Tag: Environmental conservation

Florida Manatees Face Continued Threatened Status Under New Federal ProposalORLANDO, Fla.—Florida's beloved manatees are at a critical juncture as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a proposal that would keep the sea...

Understanding the American Climate Corps and its Impact: A Comprehensive OverviewIn the heart of California, Giorgio Zampaglione found solace in his daily commute through the lush northern forests last summer. The dappled light filtering...

World Bank's Revival in Financing Large Hydroelectric DamsThe World Bank, after years of steering clear of financing major hydroelectric projects, has made a significant shift in policy by approving a $6.3 billion project to...

California Rice Fields: A Lifeline for Threatened Migratory WaterbirdsARBUCKLE, Calif. - In the heart of the Sacramento Valley, roughly 90 miles north of San Francisco, a unique and innovative conservation effort is underway to...

Urgent Need for Expanded Marine Protected Areas in the Southern OceanIn the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean lies a critical ecosystem teeming with life and beauty, but also facing dire threats. Antarctic krill,...

**Jimmy Carter's Environmental Legacy: A Comprehensive Analysis**In 1979, President Jimmy Carter made a bold statement by unveiling 32 solar panels on the White House roof, stating that they could either be a curiosity or...

**Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban: The Gap in the Western Gulf of Mexico**President Joe Biden's recent decision to enact a comprehensive ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of the U.S. coastline...

**Biden Administration Cancels Controversial Climate Plan Impacting Old Growth Forests**After more than two years of meticulous planning and intense debate, the Biden administration has decided to scrap the National Old Growth Amendment, a move...

**Global Summit on UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Begins in Busan****Delegates Gather in Busan to Tackle Plastic Pollution Crisis**In a critical moment for the environment and global health, delegates from 175 countries have converged in...

**Microplastics Found in Common Seafood: Study Reveals Widespread Contamination**Researchers from Portland State University have made a groundbreaking discovery that microplastics are ending up in the fish we consume, shedding light on a critical environmental...