Tag: Conservation efforts
Threat to Pennsylvania Wetlands Under Trump’s Fast-Track Order
Pennsylvania’s wetlands are facing a new threat following a recent order from the Trump administration. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been directed to "fast-track" applications from fossil fuel and other companies to...
Staff Cuts Threaten National Parks and Forest Service Management
Stuart Garbett, a dedicated seasonal wilderness ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, found himself in the midst of an unexpected turn of events last week. His routine of maintaining the Bridger-Teton National Forest in...
Lawsuit Against Trump for Drilling in Protected Waters
Lawsuit Against Trump for Drilling in Protected WatersEnvironmental conservation groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, Oceana, Greenpeace, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, have taken legal action against the Trump administration. The lawsuits,...
Trump Renames Denali to Mount McKinley: The Reasons Behind.
In a recent political move, President Donald Trump has stirred controversy by renaming the iconic Mount Denali in Alaska back to Mount McKinley. This decision, which has sparked backlash from both Alaskans and Indigenous...
Impacts on Land, Water, and Wildlife After Federal Holiday Firings
President’s Day weekend brought a wave of shock and sadness as thousands of federal employees in the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior were suddenly let go, leaving behind chaos and uncertainty. The...
Benefits of Reintroducing Wolves to Scottish Highlands – Study
A groundbreaking study led by scientists at the University of Leeds has shed light on the potential benefits of reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands. The research, which focuses on the impact of wolves...
Rare Sighting of Plains-Wanderer in Australia After 30 Years
Rare Sighting of Plains-Wanderer in Australia After 30 YearsAfter more than three decades, the critically endangered Plains-wanderer has been spotted in Australia, specifically west of Melbourne. This remarkable discovery was made by Zoos Victoria,...
Challenges of Green Corridor Project in DRC Forest Communities
A colossal new conservation initiative in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently sparked both excitement and concern among environmentalists and local communities. This project, known as the Green Corridor,...
Expanding Outdoor Access: Congress’s Unified Goal
The 118th U.S. Congress made headlines at the end of the year by passing the EXPLORE Act, a bipartisan bill focused on expanding access to the outdoors. This landmark legislation, championed by Republican Representative...
California Monarch Butterfly Population at Near-Record Low
California Monarch Butterfly Population Faces Drastic DeclineThe Western monarch butterfly population in California has reached a critical low this winter, with less than 10,000 butterflies recorded during the latest count. This alarming finding comes...
