conservation
9,000+ scientists defend Endangered Species Act in letter to Trump administration
September 25, 2018"With humanity's footprint ever growing and climate change looming, we need the Endangered Species Act more than ever."
Read moreHumans now the greatest threat to Earth – so why don’t we hear about it?
August 15, 2018Scientists estimate that each day extinction is being inflicted upon 150 to 200 species of plant, insect, bird, and mammal.
Read moreOne third of protected areas highly degraded by humans, study finds
May 22, 2018"The challenge is to improve the management of those protected areas that are most valuable for nature conservation to ensure they safeguard it."
Read moreNo farms, no food: Washington’s Ward-Wheeler Farm preserved
March 8, 2017Activists and farmers in Washington state have scored a victory for farmland conservation. 40 acres have been saved from the onslaught of real estate developers.
Read moreNational Park Service anniversary is bittersweet in face of growing perils
August 25, 2015The service is waiving the entrance fee this month for all 408 of its national parks, monuments, and other protected sites, including iconic landmarks like the Grand Canyon.
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