Published by Ocean Conservancy Let’s not undermine the MSA in the name of short-term gain The Senate Commerce Committee just held another hearing on the potential reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), the law that governs how many fish US fishermen can catch. But the panel didn’t adequately represent what science tells us about how to […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund It can be difficult growing up in your big sister’s shadow, which may be how Brazil’s Cerrado savanna feels. Covering a quarter of Brazil, the Cerrado is one of the world’s most important ecosystems, yet it’s far less well-known than its neighbor to the north, the Amazon rainforest. For more […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Guest written by New York Program Assistant, Jhena Vigrass. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has just signed into law legislation that gives the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) the power to prevent the siting of anchorages in the Hudson River. This bipartisan legislation is a major […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Imagine a canvas called the Great Plains, comprised of gently rolling green hills with splashes of colorful wildflowers. Picture languid waterways, rich with trout and other aquatic life, traversing unbroken landscapes that in turn also serve as highways for large herds of antelope and elk. Now, turn your attention to […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Authored by Jennifer Skene Le caribou des bois Howard Sandler Ontario needs to change course if it is going to save the threatened and iconic boreal woodland caribou. Over the last five years, instead of fulfilling its federal obligation to create boreal caribou protection plans, Ontario undermined and […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Will report be secret? Will it call for drilling in these treasured ocean areas? The Commerce Secretary is due to submit a report to White House officials by Wednesday that could call for offshore oil and gas drilling and mineral exploitation in some of our nation’s most precious […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Not enough attention is being paid to two wholly unnecessary, risky and costly proposed natural gas pipelines that could impact the environment and quality of life in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia for decades to come. But there’s plenty of time to stop them from being constructed, […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund For perhaps the first time ever, a snow leopard was captured by a camera trap in a remote forest in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Although known for its biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh, located in the farthest northeast point in the country, remains largely unexplored, making this photographic evidence of […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Californians are lucky enough to see whales off their coasts and on their highways. Wait…what? That’s right, whale tails on our roads help protect our coasts thanks to the WHALE TAIL® License Plate. Created 20 years ago by the California Coastal Commission, the WHALE TAIL® License Plate program gives California […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy On October 21st, 1972, the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) passed in the United States Congress and was signed into law to help establish and implement better protections for the marine mammals that call U.S. waters home. From whales to sea lions to dolphins and more, this critical law proved a game-changer […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Somali ostrich is in big trouble. Ninara/Flickr According to a recent study, almost all it takes to predict an animal’s likelihood of extinction is to put it on a scale. Species with high or low body masses are disproportionately threatened, compared with those that are medium-size. […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Late Sunday night, just before the midnight deadline, Governor Jerry Brown continued his and California’s leadership on the ocean and climate by signing Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon’s parks and water bond, SB 5. This is a key step toward protecting our ocean, as the governor’s signature means that the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We’re thrilled that “2045: The Gulf Restored” won first-place winner at Harte of the Gulf film competition! The competition, hosted by at the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, seeks to engage the Gulf of Mexico community through education and film and to showcase the work of local […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Yesterday, we celebrated Alaska Day by taking a moment to appreciate the wonders of Alaska. Today, we’ll zoom in on the Arctic portion of Alaska—a region that hosts superbly adapted wildlife, sustainable fisheries and vibrant Alaska native communities. Many of you live far from the Arctic, but no matter where we live, […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Today is the 45th anniversary of the adoption of the Clean Water Act. This post takes a quick look at where we were, where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going on clean water policy. The Bad Old Days Before 1972 Congress enacted the law in […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund SteveAllenPhoto / iStock Two weeks after individual Canadian provinces and territories failed to submit range plans for the threatened boreal caribou, eight major companies have called on the provinces and the federal government to act. The list of signers includes Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, H&M, Ben & Jerry’s […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy From the rainforests of the panhandle to the remote and rocky Aleutians to the icy waters of the North Slope, most Alaskans see their waters as abundant in beauty, fish, birds and animals. When I asked an Iñupiaq Elder from Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow) how he saw the sea ice off the shore, […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The Belize barrier reef is one of the most magnificent, diverse ecosystems on Earth. But it’s nearly 1,400 species—including sharks, vibrant corals and mangroves—are threatened by coastal destruction and a lack of strong regulations. A first-of-its-kind report, released in collaboration with our partners in the region, warns that Belize stands […]
Published by the Environmental News Service SAN FELIPE, Mexico, October 13, 2017 (ENS) – An international team of experts has gathered in San Felipe at the request of the Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, and has begun a unique plan to save from extinction the world’s smallest porpoise, the critically endangered vaquita. Read […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund THIS WEEK Climate risk in Central America Renewable energy auction in Argentina Mexican retirement funds invest in renewables To subscribe to NRDC’s Latin America Green News click here. FEATURE: Climate risk in Central America At a meeting in Guatemala, the chief of the Agricultural Development Unit and Climate Change Focal […]