Threat to woodlands heightened as “jumping worms” leap onto scene
These jumping worms are a species of earthworms that are voraciously devouring protective forest leaf litter and leaving behind bare, denuded soil.
China makes efforts to revive endangered Pangolins
Pangolins, interestingly, are the only mammal in the world that have scales. They traditionally live in flatland forests and wetter climates. They are also the most trafficked mammal in the world.
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|2020-11-13T17:28:46-05:00November 15th, 2020|Comments Off on China makes efforts to revive endangered Pangolins
A drug lord’s exotic animals are helping Colombia’s environment
“Say hello to my little…hippo?”
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|2020-11-12T13:40:35-05:00November 14th, 2020|Comments Off on A drug lord’s exotic animals are helping Colombia’s environment
Awoo, Gray Wolves of Denver!
The Gray Wolf is coming back to Colorado.
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|2020-11-11T23:54:25-05:00November 12th, 2020|Comments Off on Awoo, Gray Wolves of Denver!
Senegal’s forests diminish as demand for timber grows
The endangered Pterocarpus erinaceus rosewood tree is becoming increasingly scarce in Senegal. The reason: illegal harvesting and smuggling are on the uptick.
Recovery success: Gray wolves removed from endangered list
The gray wolf population in the lower 48 states is estimated at more than 6,000, far exceeding the recovery goals of the two geographically separated and genetically diverse populations of wolves.
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|2020-11-07T19:43:01-05:00November 10th, 2020|Comments Off on Recovery success: Gray wolves removed from endangered list
Will a threatened Australian species check into the “Seahorse hotel”?
To help resuscitate White’s seahorse numbers, wildlife experts in Sydney Harbor are constructing special “seahorse hotels” to provide them a place to reside and multiply.
Some unintended consequences of bioplastics that hurt marine life
According to a study performed by Tel Aviv University, “environmentally friendly” cutlery like utensils and plates made with bioplastics are actually posing a threat to marine species.
Waging war against invasive species
Invasive species, impact water supplies, impair hunting and fishing opportunities, interfere with energy production, exacerbate wildfires, damage America’s agriculture, and drive native species to extinction.
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|2020-11-11T10:36:15-05:00November 6th, 2020|Comments Off on Waging war against invasive species
Want to save water, species, and trees? Look to free markets
Free-market models and partnerships are increasingly producing better results for conservation than government intervention and over-regulation.
Idaho mine could bring back salmon and jobs
Who could possibly object to a project that will boost local employment, clean up waste left over from a bygone era of mining, and reduce America’s dangerous dependence on China for critical minerals?
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|2020-10-19T14:14:15-04:00October 22nd, 2020|Comments Off on Idaho mine could bring back salmon and jobs
Is China sending “dark vessels” to fish near the Galapagos Islands?
Adding to the suspicious behavior is the fact that a number of these Chinese vessels are known to have a history of involvement in illegal fishing activities.
Green paganism
Have the radical Greens founded a cult?
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|2020-08-13T08:11:30-04:00August 15th, 2020|Comments Off on Green paganism
Endangered macaws saved by…plastic?
Conservationists in the Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve in Veracruz, Mexico, have found a unique way to encourage macaws to begin safely mating once more.
CFACT submission on reform of regulations on migratory birds
The U.S. is ready to adopt consistent and more sensible standards on the incidental loss of migratory birds. Read CFACT's official submission in support of this reform.
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|2020-07-21T23:37:07-04:00July 21st, 2020|Comments Off on CFACT submission on reform of regulations on migratory birds