Fewer Than 100 Ocelots Likely Remain in United States Ocelot photo by Tom Smylie, USFWS. TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016. The Center for Biological Diversity and the Animal Welfare Institute today filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure that endangered ocelots aren’t inadvertently killed[Read More…]
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With Many Plant and Animal Species ‘Hanging on by a Thread,’ UN Urges Action to Tackle Wildlife Crime
Wildlife. Credit: UNODC NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 May 2016 – The poaching and illegal trade of thousands of species across the globe present real environmental dangers and undermine the rule of law, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said today, urging shared responsibility among the international community in tackling[Read More…]
Audubon Scientists Uncover One-third of Wintering Bird Populations Declined Since 1966
New Hierarchical Models Facilitate Compelling Analysis of Century Old Citizen Science Data Wood Thrush. Photo: Kathy Johnston/Audubon Photography Awards NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. A new study by the National Audubon Society reveals previously unknown population trends in 551 North American wintering bird species. A paper published today in Ecosphere, shows[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces $10 Million for Projects to Increase Wildfire Resilience Across America and Calls on Congress to Fix Wildfire Suppression Fund
Interior Department program funding leverages collaborative partnerships to protect critical habitats, natural resources and wildlife from risk of wildfire BOISE, ID – (ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced $10 million in funding to help increase the resiliency of critical landscapes across the country to better[Read More…]
‘Under the Rug’ Report Reveals G7 Nations Financed $42 Billion in Coal Development Worldwide, Contradicting Climate Goals
Within the industrialized world Japan and Germany continue to stand out for sizable financing of coal plants and development that worsen climate change, harm public health and undermine the Paris climate accord WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016 – In a blatant contradiction of their public declarations to limit dangerous carbon pollution and[Read More…]
EPA Commits to Strengthen Enforcement for Communities Hit Hardest by Environmental Injustice
2020 Action Plan highlights how pollution hazards go hand in hand with racial and economic inequality. Flaring at a refinery located next to homes in Wilmington, CA. Photo courtesy of Jesse Marquez Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2016. Earthjustice commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for recognizing the need for a[Read More…]
Four U.S. Freshwater Turtles Receive International Trade Protection
WASHINGTON— (ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2016. Coinciding with World Turtle Day, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a final rule today to regulate and monitor international trade of common snapping turtles and three softshell turtles. The rule, which responds in part to a 2011 request from the Center for Biological Diversity documenting the[Read More…]
Protesters to Urge Federal Officials Not to OK Offshore Fracking in California
Camarillo, CA-(ENEWSPF)- Coastal residents and members of three conservation organizations will rally today outside the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management office in Camarillo against a federal proposal to let oil companies resume offshore fracking near the California coast. The protest — organized by the Center for Biological Diversity, Food &[Read More…]
Emergency Petition Filed to Save Plummeting Red Wolf Population
Stronger Regulations Needed to Stem Illegal Shootings, Expand Where Wild Wolves Can Roam Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Conservation groups submitted an emergency petition today calling on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to take immediate steps to bolster flagging protections for the world’s only wild population of red wolves, which has declined by[Read More…]
El Niño Triggers Legal Requirement to Close Swordfish Drift Gillnet Fishery
Measure Will Protect Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtles From Nets Montery, CA-(ENEWSPF)- Environmental groups this week requested NOAA Fisheries meet its legal responsibility to close Southern California waters from swordfish drift gillnets to protect endangered loggerhead sea turtles. Southern California waters are teeming with pelagic red crabs — a favorite prey of[Read More…]
