CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson receives $11 million Bezos Earth Fund grant for sustainable cotton research * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences What we wear carries an environmental cost long before clothing reaches a store shelf. From water-intensive dyeing to chemical processing and waste, the materials used in fashion have a major impact on natural resources. Researchers at Clemson University are working t  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Rails to Trails Conservancy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the Rural Opportunities To Use Transportation for Economic Success Initiative. The letter emphasizes the importance of active transportation infrastructure in rural communities and provides insights into challenges, funding barriers, and potential strategies to improve these areas. RTC noted that walking and biking are deeply embedded in rural life, with   more