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Secretary Jewell to Discuss Efforts to Combat Wildlife Trafficking at Vanity Fair Summit in California

October 19, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell will join Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav to discuss collaborative efforts by the public and private sectors to slow the growing worldwide scourge that is threatening to wipe out entire species and push others to the brink of extinction. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-discuss-efforts-combat-wildlife-trafficking-vanity-fair-summit

Innovations (and peanut butter) give black-footed ferrets a boost

October 18, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Global News, North America, Oceans, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund An unlikely combination of peanut butter and drones has given biologists renewed hope for the future of North America’s rarest mammal, the endangered black-footed ferret. Biologists are helping these fascinating animals and their main prey—prairie dogs—fight a deadly plague by dropping vaccine-laced bait into their habitat. Both prairie dogs and […]

Deputy Secretary Connor Attends Public Meeting on Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Expansion

October 17, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is the first monument established primarily for the preservation of biodiversity. The presidential proclamation that originally established the monument describes the area as an ‘ecological wonder’ that is ‘home to a spectacular variety of rare and beautiful species of plants and animals, whose survival in this region […]

Savings from Building Energy Codes Are a Big Deal

October 17, 2016 / by Lauren Urbanek / Climate, Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund How much energy do building codes save over time? That’s the question that a new report released last week from the Department of Energy (DOE) aims to answer—and the answers show the results can be mammoth, both in terms of consumers’ utility bill savings and avoided carbon emissions. […]

Update: Belize suspends oil exploration near threatened World Heritage site

October 17, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Global News, Oceans, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Update October 21 2016: Belize offshore seismic testing suspended after outcry The longest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere has received a reprieve from seismic surveying. Officials in Belize agreed to suspend the seismic portion of offshore oil exploration after an outcry from concerned citizens, national civil society groups and […]

U.S. Retreats on Fish Conservation for 1st time in 40 Years

October 14, 2016 / by Brad Sewell / Climate, Conservation, Europe, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act turned 40 this year. And NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency that administers that law, reported coincidentally on Wednesday that forty ocean fish populations or “stocks” have now been rebuilt from depleted levels. The prudent thing for NOAA fisheries to do at […]

Sea Shepherd announces matching gift challenge to save the vaquita porpoise

October 14, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Australia, Conservation, North America, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Sea Shepherd announces matching gift challenge to save the vaquita porpoise Dear Friends, Photo: Omar VidalBecause of you, thousands of endangered and threatened whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea turtles, sharks and other marine mammals have been saved. So much more needs to be done… and we are doing it thanks to […]

6 things to know about Tanzania’s largest protected area—and why we need to save it

October 14, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Africa, Conservation, Global News, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa’s oldest reserves and Tanzania’s largest protected area, holds vast potential, but it also faces a number of threats. By bringing together governments, local communities, industry and civil society groups, we can transform Selous into a success story. Selous is the only site in southern […]

Deputy Secretary Connor to Join Senator Jeff Merkley at Public Meeting to Hear Community’s Vision for Conservation in Southwest Oregon

October 13, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is the first monument established solely for the preservation of biodiversity, in recognition of its spectacular variety of rare and beautiful species of plants and animals. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/deputy-secretary-connor-join-senator-jeff-merkley-public-meeting-hear-communitys

Flight of Fancy: 12 Amazing Birds

October 12, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Check out the cool pictures and fun facts below about 12 of our favorite birds. Some have recovered from near extinction for a dramatic #WildlifeWin. Some you might see and hear everyday. Others are just amazing to watch. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/flight-fancy-12-amazing-birds

Secretary Jewell to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Maine’s Evening for the Environment Celebration

October 11, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior On Wednesday, October 12, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell will deliver keynote remarks at Evening for the Environment, an event hosted by the Maine Conservation Alliance to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service and the recent designation of the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument in northern […]

CITES Delivers Mostly Wins for Elephants

October 11, 2016 / by Elly Pepper / Africa, Asia, Conservation, Europe, Natural Resources Defense Fund, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A lot of people seem confused about what happened at CITES regarding elephants. On social media and in news articles, whether it’s Facebook or the BBC, people are asking: are elephants better off than they were before CITES? Yes, here’s why: Win: Encouraging Countries to Close Domestic Ivory […]

The Serendipitous Villainy That Gave America Its First Wildlife Law

October 7, 2016 / by Jason Bittel / Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Cavalry officers who captured Edgar Howell, an infamous Yellowstone bison poacher, in 1894 pose with some of Howell’s victims. National Park Service “The immensity of man’s power to destroy imposes a responsibilityto preserve.” U.S. Congressman John F. Lacey, 1901 From 2007 to 2010, a six-person crew at […]

Losing Killer Whale L95 and Trying to Find Hope

October 7, 2016 / by Giulia C.S. Good Stefani / Conservation, Europe, Lands, Natural Resources Defense Fund, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A deadly infection from a satellite research tag killed a 20 year old male Southern Resident killer whale called L95 (or Nigel), NOAA admitted this week. The details of Nigel’s death tell a heartbreaking story about a family of whales that has been studied for years—in Nigel’s case, […]

5 Reasons the Octopus is the Coolest Animal in the Sea

October 7, 2016 / by Erin Spencer / Australia, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy There are few ocean creatures more mysterious than the octopus. For centuries, its bizarre appearance and unusual behavior has captivated scientists and storytellers alike, making it one of the most loved invertebrates in the sea. In honor of World Octopus Day, we’re sharing why octopuses are the absolute coolest animals out there. […]

Meet Chloe: Teen Advocate for our Ocean

October 7, 2016 / by Guest Blogger / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy by Nelle Crossan Meet Chloe—a 14 year old from Colorado, working to bring awareness and advocate for the ocean by encouraging other teens to get involved in their local communities! Ocean Conservancy: When did you first find your passion for the ocean? Chloe: Every year we would visit my great grandmother in […]

What’s the Buzz on the Street? 50,000 Hand-Painted Honeybees.

October 7, 2016 / by Clara Chaisson / Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Willey painted a wave of bees at Estes Hills Elementary School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Matthew Wille For honeybees, community is everything (the term “hive mind” exists for a reason). But it took only one little bee to inspire artist Matthew Willey to act on the species’ […]

Latin America Green News This Week: 9/29 – 10/5/2016

October 6, 2016 / by Maria Martinez / Africa, Asia, Climate, Conservation, Europe, Lands, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources, South America, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Paris Agreement enters into force, beached whales raise concern in Chile, Canada and Mexico cooperate on clean energy To get the weekly Latin America Green News blog delivered directly to your email, subscribe here. September 29 – October 5, 2016 United Nations Climate Change After receiving confirmation from the […]

Rosewoods, Traveling Musicians Receive CITES Protection

October 6, 2016 / by News Editor / Africa, Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism, Species

Published by the Environmental News Service JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 5, 2016 (ENS) – Forest crime and conservation were in the spotlight at the 17th conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, which closed in Johannesburg Tuesday after protecting many species of precious rosewoods. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/10/05/rosewoods-traveling-musicians-receive-cites-protection/

Imperiled Sharks and Rays Win International Protections

October 5, 2016 / by Elizabeth Murdock / Asia, Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Representatives from over 180 nations voted on Monday to extend much-needed international protection to silky sharks, three species of thresher shark, and nine species of mobula, or “devil,” ray. Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)—the international treaty that regulates trade in endangered species […]