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Unraveling Protections for the Pacific Leatherback
The Pacific leatherback sea turtle is critically endangered, and a new application for fishing in protected waters could prevent this population’s ability for future recovery.
Read MoreCoral Reefs and the Unintended Impact of Tourism
The choices we make as tourists can affect the health of Costa Rica’s renowned coral reefs.
Read MoreAsk First, Fish Later
Protecting tiny forage fish is good for the ecosystem and the economy.
Read MoreCongress Just Unleashed its 100th Attack on Endangered Species
Imperiled species are threatened by politically motivated legislative attacks.
Read MoreEarthjustice Victory Offers New Hope for Communities Living with Coal Ash
A court has ordered the EPA to create financial assurance rules, providing hope to communities living near coal ash lagoons that companies will pay to clean up their toxic spills.
Read MoreSe Elimina Un Pestida Tóxico, Y Aun Quedan Muchos Más
Para cultivar alimentos sin venenos es necesario contravenir el sistema.
Read MoreOne Toxic Pesticide Is on the Way Out—With Many More to Go
To grow food without poisonous chemicals, you need to buck the system.
Read MoreSuperfund Super-Polluters: Chevron Molycorp Mine, New Mexico
The Chevron Molycorp mine has tainted water supplies in northern New Mexico for decades, and taxpayers could end up on the hook for a large portion of the clean-up costs.
Read MoreJudge: Refusal to List Wolverine as Endangered “Borders on the Absurd”
The iconic wolverine has a fighting chance at survival thanks to a recent court ruling on behalf of eight conservation groups represented by Earthjustice.
Read MoreCome Snow and Drought, Monarch Butterflies Fly On
Monarch butterfly numbers have rebounded miraculously this year, leaving scientists and butterfly admirers alike wondering if it’s just a fluke or if the monarchs are adapting to their historic route’s changing landscape.
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