Published by the World Wildlife Fund Once found in diverse habitats across Asia, the world’s wild tiger population has shrunk by an alarming 96 per cent in the last century due to illegal tiger trade, poaching and habitat loss. Today, the world is at risk of losing this iconic species completely, with as few as 3,890 […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund India Green News: Star Power: Industries in Maharashtra to Now Get Ratings Based on Emissions; India Extends Transmission Charge Exemption for Solar Projects; Impact of BS VI Rollout on Indians Victim to Hazardous Air Quality India Green News is a selection of news highlights about environmental and energy […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund We are one step closer to victory in the Hudson River—The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that it is suspending its process to consider siting ten new anchorage grounds, places where large ships can anchor, in the Hudson River, until it has conducted a Ports and Waterways Safety […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In mid-October of 2016, a sighting of an Amur tiger in the city of Vladivostok caused a sensation. Pictures and videos of the tiger, lost in the concrete jungle of the city, appeared in the headlines of local news and even got international attention. Despite efforts from the police, ranger […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Today Ocean Conservancy will release a new short film about Florida’s disappearing coral reefs and the people fighting to save them. Watch the trailer for Deeply Invested to learn more about Florida’s reefs, ocean acidification and its coastal heroes. “Coral reefs are our business. That is what we’re all about. The health […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The administration is moving to repeal the Clean Water Rule, which protects drinking water for one-third of Americans. William Britten/iStock It’s summer, when Americans take to the nation’s rivers, beaches, lakes, and streams for recreation and enjoyment that reminds us of the vital link between clean water and […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund © Ian Kennedy At the Western Governors’ Association’s biannual meeting in Whitefish, Montana today, the governors passed a resolution that would undermine the Endangered Species Act—one of our nation’s most important laws. The governors claim they “applaud the principles and intent” of the Act and simply want to “improve” it. […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Today, Ocean Conservancy released a new report—Navigating the North: An Assessment of the Environmental Risks of Arctic Vessel Traffic. In this timely report, Ocean Conservancy presents key information related to vessel traffic in Arctic waters, including the characteristics of Arctic vessel traffic, infrastructure, governance mechanisms, regulatory gaps and environmental risks. Navigating the […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund With the launch of an updated Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017, India has reaffirmed its commitment towards a more resilient and energy efficient built environment. Building energy codes provide specifications for designing and constructing buildings so that they consume less energy without sacrificing comfort for the occupants. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Alex Eben Meyer Spraying chemicals in the yard—to make the grass greener, stop pests from nibbling the vegetables, or prevent dandelions from taking over—is a tempting shortcut for many a home gardener. “The main ones people use are insecticides and herbicides, or weed killers, or a combination of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy On May 31, President Trump declared June National Ocean Month. Despite this proclamation, in just a few short months his administration has demonstrated a notable disregard for the ocean and the people and communities that depend on a healthy ocean. Since January, the administration has: Proposed slashing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund At a budget hearing this morning Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that the Trump administration would issue a proposed rulemaking action today. If this is finalized, it will throw away the Clean Water Rule, a signature achievement by the prior administration that helps protect water bodies […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The government of Belize has not put into place promised protections for the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage site, leaving the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere under threat from offshore oil drilling and damaging coastal construction, according to a new WWF assessment. Key concerns include a lack of […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Many people may not know that access to fresh water around the globe can have big impacts here in the US. Access to fresh water means biodiversity, economies and communities can thrive. Lack of water, on the other hand, can lead to social disruptions and conflict – and this often […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Written by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. This year, Miami Beach has had the honor of hosting the Conference of Mayors, a non-partisan organization of representing mayors from 1,408 cities. Climate change is one of the top issues on the agenda at this conference and given that it’s taking place in Miami Beach, there […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund India Green News: India to become 2-4 degrees Celsius warmer, but deaths due to heat are preventable; Power Minister Piyush Goyal Launches New Energy Conservation Building Code; Thirty new smart cities announced; India to have City Livability Index India Green News is a selection of news highlights about […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Richard Moore at the announcement of the EPA’s EJ 2020 Action Agenda in the Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge Jessie Jobs/USFWS Five miles south of downtown Albuquerque, on the banks of the Rio Grande, an urban oasis is taking shape on a 570-acre former dairy farm. On […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Latin America Green News: Brazil’s rampant deforestation causes concern, Nicaragua approves energy efficiency law, deadly heat waves expected to slam the tropics To get the weekly Latin America Green News blog delivered directly to your email, subscribe here. The Latin America Green News will be taking a break and […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued a final rule to remove Yellowstone-area grizzly bears from the federal list of threatened and endangered species today. This means that the isolated population of grizzlies living around Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks will no longer be protected by […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed federal protections for the Yellowstone population of grizzly bears today. Chase Dekker Wild-Life Images The effort to save grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region has been a tremendous success—and has prevented the population from going extinct—but the bears have not yet […]