Stop the Big Oil invasion of the Arctic RefugeWith the Trump administration’s blessing, Big Oil is closing in on the Arctic Refuge, where the harm from their drilling and seismic exploration could change this landscape forever. With polar bears and Arctic wildlife already in danger, the cost is too high for us to let Big Oil exploit this landscape for dirty energy profits. ACT NOW: Tell these Big Oil CEOs to stay out of the Arctic Refuge >> |
News You Can Use"When you enjoy one of those beverages, the wine or the beer, you’re mentally transporting yourself to the place where it came from, and you are picturing pristine waterways, not sludge-filled oil slicks. " Louis Jeroslow, head brewer at Angry Troll Brewing, from "Brewers warn Supreme Court: Back the Clean Water Act, or beer will taste like medicine." Read more >> |
Polar Bear Awareness WeekPolar Bear Week may have just ended, but our work to protect these vulnerable bears from ongoing threats never stops! Check out our polar bear fact page to learn more about the challenges polar bears face, what Defenders is doing to save them, and how you can help! |
Thank a Whale for Every (Other) Breath You TakeScientists have called large whales "ecosystem engineers" for the way they cycle nutrients in the ocean, helping create the oxygen we breath and mitigating greenhouse gasses. They’re not only breathtaking – they’re also breath-giving. Read more >> |
As Go the Forests, So Go the ColorsAutumn brings an incredible display of colors as leaves change just before winter. But with forests – and the wildlife that depend on them – threatened by human encroachment, how will this annual phenomenon change in the future? Read more >> |
The First Wildlife Coexistence SummitDefenders never stops seeking innovative ways to help people and wildlife share landscapes across the country. We recently hosted the Human-Wildlife Coexistence Summit, the first of its kind, to find new ways to overcome challenges to coexistence. Read more >> |
Why Do Wildlife Cross the Road?Because it cuts through their habitat! Roads present a number of dangers to wildlife beyond vehicle collisions. Learn what these animals are up against and how you can help! Read more >> |
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