Stop Politicians’ Attack on National Forests |
In a massive giveaway to the timber industry, members of Congress are poised to pass legislation that would boost logging in national forests while gutting protections for Canada lynx, spotted owls, and more than 100 other imperiled species that depend on these forests for survival.
The so-called Fix Our Forests Act would lead to more calamitous clearcuts, more habitat-fragmenting roads, and worse water quality. Although it’s touted as a wildfire-management measure, it would do nothing to prevent tragic wildfires or give people critical funding and resources to safeguard their homes from those fires. Instead it would weaken environmental laws, silence impacted communities, and hinder courts’ ability to block harmful logging projects.
The window is closing to stop it.
If you live in the United States, urge your senators to protect U.S. forests and reject this reckless and deeply cynical bill. |
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A Crucial Court Victory for Northern Rockies Wolves |
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect Whales From Ship Strikes |
It’s been a rough year for gray whales off the California coast — so far 24 have died, with eight killed by probable ship strikes, in the Bay Area alone. The Center and allies just warned NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Coast Guard that we intend to sue over their failure to consult on how California shipping-lane designations contribute to whale and sea turtle vessel strikes.
Ship strikes are a leading cause of death for gray, blue, fin, and humpback whales off California. One study estimated that ship strikes kill about 80 whales off the West Coast each year. It’s time for real, long-term solutions.
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Pangolins are the world’s only scaly mammal. They curl into an adorable ball when frightened and vaguely resemble a pinecone with legs. But they’re also one of the world’s most trafficked animals — and in decline. Despite pangolins’ precarious status, demand remains high for their meat and scales, which are used in traditional medicine in Asia.
The Fish and Wildlife Service just proposed protecting pangolins under the Endangered Species Act, which would firmly and finally close any U.S. pangolin market and send a strong signal to China, which has hesitated to fully close its own market for pangolin parts.
Tell the Service it's past time to protect pangolins. |
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Back at the Plastics Treaty Negotiating Table |
Another round of negotiations for the global plastics treaty started Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Center is on the ground advocating again as an observer organization.
This could be the summit that finally ends with a treaty — but we’ll only celebrate if it actually protects people and marine life. We’re calling for a treaty with strong provisions that cut plastic production, restrict toxic chemicals, provide funding to help, and address the enormous problem of lost and discarded fishing gear (most of which is plastic).
Stay tuned for the outcome. The world is watching. |
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Revelator: How to Create a Global Conservation Report |
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That's Wild: How Orcas Exfoliate |
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