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Trump Admin Guts Endangered Species Act to Prioritize Corporate Interests
“Yet again, the Trump administration has sold out our endangered wildlife to the highest bidder,” said one critic.
US-Israeli Bombing Has Harmed Iran’s Wildlife, Farms, and Water Supply
Toxic pollution from the war on Iran will continue to devastate the country’s environment for years to come.
Beloved Lebanese Sea Turtle Conservationist Killed in Israeli Airstrike
“They are trying to kill the hope of the Lebanese people,” says Rami Khashab, who worked alongside the late Mona Khalil.
Conservation Groups Sue to Block SpaceX Land Deal in Texas Wildlife Refuge
The groups argue SpaceX's test launches send rocket debris into the area, which is home to an endangered ocelot.
Trump Plot Amid Shutdown Will “Throw Gasoline” on Extinction Crisis, Critics Say
Court filings show the administration is pushing to eliminate jobs at several wildlife and conservation departments.
Trump Admin Waives Environmental Laws to Build Border Wall in TX Wildlife Refuge
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem waived the Endangered Species Act and several other statutes to permit the plan.
Trump’s Second Term Spells Disaster for Endangered Ocean and Coastal Animals
These species need strong conservation policy to save them from extinction. They won’t get it for the next four years.
Mexican Ecologists Launch Campaign to Save Threatened Amphibian from Extinction
Mexico fights to save endangered axolotls as population declines 99.5 percent.
EPA Report Shows Common Family of Pesticides Poses Threat to Over 200 Species
Despite the massive threat to ecosystems, the Biden administration is dragging its feet on regulating the chemicals.
White House Refuses to Shield Endangered Right Whales From Lethal Vessel Strikes
North Atlantic right whales are facing “an extinction-level emergency,” said one campaigner.