Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Mexico & U.S. give hope to Vaquita Marina, Peru ratifies Paris Agreement, Chile’s economy too dependent on natural resources To get the weekly Latin America Green News blog delivered directly to your email, subscribe here. July 21 – July 27, 2016 Feature: Mexico-U.S. Bilateral Priorities Last week, President Obama […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy With mass coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef making headlines all over the world this summer, we wanted to check in with Tripp Funderburk of Coral Restoration Foundation to learn how corals in our part of the ocean are faring. First, what is the big deal about coral reefs? Coral reefs are the rainforests […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Courtesy Faou Foundation There haven’t been many positive things to say about environmental issues in conjunction with the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Guanabara Bay, the venue for the sailing competition, is seriously polluted with raw sewage and floating garbage, and the Games’ organizers failed to […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The U.S. has been a global leader in confronting and effectively tackling the overexploitation of its ocean fisheries. While there’s work still be done—more than three dozen fish populations or stocks (out of 233) remain overfished—American fisheries today are among the most sustainable in the world. Yet, with […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Like many, I spend my vacation at the beach every year with my family, listening to seagulls and my son’s laughter, as he jumps in the waves with his grandparents. Being able to visit the ocean is a gift. And a healthy ocean that’s home to a rich […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Written by Hawaiian Senator Mazie K. Hirono. Last month, 2,500 people from 97 countries flew to Hawaii–not for vacation, but to address the international crisis facing coral reefs around the world. Participating in the 13th International Coral Reef Symposium, these world leaders, scientists, activists and students issued a powerful call to action […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy What do recreational fishermen, research scientists, commercial shipping representatives, conservationists and renewable energy developers have in common? They’ve all come together at a common table to address important decisions being made about our ocean thanks to ocean planning. Two weeks ago, over 20 ocean users from the five Mid-Atlantic states came to […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Rohit Singh supports ranger and law enforcement work across countries that have wild tigers as part of WWF’s Tigers Alive Initiative. He also serves as president of the Ranger Federation of Asia, an organization that supports those on the frontlines of conservation in Asia and connects them to the world […]
Published by the Department of the Interior We’re committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders and inspiring lifelong stewardship of the environment by engaging young people in hands-on service to our public lands and waters. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/northern-stars-youth-bring-energy-and-creativity-conservation-alaska
Published by Ocean Conservancy This week we’re celebrating all things coral! It’s no secret that coral reefs are spectacular ecosystems, but we wanted to do a deep dive into what exactly makes corals so special. Check out nine ways corals are even cooler than you thought: 1) Corals are like speed bumps. They slow down waves […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The government said it planned to eliminate the possums, rats and weasels that threaten the survival of native species. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/world/australia/new-zealand-animal-predators.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This blog was drafted by Elizabeth Shope and Danielle Droitsch Contrary to a recent report from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), which goes to great lengths to say all is well in Canada’s boreal forest, a report released by Global Forest Watch (GFW) Canada this month presents a very […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund If you want to get a sense of what Republican Congressional leaders think about environmental policy, there’s no better place to start than the spending bill for environmental agencies that the House passed, largely along party lines, right before leaving town for the conventions and the rest of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Can you imagine a family in the same business for eight generations? Talk about dedication and deep expertise! That is what struck me when I met the Haward family, who has been farming oysters since the 1700s. Last month in West Mersea, England, I had the privilege of visiting Richard Haward’s Oysters. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Powder River Basin, WY EcoFlight We’re coming up on an important milestone in the history of coal mining in the United States. In January, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) announced a moratorium on new federal coal leases. In addition, it announced it was conducting a comprehensive review […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund India Green News is a selection of news highlights about environment and energy issues in India. July 6 – July 18, 2016Compiled by Jessica Korsh Climate Change WHO: Climate change may kill 250k yearly Climate change is likely to kill 250,000 more people each year by 2030, latest […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I don’t always drink beer. But when I do, I drink it while eating oysters. Or at least that’s what I did in London a few weeks ago, with oyster farmers shucking local oysters right on the pub tables. One of the perks of my job is to talk with oyster farmers, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Because we rise and fall together. This has been a heartbreaking month – a heartbreaking year – for our country and around the world. Like you, I’m troubled and heartbroken by the racial inequality and violence that mars our great country. I’ve been thinking about the events in Dallas, Baton Rouge and […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Asem Mongolia Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo welcomed the birth of a Bactrian camel in May. Despite much fanfare, the event was not uncommon. Around seven million Bactrian camels live in captivity around the world. In fact, you probably heard about this particular camelet only because in a stroke […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Sperm whale mother and calf Gabriel Barathieu On Friday, a ruling in NRDC’s latest sonar case came down from the Ninth Circuit, the federal court of appeals that presides over most of the western United States. It was a major victory, and not only for marine mammals, but […]