Euphoria: Big Public Lands Bill Passes Senate, But Toxic Provisions Remain
In a rare bipartisan moment, especially for our environment, the Senate passed the largest public lands bill in a decade by 92-8! There's a lot to love in the bill,
Natural Resources & Wildlife
World Comes Together To Protect Antarctic Wildlife
In a wonderful surprise after years of haggling, 24 countries and the EU created the largest marine preserve in the world - protecting most of Antarctica's Ross Sea.
Great News!! President Obama Keeps Maine WILD
Obama created the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument today.
Norway Pledges to Buy Only Zero Deforestation Products
Norway's government is the first to make this pledge, and while many corporations have, they aren't moving fast enough.
Historic Rules Take Effect to Stop Elephant Poaching
As of July 6, Elephant Ivory can't be sold anywhere in the US and can't be imported or exported.
Thanks to Voluntary Efforts, Fish is More Sustainably Sourced
A host of supermarket and chains and restaurants sell only certified seafood and it's having a positive impact.
Philanthropists Save the Amazon
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is spending almost $500 million to protect the Amazon.
Alaska's Tongass Wilderness Will Remain Untouched, Says Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court decided not to hear a case from the State of Alaska, which wants to open America's largest national forest to logging.
Habitat Returned for Struggling Polar Bears, But Assaults on Wildlife Expand
The House passed the SHARE Act, a anti-wildlife dream bill that destroys the idea of Wilderness.
How Can 9 Billion People Get Protein Without Destroying the Environment?
NGOs and corporations have come together under The Protein Challenge 2040.