzE50ZmS9l

"Our findings show that countries with higher degradation face higher borrowing costs—nature is hitting the bottom line of government budgets. Nature can longer continue to be an afterthought for politicians and finance ministries.” —Nicola Ranger, LSE https://ow.ly/uVTL50ZkywP

Governments must protect nature or pay a higher price for borrowing, study finds  - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

Increasing nature degradation has led to higher borrowing costs for governments, according to new research.

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Ohio's H2Ohio water quality program protects neighborhoods from severe weather, improving air and water quality, and safeguarding public health, benefits worth more than $300M in 2024, while providing 270 jobs paying more than $17M in wages and benefits. #conservationworks https://ow.ly/KZMc50ZkxvH

Nature Is the Root of Midwest Economies

Healthy lands and waters drive Midwest jobs, cut costs and strengthen communities. Learn how nature-based solutions support a thriving economy.

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Urban forests are critical infrastructure supporting healthy, resilient communities. Equitable access to greenspace supports social and environmental fairness, moderating extreme heat, improving local air quality, and providing recreational opportunities. #urbantrees https://ow.ly/PV2v50ZkxbX

Sonoma County needed a strong application for FEMA funding of nature-based wildfire mitigation. We translated ecological and risk‑reduction outcomes to economic terms, helping them to secure $37M in FEMA funding, announced by President Biden in 2021. #disastermitigation https://ow.ly/LNjh50ZiRuA

Earth Economics | Redefining Disaster Mitigation with FEMA

For over a dozen years, Earth Economics has played a unique role in helping the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) better account for the value of nature in disaster mitigation. Our work has shaped national policy and tools and helped communities secure FEMA funding for nature‑based resilien

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UK pensions investing in natural capital are achieving returns as high as 20%. #naturalcapital “Nature has become not just something to manage risk around, but increasingly something to actually invest in.” —Bruna Bauer, Pensions for Purpose https://ow.ly/HEqj50ZiRq1

UK pension funds are putting money into nature, targeting returns of up to 20% – press release

It turns out, nature pays – and it could be a better diversifier than bonds.

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NOAA invested $18M to restore California's coastal ecosystems, driving nearly $33M in economic activity benefiting 56 industries statewide. We partnered with TNC California to analyze the benefits to local businesses and the state GDP.. #restorationworks https://ow.ly/1IYx50ZiQKo

Yahara WINS, a rural-urban project to reduce phosphorus runoff in Wisconsin has successfully sold credits for over 24K tons of CO2e, confirming that nature-based solutions can deliver measurable climate benefits while improving water quality. #greenfinance https://ow.ly/2gIK50ZfzrV

The Pacific Northwest Regional Blue Carbon Calculator allows users to estimate the effect of coastal wetland management decisions on emissions and carbon storage. Coastal wetlands in the US provide an estimated $23B in storm-protection benefits. #coastalwetlands https://ow.ly/ZyTg50ZfyX1

New Tool Helps States Quantify Benefits of Coastal Wetlands

Scientists have long recognized coastal wetlands—marshes, tidal forests, seagrass meadows, and mudflats—as unsung environmental powerhouses. They capture 4.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year, an annual rate equivalent to removing roughly 1.12 million vehicles from the roads, and deliver an estimated $23 billion in storm-protection benefits in the U.S. alone.

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Peat is a type of wetland formed by layers of waterlogged, decomposing plants. Peat bogs store twice as much carbon as all forests worldwide while cleaning water, reducing flooding, and supporting biodiversity. #peatendures https://ow.ly/zSso50ZceF7

Research shows that planting trees can halve the heat island effect—Americans living in urban areas with more trees experience 20-40 percent less excess heat. Planners are beginning to reintroduce greenery, blurring lines between rural and urban. #urbantrees https://ow.ly/i1IG50Zceaq

The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think

Scientists have discovered technology with a remarkable ability to prevent extreme heat in cities. It's called a tree.

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Microforests bring measurable benefits to help lower heat, capture stormwater, and improve air quality. Tune into our microforests Linkedin Live event on June 23: https://ow.ly/nyP050ZccP7

New research has shown that each $1 invested in forest fuel treatment reduces wildfire costs by $3.75. Savings include $895M in avoided building losses, $503M of CO2 emissions, and $1.39B in health impacts and productivity losses. #controlledburns https://ow.ly/XqwZ50ZbYVa

Forest Fuel Treatments Reduce Wildfire Spread, Prevent $2.8 Billion in Damage

A UC Davis study finds every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages.

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GDP ignores natural capital unless it has been extracted and exchanged in markets. Last month, the UN published a dashboard of 31 metrics, including sustainability, quality of life, inequality, and peace and human rights. #beyondGDP https://ow.ly/G7jS50Z6Ck5

Earth Economics is eager to help you compare benefits and costs of—and make a compelling case for—your projects, so you can secure the funding that nature-based solutions deserve. Get started on your application today - applications are due June 12! #irlf https://ow.ly/M0NG50Z8QMt

Earth Economics | Ingrid Rasch Legacy Fund

The Ingrid Rasch Legacy Fund The Ingrid Rasch Legacy Fund enables Earth Economics to provide technical assistance to one non-profit or community-based organization each year to advance local solutions to environmental injustice, climate hazards, or threats of displacement. 2025 recipientLower Columb…

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