Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund New York State just blocked the Northern Access Project, a pipeline that would have carried fracked gas from Pennsylvania to Canada via New York. This is a huge victory not just for New Yorkers but for the entire planet. On March 7, 2017, the New York State Department […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Pipeline under construction in Alberta, Canada rblood/Flickr If ever there was an environmental battle exemplifying a game of ping pong, it would be the stop-start story of the Keystone XL pipeline, also known as KXL. From the time it was proposed in 2008, through seven years of dogged […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Groundwater used to flood rice fields in Yuba County, CA Dale Kolke, DWR Whether it’s a wet or dry year, California uses more water than is naturally available. And as climate change brings longer, more frequent droughts, rising sea levels, and floods (or even leads to near failures […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The octopus is one of the most well-recognized animals in the sea, but what about their lesser-known cousins? Squid and cuttlefish may not get as many Hollywood roles as their eight-armed relatives, but they’re equally as interesting. Take a minute to explore these tentacled invertebrates—and learn how to tell them apart. Let’s […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Calling your representatives at the local, state, and federal levels to voice your support for conservation issues remains a crucial component of safeguarding our planet’s future. But have you ever thought about taking it a step further? Writing a letter to the editor of your local media outlet on a […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Calling your representatives at the local, state, and federal levels to voice your support for conservation issues remains a crucial component of safeguarding our planet’s future. But have you ever thought about taking it a step further? Writing a letter to the editor of your local media outlet on a […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The decision was cheered by commercial rhino breeders but condemned by animal preservation groups, which warned that it could increase poaching. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/05/world/africa/south-africa-rhinoceros-horns-rhinos.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund President Trump has made renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) one of the main goals for his administration, and has recently revealed the general plan to do so. As this process moves forward, NRDC, the Sierra Club, and our partners across a broad range of sectors are […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The State of California took another step towards finally restoring and protecting the health of the Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced, and lower San Joaquin Rivers last month. March 17th marked the end of the public comment period regarding the proposal for improved flows in these rivers (and the environmental […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A Texas-based oil company started trampling through the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida’s Everglades on Monday, initiating the first of four planned phases of oil exploration. Last week, President Donald Trump signed an “Energy Independence” Executive Order that will make it more difficult for the National Park […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Science does not lie. It’s unbiased and based on what is. And the science shows there’s no doubt about it: ocean pollution is a big problem. Scientists have recorded nearly 700 species of marine wildlife that have been affected by marine debris. With an estimated eight million metric tons of plastic waste entering […]
Published by the Environmental News Service SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 2, 2017 (ENS) – Art conservationists and nuclear scientists have joined forces in Brazil to use nuclear technology in the preservation of more than 20,000 cultural artifacts – paintings, sculptures and documents. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2017/04/02/art-meets-nuclear-science-in-brazil/
Published by the Environmental News Service BEIJING, China, March 31, 2017 (ENS) – China today permanently closed 55 retail ivory stores and 12 ivory carving entities across the country as a step towards shutting down its entire domestic ivory market to protect elephants at risk of extinction from poaching. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2017/03/31/hope-for-elephants-china-starts-ivory-market-shutdown/
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund President Trump’s Energy Independence Policy “I am going to lift the restrictions on American energy, and allow this wealth to pour into our communities.” —Donald J. Trump REALITY: This isn’t about “energy independence.” According to recent analysis from the Energy Information Administration, net energy imports (as a percent […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Amidst all the beauty and serenity in our ocean, people often forget the level of cunning and stealth that exists beneath the waves. The pursuit of survival breeds some of the sneakiest critters and talented pranksters in our world. So in honor of this April Fool’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of […]
On March 29 Senators Sullivan (R-AK), Whitehouse (D-RI) and Booker (D-NJ) introduced the bipartisan Saving Our Seas Act, which also included Senators Coons (D-DE), Inhofe (R-OK), Murkowski (R-AK), Peters (D-MI) and Tillis (R-NC) as cosponsors. In addition to reauthorizing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris research program, the bill underscores the need for […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The downlisting comes after diverse conservation efforts and collaborations by Florida and other manatee states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Caribbean nations, public and private organizations and citizens, there have been notable increases in manatee populations and improvements in its habitat. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/manatee-reclassified-endangered-threatened-habitat-improves-and-population-expands
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund El Salvador bans gold mining, Mexico hosts IPCC, will Colombia’s glaciers disappear in the next four decades? To get the weekly Latin America Green News blog delivered directly to your email, subscribe here. March 24 – 30, 2017 Clean Water Sign urging for a ban on mining in […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Generous WWF supporters gave bison at Badlands National Park a new lease on life—in just two weeks. In early March, nearly 2,500 people donated a total of $256,512 to extend bison habitat at the park from 57,640 acres to 80,193 acres. This will allow the park to achieve and sustain […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Generous WWF supporters gave bison at Badlands National Park a new lease on life—in just two weeks. In early March, nearly 2,500 people donated a total of $256,512 to extend bison habitat at the park from 57,640 acres to 80,193 acres. This will allow the park to achieve and sustain […]