President Obama Announces Executive Actions To Preserve Oceans
Obama's executive order preserves large swaths of the Pacific Ocean and addresses seafood fraud and illegal fishing.
Natural Resources & Wildlife
World Cup Is In Shocking Contrast to Amazon Deforestation, Dam Building
Amazon's tribes are using the glare of publicity to ask the world to stop deforestation and dam-building in the Amazon rainforest.
More Great News! Oil Company Pulls Out of Gorilla Country
Soco International agreed to stop exploring for oil in Democratic Republic of Congo's oldest national park, home to critically endangered mountain gorillas. Why are they there in the first place?
Solar Parks Can Double As Wildflower Meadows, Farms
Pollinators need help and some solar farms are providing the native wildflowers they need.
Great News! Chile Saves Pristine Wilderness From Big Hydro, Turns On Solar
A mega-dam project has been halted in one of last undisturbed, truly wild places on our planet, as the country turns more to solar energy.
Human-Assisted Evolution to Save Coral Reefs?
Researchers are optimistic this can work - creating super-strong coral reefs through selective breeding.
Finally, Some Good News for Wolves
California put wolves on the state's Endangered Species List, just in time for the first wolf pack to arrive in 90 years.
Will Big Oil Pay to Restore Louisiana's Coast?
Louisiana's Flood Board is suing all 97 oil companies for destroying half the coastal wetlands, but legislators passed a bill that stops it.
Ecuador Issues Permit to Drill in Yasuni National Park
Today is a sad day in Ecuador and for people around the world concerned about indigenous rights and the value of pristine rainforests.
Democratic Republic of Congo Protects Forests Through REDD
The country will be paid for significantly reducing deforestation.