The Amazon Rainforest is Burning
Record fires are sweeping through the Amazon rainforest, according to multiple news outlets.
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United States Guts the Endangered Species Act
I know you haven’t heard from me in a long time, but I had to pop back online to share this bit of news from The Revelator. In the midst of all the current threats to the natural world – including accelerated species extinction rates – the Trump Administration decided that this was the perfect time to gut the Endangered Species Act.
Mountain Lions vs. Housing: Great Editorial
This fantastic editorial first appeared in the LA Times on July 6, 2019. It discusses the conflict between two crucial needs for southern California: increased housing and mountain lion (Puma concolor) conservation.
Cool New Article about Northern Jaguars
Here’s a new article about northern jaguars by Kendal Blust, writing for Fronteras Desk.
Can Jaguar Conservation be Profitable?
When one thinks of wildlife conservation, it’s tempting to think of non-profit organizations and government agencies. After all, that’s who does much of the front-lines conservation work. Biologist Ron Pulliam is trying something different: a for-profit company.
WHO Causes Alarm by Recognizing Traditional Chinese Medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized traditional Chinese medicine for the first time on May 25, sparking widespread outcries from conservationists. The demand for wild animal parts in traditional…
Great Feature about Jaguars in The Revelator
The Revelator – a new environmental magazine that’s been making waves – recently released a feature about jaguars (Panthera onca). Written by Lucy EJ Woods, the story focuses on jaguars…
Rosemont Mine back on, but Fiercely Contested
The Rosemont Copper Mine would be a massive, open-pit mine in the middle of a biologically rich area in southern Arizona. I have written about the mine before, which would…
