From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Sea otters’ playful disposition makes them some of the most beloved animals on Earth — and with the critical role they play in balancing our ocean ecosystems, these adorable creatures are truly irreplaceable. It’s been over a … Continued
From the Endangered Species Coalition (https://www.endangered.org/): Salmon in the Northwest need your help. This keystone species is in danger of disappearing forever because of four dams on the lower Snake River. Year after year, salmon populations have declined dramatically in … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): It’s time to lift your voice for America’s polar bears! This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced its plan to begin a 5-year status review for polar bears under the Endangered … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Years ago, more than 50,000 grizzly bears roamed the Lower 48 — but today, only about 2,000 grizzlies remain.1 For decades, hunting drove down their numbers and development shrank their habitat. But even after this one-two punch, lawmakers still … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/02/23/we-must-heed-warning-1-3-freshwater-fishes-vital-food-and-jobs-millions-face Published on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 by Common Dreams “Humanity can’t afford to lose any more of the world’s forgotten fishes or the freshwater ecosystems they inhabit.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer A new report by WWF … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/09/updated-species-extinction-list-signals-urgent-action-needed-save-life-earth Published on Thursday, July 09, 2020 by Common Dreams More than one in four of the 120,372 plant and animal species assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature are at risk of extinction. By Jessica … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/14/citing-moral-duty-take-radical-action-over-700-scientists-endorse-mass-civil Published on Monday, October 14, 2019 by Common Dreams “We believe that the continued governmental inaction over the climate and ecological crisis now justifies peaceful and nonviolent protest and direct action, even if this goes beyond the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/05/06/ominous-un-report-warns-human-activity-has-pushed-one-million-plant-and-animal Published on Monday, May 06, 2019 by Common Dreams “Nature is collapsing around us and it’s a real wake-up call to humanity.” By Jake Johnson, staff writer A United Nations report on biodiversity released Monday found that … Continued
From the Earth Day Network (https://www.earthday.org): This year, Earth Day Network is working to Protect Our Species, and we urge you to join us. Nature’s gifts to our planet are the millions of species that we know and love. Many more … Continued
From the Earth Day Network (https://www.earthday.org): The Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed 40 years ago, has prevented extinction for 99% of species under its protection and has shown a 90% recovery rate in more than 100 species throughout the United … Continued