What's Behind the Standoff at Oregon's Wildlife Refuge
Should any land be owned by the public? The idea of vast privatization is gaining steam.
Natural Resources & Wildlife
Congress Passes National Ban on Microbeads!
Incredibly, the Senate passed the bill unanimously, banning sales as of 2018.
Land Will Be Protected, Wetlands Restored Through Omnibus Bill
Some of our most important conservation programs are funded - Land & Water Conservation Fund, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Conservation Easements.
Pledges at COP21 Would Restore 482,000 Square Miles of Degraded Lands
While too many natural resources continue to be exploited, there's now a worldwide movement to restore them.
US and Cuba Sign First Environmental Accord
Scientists will work together to preserve coral reefs and marine life.
With Only 81 Wolves in Oregon, Endangered Species Protection Stripped
Every time wolves get even the smallest of toe-holds, protection is taken away, as just happened in Oregon, but the assault on Endangered Species is nationwide.
Huge Conservation Corridor in Amazon Protected, Bison Are Back in Europe
And in more good news, Iraq protects Garden of Eden wetlands, Oysters make a comeback in Chesapeake Bay, US.
Obama’s Visionary Memorandum: Development Must Not Harm Natural Resources
Rarely do we see this level of presidential action on conservation.
Greenwave Wins 2015 Buckminster Fuller Challenge
GreenWave is developing the world's first ecologically sustainable ocean farms.
Major Corporations Drop Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Favor FSC
The latest companies include Xerox and Starwood Hotels, which say they will avoid using or promoting SFI labels.