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Conservation News ~ 5 June 2026

6/5/2026

Wolf enters Sequoia National Park for 1st time in more than 100 years
Record Release of 842 Critically Endangered Corroboree Frogs in NSW
Plant believed extinct for 60 years suddenly reappears
Oregon Department of Forestry warns of a tough summer for trees
In wartime Iran, the Asiatic cheetah – a critically endangered species – faces an uncertain fate
Marine scientists discover record number of new species
Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinction
IUCN launches IslandPlas plastic recovery network in Zanzibar, Tanzania
IUCN SSC and Fundación Parque Jaime Duque launch a new Center for Species Survival to aid endangered wildlife in Colombia
Launch of Environmental Trainer's Manual Marks International Biodiversity Day in Maputo
Spain launches its first National Red List of threatened species using IUCN methodology
Advancing action for nature under the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
How BIODEV2030 policy briefs are transforming biodiversity governance across Africa
Beyond output tracking: Applying the IUCN NbS Standard for MEL and adaptive learning
Wolverines, listed under Endangered Species Act, spotted in Payette National Forest
Roundup sprayed across California burn scars could flow into water for millions, activist warns
Newly discovered golf ball-sized blue octopus found off coast of Galápagos Islands
Feds agree to decide on endangered species protections for Crater Lake newt by October
Rare, endangered bee gets habitat protection across 6 states
Ever seen a cave cricket? Australia now has three new species of these spindly, spider-like creatures
Smithsonian Welcomes Rare Ferret Babies, Giving Conservationists a Reason to Celebrate
Guatemalan beaded lizards hatch at Zoo Atlanta for the first time since 2018
Oregon gets its first California condor visit in 122 years
Fluorescent spider and armored cricket among incredible discoveries in Angola
SIU Carbondale researchers name three new species of poison dart frogs
House Committee Passes Spending Bill With Historic Number of Attacks on Environment
U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney
Costa Rica paid landowners to restore forests and biodiversity—bioacoustics indicate that it worked
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

Conservation News ~ 15 May 2026

5/15/2026

Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States
Wildfire-driven forest loss in California ranks among world's highest
One in five assessed soil species at risk of extinction, data needed for thousands more - study
UNIDO joins ENACT Partnership to mainstream innovative finance for Nature-based Solutions in industry
California and Massachusetts join IUCN
IUCN and OECS join forces to advance achievement of the Global Biodiversity Framework in the Caribbean
Strengthening the IUCN Red List capacity across the Western Balkans
Beneath our feet: Why soil biodiversity is key to Europe's future
Lotus silk products made a strong impression during Viet Nam Business Mission 2026
Endangered mussel is found in Michigan for the first time since 1987
Critically endangered antelopes returned to Kenyan forests from Czech zoo
A venomous pit viper has been hiding in China's misty mountains
Endangered Mexican Wolf Crosses From New Mexico Into Chihuahua
'A breath of fresh air': first conference to quit fossil fuels ends in optimism
Rare Dove Extinct In The Wild Hatches At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Scientists Unveil Hemp Alternative to Plastic That Can Withstand Boiling Water and Stretch to 1,600% its Size
Kenyan conservationists reintroduce rare, critically endangered Bongo into the wild
Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonize
Rare giant squid found in western Australia
IUCN welcomes roadmap to safeguard the world’s migratory species corridors at CMS COP15
IUCN statement on nature and conflict in the Middle East
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak reveals an unexpected solution: Restoring nature
IUCN Asia welcomes nine new Members from the Asia region
Mesoamerica and the Caribbean welcome five new IUCN Members
From carbon credits to community resilience: Key takeaways from Session 1 of the “NAbSA Wednesdays of Finance” webinar series
Beyond Santa Marta: Charting the Path Away from Fossil Fuels
Call for Applications: Developing World Heritage Management Plans - A Consultation for Site Managers on Needs, Challenges and Priorities
World's oldest oak secures protection from giant Calif. Development
Scientists Were Studying Penguins and Discovered a Brand New Species
Nigeria aims for stronger wildlife protections with sweeping new law
Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years
San Gabriel River, LA River will get trash interceptors to combat ocean and beach pollution

Conservation News ~ 24 April 2026

4/24/2026

Trump to revoke protections for endangered species in Gulf of Mexico
Judge nixes Trump changes to Endangered Species Act regs
Dozens of deep-sea species discovered as new crustaceans named
Gray wolf returns to endangered list in northern Midwest
New species of begonia discovered in the Philippines
Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body
Scientists Just Discovered Japan's First New Bird Species in Over 40 Years
Trump's 'God Squad' Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales
Scientists Discover 24 New Deep-Sea Species—Including an Entirely New Branch of Life
Second hazel dormouse reintroduction planned at Bradgate Park
Endangered gray wolf from SF Zoo heads to New Mexico for conservation breeding
This Newly Discovered Frog Carries Its Young in a Pouch on Its Back
Scientists discovered at least 11 new species in Cambodia's rocky ecosystems
New poison dart frog species found in Panama
Trump Admin Waives Protections for Endangered Species to Allow Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
Researchers uncover 10 new moth species and 7 new genera in Hawaiʻi
Federal government announces $1.6 billion for protected areas expansion in Canada
IUCN and the African Model Forest Network (AMFN) build capacity in Africa’s community-managed forests
'Nature is essential to our economy, our stability, our humanity': IUCN President tells ChangeNOW Summit
IUCN calls for the WTO 14th Ministerial Conference to integrate sustainable development as a core principle
IUCN highlights the role of wetlands and international cooperation at the opening of CMS COP15
Nature in Ibero-American diplomacy: IUCN participates in the Ibero-American Conference of Ministers of Environment and Climate
Operationalising the NbSA Demonstration Site in Nioumachioi, Mohéli
Community of Practice on Nature-based Solutions meets to advance Forest Landscape Restoration in the Western Balkans
Analysis: UK emissions fall 2.4% in 2025 as coal hits 400-year low
Many homes already have the power to electrify, study finds
The inspiring, infuriating, even comic tale of how we defeated L.A.'s smog
Poll Shows Most in US Know Corporate Greed Is to Blame for Energy Affordability Crisis.
24 States Sue the E.P.A. for Renouncing Its Power to Fight Climate Change
Will California fund or kill its thriving virtual power plant program?
The Iran War is Revealing the Messy Middle of Our Renewable Energy Transition
To keep climate science alive, researchers are speaking in code
California’s EV future runs through apartments
Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs
The West’s unprecedented winter could fuel a summer of disaster
California’s Gas Watchdog Warns of Gouging as Pump Prices Soar
White House moves to strip California and other states of AI regulation power
AI power demand creates ‘high likelihood, high impact’ grid risks
Trump wants to spend $1 billion to stop his nemesis — wind farms
Scientists discover over 100 new species deep below Australian sea
Plastic turned into clean hydrogen fuel using solar reactor and waste battery acid
Emperor penguins now considered endangered
A rare sign of hope as mountain gorillas welcome two sets of twins in Africa
Almost half of European freshwater fishes at risk of extinction, new IUCN Red List reveals
Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal now Endangered due to climate change – IUCN Red List
Switzerland renews long-standing IUCN partnership with reaffirmed commitment to investing in nature
New report highlights need for clearer biodiversity reporting in the renewable energy transition
Powering the transition while protecting migratory species
IUCN welcomes roadmap to safeguard the world’s migratory species corridors at CMS COP15
How BIODEV2030 built the evidence base for policy reform in Ethiopia
Connecting coasts to protect migratory species
A new bird species has been discovered in Japan after 45 years
First 'cloud jaguar' spotted in 10 years sparks hope in Honduras
Africa’s forests have flipped from carbon sink to carbon source
8-foot shark circles Newport Beach surfer, raising concerns for summer
California condor population tops 600 for first time since near extinction
Wildlife crossings aim to reduce collisions along Highway 17
This community science project aims to help bumblebees; you can help, too
NASA Images Reveal California Superbloom Is Visible From Space: Wildflowers Are Carpeting This Beloved National Monument
Livermore High School begins archery program after state grant
The Eaglets Have Landed for Big Bear Eagles Jackie & Shadow
Historic new report maps California's coastal successes and threats
Newsom celebrates California’s role in NASA’s Artemis II mission
Nigeria's Iroro Tanshi wins Goldman Environmental Prize for trying to save bats
Scientists Discover New Species Hidden in Shanghai Waterways
New snake species Calamaria garoensis discovered in Garo Hills, Meghalaya
U.S. Will Not Grant Yellowstone Bison Endangered Species Protections
Near-mythical 'cloud jaguar' spotted for first time in 10 years
Bill that would have overhauled the Endangered Species Act was pulled
France takes climate off the agenda at G7 environment talks to avoid US clash

Conservation News ~ 10 April 2026

4/10/2026

Trump to revoke protections for endangered species in Gulf of Mexico
Judge nixes Trump changes to Endangered Species Act regs
Dozens of deep-sea species discovered as new crustaceans named
Gray wolf returns to endangered list in northern Midwest
New species of begonia discovered in the Philippines
Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body
Scientists Just Discovered Japan's First New Bird Species in Over 40 Years
Trump's 'God Squad' Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales
Scientists Discover 24 New Deep-Sea Species—Including an Entirely New Branch of Life
Second hazel dormouse reintroduction planned at Bradgate Park
Endangered gray wolf from SF Zoo heads to New Mexico for conservation breeding
This Newly Discovered Frog Carries Its Young in a Pouch on Its Back
Scientists discovered at least 11 new species in Cambodia's rocky ecosystems
New poison dart frog species found in Panama
Trump Admin Waives Protections for Endangered Species to Allow Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
Researchers uncover 10 new moth species and 7 new genera in Hawaiʻi
Federal government announces $1.6 billion for protected areas expansion in Canada
IUCN and the African Model Forest Network (AMFN) build capacity in Africa’s community-managed forests
'Nature is essential to our economy, our stability, our humanity': IUCN President tells ChangeNOW Summit
IUCN calls for the WTO 14th Ministerial Conference to integrate sustainable development as a core principle
IUCN highlights the role of wetlands and international cooperation at the opening of CMS COP15
Nature in Ibero-American diplomacy: IUCN participates in the Ibero-American Conference of Ministers of Environment and Climate
Operationalising the NbSA Demonstration Site in Nioumachioi, Mohéli
Community of Practice on Nature-based Solutions meets to advance Forest Landscape Restoration in the Western Balkans
Analysis: UK emissions fall 2.4% in 2025 as coal hits 400-year low
Many homes already have the power to electrify, study finds
The inspiring, infuriating, even comic tale of how we defeated L.A.'s smog
Poll Shows Most in US Know Corporate Greed Is to Blame for Energy Affordability Crisis.
24 States Sue the E.P.A. for Renouncing Its Power to Fight Climate Change
Will California fund or kill its thriving virtual power plant program?
The Iran War is Revealing the Messy Middle of Our Renewable Energy Transition
To keep climate science alive, researchers are speaking in code
California’s EV future runs through apartments
Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs
The West’s unprecedented winter could fuel a summer of disaster
California’s Gas Watchdog Warns of Gouging as Pump Prices Soar
White House moves to strip California and other states of AI regulation power
AI power demand creates ‘high likelihood, high impact’ grid risks
Trump wants to spend $1 billion to stop his nemesis — wind farms
Scientists discover over 100 new species deep below Australian sea
Plastic turned into clean hydrogen fuel using solar reactor and waste battery acid
Emperor penguins now considered endangered
A rare sign of hope as mountain gorillas welcome two sets of twins in Africa

Conservation News ~ 27 March 2026

3/27/2026

Critically endangered kākāpō parrot has standout breeding season
Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
New species of ancient mollusk found in South Korean waters
Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows
Countries can rewild borders to deter invasions, says EU environment chief
Scientists discover hidden species among Borneo's “fanged frogs”
Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UK
Critically Endangered Okapi Calf Born at Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center
Twin Cities plays major role in plan to protect endangered rusty patched bumblebee
Sea levels are already higher than we thought, according to new calculations
Two Species Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years Are Found Thriving in New Guinea
'A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds
New African species confirms evolutionary origin of magic mushrooms
Scientists discover seven strange frog-like insects hidden in uganda's rainforest
Horseshoe Crab Harvesting Will Soon Be Banned in New York
Calif. tribe takes back over 600 acres near Palm Springs in historic land return
'New Era': Landmark Policy to Expand Tribal Stewardship for At Least 7.5 Million Acres in California
Emergency Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Unlawful Extinction Committee Meeting
Scientists discover new bee species that depends on native Texas shrub
An 'ethereal' new-to-science poison dart frog from the Amazon
Experts call for more attention to African wild pigs
Galicia brings together the IUCN and its Members to discuss the future of conservation
New report highlights need for clearer biodiversity reporting in the renewable energy transition
IUCN seeks greater political will to safeguard pastoralists and rangelands
Mapping Nature in Action: NAbSA Releases New Factsheets on Global Contributions for Nature
New RISE Challenge grantees and guidance launched to address gender-based violence and environment…
IUCN and partners support Model Forests in Asia to advance sustainable landscape management
Hong Kong launches new Nature-based Solutions Design Guidelines
IUCN and CGIAR join forces to drive Nature-Positive transformation of Global Food and Agricultural Systems - Press release | IUCN
24 States Sue E.P.A. Over Climate Change Decision
Sweden’s ‘old-growth’ natural forests store 83% more carbon than managed woodlands – new study
Aotearoa (New Zealand) Tohorā Oranga Bill: legal personhood of whales
Hawaii tests asphalt made with recycled plastics and fishing nets for shedding
San Francisco’s Revamped Seawall Will Teem With Life
Columbus Zoo Welcomes Endangered Masai Giraffe Calf, Adding to Critical Conservation Record
Satellite images show how fast California's snowpack is melting
DNA reveals two new bass species hidden in plain sight
A Flying Snake, Turquoise Viper and Variety of Geckos Among New Species Found in Cambodia
Deadly fungal disease that attacks bats detected for first time in Oregon
$78 million awarded for L.A. County park projects
Jellyfish of new species, found off Okinawa, likely use lures to catch fish
Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983
Lincoln Park Zoo Celebrates Healthy Birth of Endangered Baby Black Rhino
Mexico's monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species
STATEMENT: California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife recommends limited action to protect ocean
Indonesia plan to rezone elephant reserve for carbon trading and tourism sparks backlash
Plastic bottles recycled into Parkinson's drug using bacteria
Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference
A Deep-Sea Discovery Reveals 24 New Species and a Rare Scientific Breakthrough

Conservation News ~ 13 March 2026

3/13/2026

Critically endangered kākāpō parrot has standout breeding season
Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
New species of ancient mollusk found in South Korean waters
Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows
Countries can rewild borders to deter invasions, says EU environment chief
Scientists discover hidden species among Borneo's “fanged frogs”
Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UK
Critically Endangered Okapi Calf Born at Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center
Twin Cities plays major role in plan to protect endangered rusty patched bumblebee
Sea levels are already higher than we thought, according to new calculations
Two Species Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years Are Found Thriving in New Guinea
'A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds
New African species confirms evolutionary origin of magic mushrooms
Scientists discover seven strange frog-like insects hidden in uganda's rainforest
Horseshoe Crab Harvesting Will Soon Be Banned in New York
Calif. tribe takes back over 600 acres near Palm Springs in historic land return

Conservation News ~ 6 March 2026

3/6/2026

IPBES Business and Biodiversity Report highlights collaboration needed to contribute towards global goals for nature
Indigenous communities lead first-ever assessment of fish biodiversity in Salween Peace Park
New IRENA-CREEI-IUCN report highlights how solar PV can support nature-positive energy transitions
Protecting species in a changing landscape: new study maps key threats in Northern San José
IUCN and CBD support countries to advance national action on biodiversity conservation under Target 3
BRIDGE Gender Grants: Supporting Women’s Leadership in Transboundary Water Governance
IUCN and UNEP launch the CREATES programme to strengthen climate-resilient transboundary water governance and management in Eastern Africa
Mountain lions gain protection under California’s Endangered Species Act
As deadline looms, Western states don't agree on Colorado River allocations
Florida lists reef geckos as 'threatened'
US mining company Alcoa hit with ‘unprecedented’ $55m penalty for illegal clearing of WA jarrah forests
Milestone for Rewilding as Ostriches Return to Saudi Desert After 100-year Absence
Once on the edge of extinction, stork found in Georgia to be removed from endangered species list
Scientists discover “ghostly” jellyfish and 25 possible new species in major breakthrough
Chestnut's Forestry Project Is Now The First Such U.S. FSC-Verified Initiative For Biodiversity
American Forest Foundation plants millionth tree, expanding income opportunities
158 Giant Endangered Tortoises Released on Galápagos Island Where They'd Been Extinct
Trump’s Order Aims to Boost Ingredient Used in Roundup
Low river levels expose ancient Amazon face engravings
Researchers eye jaguar conservation wins under Brazil Indigenous stewardship project
Rising atmospheric CO2 reduces nitrogen availability in boreal forests
Amazon deforestation on pace to be the lowest on record, says Brazil
Trump Administration Allows New Mexico Ranchers to Kill Endangered Mexican Wolf
After 175 years, Galápagos giant tortoises return home
Trump administration to remove decades-old protections from Interior Alaska land
Sierra Nevada red fox detected in the Lake Tahoe area for the first time in decades
Trump Administration Strips Lesser Prairie Chicken of Endangered Species Protections
EPA says greenhouse gasses don't harm environment or health
UH scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian moths
Plant near extinction multiplied eightfold thanks to solar panels
Panama's golden frogs beat extinction | Popular Science
Washoe Tribe Completes Purchase of Largest Indigenous Land Return in Sierra Nevada
Kazakhstan plants tens of thousands of trees in giant effort to reintroduce tigers
Scientists Just Found Five New Animal Species That Hide in Plain Sight
The First North Coast Condors Have Built a Nest in an Old-Growth Redwood, and There Very Well May Be an Egg in It
Spreading crushed rock on farms could absorb 1 billion tonnes of CO2
Electric Buses Have Passed a Brutal Cold-Weather Test
Ranchers can now get permits to kill endangered wolves
Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
New species of ancient mollusk found in South Korean waters

Conservation News ~ 6 Feb 2026

2/6/2026

New Ladybird Beetle Species Discovered on Kyushu University Campus
Critically endangered right whale found dead off NC coast
Trump administration delays grizzly Endangered Species Act decision to December
Hundreds of new species found in a hidden world beneath the Pacific
IUCN and CBD support countries to advance national action on biodiversity conservation under Target 3
IUCN launches Mekong FLOW to restore wetlands for millions in Southeast Asia
Wise Use, Shared Future: Strengthening Caribbean Wetlands for Climate Resilience
Mesoamerica's Integrated Critical Forest Program Launches Regional Governance Mechanism
BRIDGE Gender Grants: Supporting Women’s Leadership in Transboundary Water Governance
IUCN and UNEP launch the CREATES programme to strengthen climate-resilient transboundary water governance and management in Eastern Africa
Addressing the released Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy
Inaugural meeting of Western Balkans Thematic Groups on Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation
Over 10,000 Chinook salmon return to California river to spawn
Company that 'resurrected' dire wolf announces frozen biovault for endangered species
Marine biologists discover 28 new deep sea species—and an old VHS tape

Conservation News ~ 30 January 2026

1/30/2026

Indonesia to revoke 22 forestry permits after floods that killed over 1000 people
Researchers use state-of-the-art technology to tackle major issue in forests
Declared Extinct in the 1930s, the World's Rarest Insect Made a Comeback from a Cliff
Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies
35 Cold-Stunned Endangered Sea Turtles Wash Up on New England Beach
Small cat conservationists hail Uganda’s new Echuya Forest National Park
California’s top wildlife manager leaves post for Nature Conservancy
Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds
Scientists discover nine new species of butterfly from South America from specimens
Major conservation of B.C. forestry land totalling 45,000 hectares announced
U.S. Protections Sought for Imperiled Malaysian Purple-Femur Tarantula
Researchers use state-of-the-art technology to tackle major issue in forests: 'We're not equipped [without it]'
Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
UN report: Five charts showing how global deforestation is declining
California Bolsters Climate Commitment with $1.1 Billion Transit and Infrastructure Investment
Four bright spots in climate news in 2025
Trump says he’ll unleash Venezuela’s oil. But who wants it?
Protecting California’s public lands from oil and gas drilling is defending public health
Electric company profits will drop a smidge. Don’t get too excited
A Year After the LA Fires, Recovery Is Lagging, But Bright Spots Emerge
Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
How Trump broke California’s grip on the auto market
‘The perfect storm’: Trump has left the US less prepared for natural disasters, experts say
State regulators vote to keep utility profits high, angering customers across California
Trump quits pivotal 1992 climate treaty, in massive hit to global warming effort
US Department of Interior Delays Monarch Butterfly Listing Under Endangered Species Act
Rare North Atlantic right whale see uptick in births. What's behind the population boost
Endangered Lake Sturgeon released in 3 Ohio rivers
Incredibly Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Have Just Been Born In The Wild
Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog reintroduced in Tahoe National Forest
California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years
Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification
Norway: World’s first subsea desalination plant set to launch in 2026
Saudi Arabia to reintroduce lions after more than 100 years
'After 200 years, we're seeing this species again': The lost birds making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands
Snowy Owl declared extinct in Sweden after decade without breeding
Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean : NPR
Microsoft Secures Uganda Forestry Carbon Removal Deal
Red-cockaded woodpecker makes comeback in Louisiana
Lawsuit Seeks Habitat Protections for California's Southern Sierra Nevada Fisher
EPA to stop calculating money and lives saved by curbs on air pollution
Flying foxes die in their thousands in worst mass-mortality event since Australia’s black summer
IUCN Director General's statement on the entry into force of the High Seas Agreement
Global report identifies critical habitats for migratory sharks and rays
Freshwater fish underrepresented in Convention on Migratory Species
IUCN at UNESCO’s 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves
Sabah Parks, Malaysia to Co-Chair Asia Protected Areas Partnerships
Conservation efforts in Jordan set to safeguard cultural heritage and expend national protected area coverage
US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts
Solar met 61% of US electricity demand growth in 2025
Trump’s energy agenda had a tough week in court
The biggest US solar-storage project yet takes shape in California
California Surpasses 2.5 Million ZEV Sales
The rest of the world is lapping the US in the EV race
Trump is trying to kill clean energy. The market has other plans.
Is California really 100% drought-free for the first time in 25 years? Yes and no. Here’s why.
Newsom’s budget includes $200 million to make up for Trump’s canceled EV rebates, among other climate items
A win for offshore wind. Will more follow?
‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
Climate change has now shrunk US salaries by 12%. And worse is to come
Feds suing Northern California cities over natural gas bans
Feds plan to lease 1 million acres in SoCal to oil, gas developers
Critical wetland in Angola gets formal Ramsar recognition
Nevada's state forester nominated as 1st woman to lead Oregon Forestry Department
Wilson's Phalarope Advances Toward Endangered Species Protection
Western governors are called to Washington as Colorado River impasse drags on
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must reconsider Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves
Scientists Discover New Species of Poison Dart Frog with One-of-One Specimen Collected
Bronx Zoo Debuts Endangered Pygmy Slow Loris Baby, First Primate Born in New World
Stunning California snake endangered since the 1960s prepares to make a comeback
Dramatic rise in water-related violence recorded since 2022
Half the world's 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds
The last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction is an ancient forest in Ecuador
Endangered Pygmy Slow Loris Born at the Bronx Zoo in N.Y
Scientists discover rare new bee species
Federal Judge Protects Desert Tortoises From California Off-Road Vehicles
Study: 2204 Plants, Animals May Need Endangered Species Act Protection

Conservation News ~ 16 January 2026

1/16/2026

Indonesia to revoke 22 forestry permits after floods that killed over 1000 people
Researchers use state-of-the-art technology to tackle major issue in forests
Declared Extinct in the 1930s, the World's Rarest Insect Made a Comeback from a Cliff
Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies
35 Cold-Stunned Endangered Sea Turtles Wash Up on New England Beach
Small cat conservationists hail Uganda’s new Echuya Forest National Park
California’s top wildlife manager leaves post for Nature Conservancy
Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds
Scientists discover nine new species of butterfly from South America from specimens
Major conservation of B.C. forestry land totalling 45,000 hectares announced
U.S. Protections Sought for Imperiled Malaysian Purple-Femur Tarantula
Researchers use state-of-the-art technology to tackle major issue in forests: 'We're not equipped [without it]'
Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
UN report: Five charts showing how global deforestation is declining
California Bolsters Climate Commitment with $1.1 Billion Transit and Infrastructure Investment
Four bright spots in climate news in 2025
Trump says he’ll unleash Venezuela’s oil. But who wants it?
Protecting California’s public lands from oil and gas drilling is defending public health
Electric company profits will drop a smidge. Don’t get too excited
A Year After the LA Fires, Recovery Is Lagging, But Bright Spots Emerge
Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
How Trump broke California’s grip on the auto market
‘The perfect storm’: Trump has left the US less prepared for natural disasters, experts say
State regulators vote to keep utility profits high, angering customers across California
Trump quits pivotal 1992 climate treaty, in massive hit to global warming effort
US Department of Interior Delays Monarch Butterfly Listing Under Endangered Species Act
Rare North Atlantic right whale see uptick in births. What's behind the population boost
Endangered Lake Sturgeon released in 3 Ohio rivers
Incredibly Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Have Just Been Born In The Wild
Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog reintroduced in Tahoe National Forest
California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years
Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification
Norway: World’s first subsea desalination plant set to launch in 2026
Saudi Arabia to reintroduce lions after more than 100 years
'After 200 years, we're seeing this species again': The lost birds making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands
Snowy Owl declared extinct in Sweden after decade without breeding
Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean : NPR
Microsoft Secures Uganda Forestry Carbon Removal Deal
Red-cockaded woodpecker makes comeback in Louisiana
Lawsuit Seeks Habitat Protections for California's Southern Sierra Nevada Fisher
EPA to stop calculating money and lives saved by curbs on air pollution
Flying foxes die in their thousands in worst mass-mortality event since Australia’s black summer