Natural Resources & Wildlife

President Obama Protects 500,000 Acres in New Mexico

Using his executive authority, gorgeous Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks in New Mexico is now permanently protected.

Rather than protecting one of the last great wilderness areas on earth, more acreage is sold to tar sands oil companies.

Founded by developing countries, the World Nature Organization has the biggest of missions - to preserve the natural conditions for life.

Although dangers to birds and bees continue, innovative programs like Precision Conservation are helping.

China is putting plenty of muscle into cleaning up its degraded air, soil and water, but massive coal to methane operations are a huge problem.

While the environmental benefits are well known and accepted, most aren't as aware that the economic benefits are just as compelling.

For the first time, a legally binding commitment sets annual quotas based on science, not special interests, and other important policy changes.

Projects in 140 countries will tackle the full range of environmental challenges.

In a decision that can't be appealed, Japan is ordered to halt all whaling in Antarctica.

18 desalination plants are planned for California for long term relief from drought; is solar desalination an answer?