Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Larry Moats, USFWS The state of Colorado recently decided to spend $4.5 million over the next nine years killing cougars and black bears to see how this might affect mule deer numbers. The effort, which begins in the spring, allows the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to trap […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund When President Trump signed his executive memorandum bringing the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline back from the dead, he stated that it would be “subject to a renegotiation of terms by us.” Unfortunately, the memorandum itself doesn’t say this—in fact it doesn’t contain the word “negotiate” or “renegotiate” […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund source: NOAA Technical Report NOS CO-OPS 083 The ocean is going to be significantly higher than previously understood, according to the latest national assessment of sea level rise. Because of climate change polar regions are rapidly melting and causing sea levels to rise faster than was forecast in […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund President Trump took a series of actions today that confirm his position as Polluter-in-Chief, threatening the welfare of the country with a move towards the dirty energy of the past. Even more, he fired a broadside at the public’s right to engage in the decisions that affect us. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Less than a week into his presidency, President Trump has aligned himself with Republican leaders in Congress to launch a full-on assault on the nation’s environment and health. Light Brigading President Trump fired a broadside at the nation’s environment and health on Tuesday, striking out, in the process, […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A large sinkhole on the Israeli shoreline of the Dead Sea Ziva & Amir/Flickr The search-and-rescue unit’s SUV isn’t in its parking spot, so David Greenbaum, the manager of Israel’s Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, picks up the key to the white sedan left in its place. “I think […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An installation of 300 statues off a Spanish island forms an artificial reef and addresses issues like Europe’s migration crisis, and the destruction of ocean reefs. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/22/world/europe/undersea-museum-keeps-fish-feeding-and-its-social-commentary-biting.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by Ocean Conservancy “We do solemnly swear that we will faithfully speak up for the ocean, and will to the best of our ability to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of our Ocean.” It’s a big week. Just a few days ago, the new President of the United States stood before a crowd in […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s not an easy life we lead. And by “we”, I mean the entirety of the male penguin population. As a male Magellanic penguin, the complexities of my life escalate the second I turn four. In a few years’ time, I’m expected to find the mate I want to spend the rest […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Oklahoma attorney general’s confirmation hearing proved that he has made a career out of putting the interests of polluters above public health. Scott Pruitt testifying before the Senate, January 18, 2017 Riccardo Savi/Sipa USA/Newscom Scott Pruitt spent much of his Senate confirmation hearing trying to explain why he […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Tragedy strikes as another environmental activist murdered To get the weekly Latin America Green News blog delivered directly to your email, subscribe here. January 12 – 19, 2017 Environmental Justice Isisdro home in the village of Coloradas de la Virgen, Chihuahua Goldman Environmental Foundation Isidro Baldenegro López, a […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Steve Rhodes History will pass final judgment on Barack Obama’s presidency. But even now, as he prepares to leave the White House, this much is clear: President Obama’s remarkable environmental legacy cannot be easily undone by his successor or this extremist Republican Congress. Nor should they try—the historic […]
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, January 18, 2017 (ENS) – Earth’s 2016 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by two U.S. government agencies – the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA. Read the full article […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund It’s official: 2016 is the hottest year on record. Earth’s surface temperatures in 2016 shattered all previous record highs since modern record keeping began in 1880, NASA and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced today. This is the third consecutive year of record warmth for the globe. And much […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Courtesy Simon Beck Simon Beck has a seriously impressive track record. Using nothing but the prints of his snowshoes, the British artist creates elaborate geometric patterns in freshly fallen snow. Each of his large-scale “Snow Art” pieces takes up to 12 hours to create, during which time Beck […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy If you’re like me, you love the ocean—and especially adore the animals that call the ocean home like sea otters and beluga whales! Even if you and I never see them in person—it’s still really important to me that they’re protected. This week, Senate confirmation hearings begin for two people who will […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The world must do more to sustainably manage fishing if we’re to address increasing global demand for protein in the coming decades. If the situation doesn’t improve, millions of people may no longer be able to afford fish by 2050, particularly those in developing coastal countries. These and more findings […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Photo Credit: NOAA Fisheries As Arctic sea ice continues to melt, the Bering Sea—including the narrow Bering Strait—is experiencing more and more ship traffic. As ship traffic increases, so too do the risks, including oil spills, vessel strikes on marine mammals, air pollution, discharge of wastes into the water, and production of […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The core mission of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all, free from discrimination. It’s something that we, as environmentalists are deeply invested in, and, in fact, have been working diligently on for a […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s a new year, and I resolve to continue championing for ocean conservation in 2017—no matter how the tides may change in Washington, D.C. Will you help me? This week, Rex Tillerson, nominee for Secretary of State, will begin Senate confirmation hearings. As Mr. Tillerson is questioned by senators about his qualifications […]