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Conservation News ~ 14 November 2025

11/14/2025

L.A. plans to recycle enough water to meet the needs of 500,000 people
Colony of world’s highest-flying bird under threat in Uganda
Spiders inspired biologists to create artificial webs to capture airborne DNA for biodiversity monitoring
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits 11-year low ahead of COP30
Provo mayor announces goal to remove carp, invasive plants from Utah Lake by 2034
In controversial move, LADWP says it will shift its largest gas power plant to hydrogen
Kansas biologists are bringing back rare mussels, fish and turtles to our rivers
Rare white Iberian lynx captured on film in Spain by amateur photographer
'Adorable' endangered king colobus monkey born at Paignton Zoo
Trump Administration Suggests Listing Florida's Elusive Ghost Orchid as Endangered
'Cryptic' creatures, animal hiding as poop as three more new species discoveries
IUCN Members adopt landmark motions at World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi
Communities at the heart of the One Health approach in Central Asia
Training Inhassoro and Vilankulo practitioners in Nature-based Solutions for climate resilience
IUCN and Chery mark one-year of partnership driving Nature-Based Solutions in Asia and beyond
Promoting co-benefit actions for positive environmental and social impacts from renewables
New STAR guidance supports governments and civil society in accelerating Nature-Positive action
Nature-positive renewables: Aligning energy ambition with biodiversity and people
People of the Oceans Breakthrough: Landmark step for Indigenous leadership at IUCN World Conservation Congress
ENACT Partnership Stories from the Ground: Transforming Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change
Investing in nature for long-term community resilience
Powering the future: Ministers call for a nature-positive energy transition at IUCN Congress – GINGR
IUCN and IRENA join forces to advance renewable energy solutions that work for nature and people
World's rarest cheetahs arrive at zoo as part of conservation program
Lincoln Zoo welcomes first female Indian sloth bear in decades
Endangered rhino horns and elephant tusks seized in California
2-foot-long snake found lurking near stream in China
New environmental DNA test could help rare hammerhead sharks fight extinction
'Long'-fingered lizard found lurking near trail in China
Google deal for Amazon reforestation makes Brazilian startup its top carbon credit supplier
Sulfur cave spiders build an arachnid megacity and possibly the largest-ever spider web
Two Vaquita Calves Offer Flicker of Hope for Most Endangered Porpoises on Earth
Three newly discovered toads give birth to live young
Endangered red wolf arrives at North Carolina Zoo
Scientists discover a new pink Sea Anemone that builds and expands shells for hermit crabs
Norway, Indonesia, Brazil and others pledge billions to bold new plan to protect tropical forests
‘There is no money’: As carbon markets collapse, what happens to the forests they promised to protect?
Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins
DEI for the birds? US government to kill 450K owls on West Coast to thwart rival owl's extinction
Trump administration presses Western states to find consensus on shrinking Colorado River
Piles of garbage and seeping sewage pollute devastated Gaza
Scientists Discover 6 Mysterious New Bat Species Hiding in Plain Sight for Decades
Reintroduced gray wolf dies in southwestern Colorado
At least 30 new species discovered in the abyss, surprising animals!
First ever discovery of Lepidosira springtails in China reveals four new species
Exclusive: Norway to invest about $3 billion in forest conservation fund
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces New CEO
Mongabay launches dedicated Oceans Desk to expand global reporting on marine ecosystems
Scientists Are Releasing the Lovingly Nicknamed 'Snot Otters' Into Ohio Waterways in a Big Success for Conservation
Bee-elzebub: new horned 'Lucifer' bee discovered in Western Australia
Migratory Birds and Rice Farmers Are Helping Each Other Soar
Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people
These ‘positive tipping points’ will help save the world
The government is giving away $2,000 to homeowners who upgrade their water heaters — but the incentives disappear in under two months
California Officials Rally Behind Climate Superfund Act to Make Big Oil Pay
Port of Oakland achieves 86 percent renewable power in 2024
750 To 800 New EV Chargers To Be Installed In San Diego
Promises of lower energy bills win big on election day
BNEF Sees Short-term Pain, Longer-term Rebound for Renewables
Why Are Rates Rising Faster at Investor-Owned Utilities Than at Public Utilities?
After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot
Mapping America’s EV adoption: Which states are leading the charge in 2025?
How thousands of fossil fuel lobbyists got access to UN climate talks – and then kept drilling
The Ocean Is Holding In a ‘Burp’ of Devastating Proportions
Trump solar attacks threaten 50% of planned electricity, report finds
Trump administration reopens Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil drilling
Companies hit the brakes on EVs, laying off thousands of workers

Conservation News ~ 31 October 2025

10/31/2025

Critically endangered leopard dies at age 21 in California zoo
Scientists identify 2 new marine species from Western Australia's deep-sea
New species of gecko with curved fingers discovered in a dense forest
Half Male-Half Female Spider Discovered In Thailand Is New To Science
Cave creature with 'visible' internal organs found in China. It's a new species
Electric 'knife'-like creature found in river of Colombia. It's a new species
IUCN pays tribute to Jane Goodall 
New IUCN report highlights urgent need for more sustainable blue tourism in the Mediterranean
IUCN Champions Nature-Positive Renewable Energies at the World Coastal Forum
IUCN WCPA releases report on integrating climate mitigation into protected area management
Inhambane Launches First Provincial Dialogue Platform on the Environment: Building bridges for Biodiversity
Kelani Valley Plantations and IUCN Sri Lanka Forge Landmark Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation
Walter Zoo and IUCN SSC launch new Centre for Species Survival dedicated to fireflies
IUCN Academy launches new suite of courses ahead of the IUCN Congress 2025
Starving North Koreans 'hunting tigers for food'
Court issues major ruling impacting beloved endangered creatures: 'Today is a win'
As forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours
Top Biden energy official lands new environment post
Aquatic creature with 'pointed' teeth found hiding in Brazil. It's a new species
'Large' creature with spines on its belly found in stream. It's a new species
New Species Of Poisonous Frog Discovered In The Peruvian Amazon
New species of deep-sea shark and crab discovered off Australia
New horsehair worm species found in snowy Pakistan mountains
Pacific Pocket Mouse Declared Endangered Species Candidate in California
2025 Chemistry Nobel Goes to Molecular Sponges That Purify Water, Store Energy
Poisonous creature found with baby on its back is new Amazonian species
Alert for three new endangered seal species: the dramatic leap on the "Red List"
Gorilla breaks glass of enclosure at San Diego Zoo
Deep-sea voyage uncovers a glowing shark and a ghostly porcelain crab
World's 1,500th known bat species confirmed from Equatorial Guinea
The World’s First Rewilded Sharks Are Thriving
Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance aims to biobank every endangered species by 2075
Scientists Discover New Golden-Tongued Species of Lizard
The once-widespread species that has been declared globally extinct
Endangered Species Protection Sought for Legless Southeastern Lizard
Shutdown undermines FWS efforts to meet endangered species deadlines
Australian tropical rainforest trees switch in world first from carbon sink to emissions source
The most ancient Indian wolf is set to be a new species
Endangered species 'red list': Seals and more than half of birds under threat
Planet's first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs
95 whales were entangled in the US in 2024
New Bacterial Species Discovered in Cyclosorus Soil
This Central Valley serpent is California's new state snake. Can recognition save it from extinction?
Women in Mexico step up to protect the island farms traditionally inherited by men
Biofuels Globally Emit More CO2 Than The Fossil Fuels They Replace
More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis
IUCN downgrades guiña threat status, prompting conservation warning
Baby numbats spotted at two wildlife sanctuaries in hopeful sign for one of Australia's rarest
Endangered ferrets in more jeopardy as government shutdown drags on
California now has 68% more EV charger ports than gas nozzles
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
California is finally quitting coal. Here’s what comes next
US Judge Gives Offshore Wind a Ray of Hope in Trump Era
How mega batteries are unlocking an energy revolution
Jane Goodall’s Final Message: ‘Don’t Give Up’
Make green great again: Can appeals to the wallet make climate policy an election-winner?
California’s Top Lawyer Is Taking Trump’s Climate Rollbacks to Court
EPA is being sued over ‘Solar for All’ rescission
Chevron's El Segundo refinery has a history of safety, environmental violations
Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’
White House offers “concierge” service to fossil fuel firms
EPA’s ‘Comeback’ a Sham Fueled by Trump’s Authoritarian Power Grab, Critics Charge
The Insatiable Energy Demands of Data Centers Could Increase Fossil Fuel Emissions in California
Hidden Costs of Climate Change Fueling Affordability Crisis in California — New Report
Different croaks: new frog and gecko species discovered on remote island in Australia's north
'Dragon'-like creatures seen mating at cave in Thailand. They're a new species
California Phases Out The Last Set Gillnets
Investors managing $3 trillion in assets urge countries to stop deforestation
IUCN World Conservation Congress concludes in Abu Dhabi with ambitious vision for nature conservation
IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 awarded sustainability certificate
IUCN Members elect President, new Council and Commission Chairs
IUCN welcomes Armenia as its newest State Member
Tuvalu joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member
IUCN welcomes back Zimbabwe as a State Member at IUCN World Conservation Congress
Arctic seals threatened by climate change, birds decline globally – IUCN Red List
From forests to coral reefs: conservation excellence takes centre stage at the Green List Awards
IUCN agrees first global policy on synthetic biology
Escalating climate threats, invasive alien species and pathogens leave natural World Heritage at risk
IUCN celebrates global leaders in conservation and environmental protection at World Conservation Congress
Panama to host next World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027
Delhi turns to cloud seeding to spur rain, curb pollution
Salmon seen for first time in century after historic Calif. dam removal
The World’s First Rewilded Sharks Are Thriving
Renewable Energy Is Booming Despite Trump’s Efforts to Slow It
Next-gen HVACs expected to outsell gas furnaces despite disappearing incentives: 'A market shift ... was already underway'
California sets new quarterly EV sales record, doubles down on support for public charging
I powered my home with an EV for a week — USA Today
Veloz launches free EV tools on ElectricForAll.org
Nearly two dozen states sue to stop Trump ending $7bn solar grant program
Simpler Solar Regulations Would Save Americans $1.2 Trillion
Climate and Environmental Justice Groups Respond to Massive Fire at Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery
When the federal safety net disappears, California’s Black climate leaders step up
Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells
Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals
10 years after an oil spill, Trump officials back a Texas firm to expand drilling off California's coast
DOE cancels more than $700M in battery, manufacturing projects
‘It’s effectively a bailout’: Edison benefits from fine print in Newsom’s last-minute utility legislation
Global carbon levels rose by record amount in 2024, U.N. agency says
The comeback of California's gray wolves just took a tragic turn
Critically endangered wolf spider found after 40 years in UK
UC Davis scientists discover new species of spider

Conservation News ~ 3 October 2025

10/3/2025

Endangered Monkey with Orange Fur Born at Zoo: 'This Birth Is Incredibly Special'
1,500 saplings of endangered species planted in Kinnaur
Sea anemone discovery stuns science, named after Mt. Fuji
Endangered whooping crane dies of avian flu at wildlife refuge in southern Wisconsin
Ford and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline
Green energy pact drove a 78% drop in international fossil fuel finance
The Extraordinary Rise of Electric Cars in Developing Countries
California just greenlit the future of curbside V2G EV chargers
Government of Colombia Announces First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels during UN General Assembly
Can virtual power plants relieve hot spots on neighborhood power grids?
Trump's campaign against wind and solar is exposing his 'energy dominance' lies
Californians must fund heat pumps
New CARB Chair, New CARB Mandate
Newsom Signs Climate, Energy Bills Charting State Course Through Perilous ‘Mid-Transition’
Newsom’s deal to cut energy costs includes giveaways to Big Oil, more drilling
Newsom drops pledge to replace popular program cut by Trump in California
California regulators approve 9% rate hike for SoCal Edison
Our planet’s vital signs are flashing red
The oceans just hit an ominous milestone
Eni strikes more than $1 billion power deal with US fusion firm Commonwealth
Chart: Check out how fast China is shifting to renewables
Judge Says Work on Wind Farm Off Rhode Island Can Proceed, for Now
Global Investment in Clean Energy Outpaces US Slump
Five endangered California condors join Arizona's wild population near Grand Canyon
As California glaciers disappear, people will see ice-free peaks exposed for the first time in millennia
UNESCO Adds an Area the Size of Bolivia to Biosphere Reserve System to Protect 5% of the World's Land
Amazon Communities Deliver “Unprecedented” Conservation Wins
Jane Goodall dies
Harrison Ford will accept a conservation award at the Field Museum
Six New Gecko Species Discovered by Loud Barking Mating Calls
Cheetah cubs rescued from illegal trade in "one of the largest confiscations"

Conservation News ~ 26 September 2025

9/26/2025

Minnesota town creates safe passage for turtles with a tunnel under busy road
England’s rewilding movement is gaining steam, Ben Goldsmith says
Scientists Identify a New Manta Ray Species, Just the Third Known in the World
California to protect SoCal butterfly over developers' objections
Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Reclaims 1,107 Acres of Ancestral Land
Botanist turns heads after bringing major species 'back from the dead': 'A once-in-a-century phenomenon'
California approves an unprecedented plan to protect Joshua trees from climate change threats
CAL FIRE invests $5 million to expand biomass use and train forestry workers
Endangered marsh bird needs $433M lifeline, feds say
'Velvety' crabs discovered living inside a worm tube off Japan are a new species
Giant 'cryptic' new sea creature discovered in the crystal clear Florida waters
A New Species Of Bee Was Discovered In These Two Southern States
Wildfire smoke far more dangerous to health than thought, say scientists
New species discovered living in tube worms tubes off Okinawa
Sniffer dogs may have rediscovered a lost population of Sumatran rhinos
France Sees a Doubling of Eagle Mating Pairs After Decades of Successful Work
100-year-old endangered tortoises at Pa. zoo become parents of 16
Scientists create a pollen-replacing superfood for honey bees
How conservation efforts in Saudi Arabia aim to rescue dugongs from extinction
Endangered species of bumblebee confirmed found in Michigan
Conservationist Hail Recovery of 150 Struggling Species Thanks to Projects by Natural England
Delaware Looks to ‘Living Shorelines’ to Save Its Coasts
Fish and Wildlife Service considering removing some protections for 'threatened' species
Pembrokeshire zoo welcomes three endangered red panda cubs
4 giraffe species officially recognized in major conservation shift
Experts thrilled as critically endangered Amur leopard makes stunning comeback
Private land used for logging is more prone to severe fire than public lands.
'Robust' red-eyed predator fish caught in Georgia river turns out to be new species
Feds yank 'blanket' rule for protecting threatened species
Four giraffe species officially recognised in major conservation reclassification
Poaching of African rhinos down - but drought and other threats drive losses globally
Tanzania set to tap into the OECMs benefits for biodiversity conservation
The Big Cat Sanctuary Established as the World’s First Centre for Species Survival Partnership For Wild Cat Conservation Globally
Welcoming new IUCN Members and the new Egyptian National Committee in the Mediterranean
China unveils financial measures to bolster forestry development
San Diego Zoo mural honors 3 beloved animals lost in 1 week
Deforestation has killed half a million people in past 20 years, study finds
Environmental Laws Waived to Build Border Wall in Texas Wildlife Refuge
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approves purchase of northwest Montana
LA28 unveils Impact and Sustainability Plan, charting a uniquely Californian legacy for the Games
Federal officials deny Endangered Species Act listing for rare western Alaska flower
'Tongue-eaters' found inside mouths of fish in Mexico turn out to be new species
‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive
Yellowstone starts annual grizzly bear capture as park issues warning for visitors
Researchers identify new tuber species from Western Ghats in Kerala's Wayanad district
Israeli startup turns sea power into energy at Los Angeles port and beyond
Bison eradication stripped western grasslands of nutrients, Yellowstone research shows
Oregon Zoo launches new plan to save the Crater Lake newt
New Species of Eyeless Crustaceans Discovered Near Busy City Streets
Newly hatched Socorro dove chicks bring hope to species extinct in the wild
First phase of South Gate's L.A. River-adjacent Urban Orchard makes its debut
As forest elephants plummet, ebony trees decline in Central Africa’s rainforests
Giant millipede from the Andes has over 150 legs. It's a new species in Colombia
Endangered pallid sturgeon discovered in Des Moines River
Mammal feared extinct was recognized from Australian magazine. Now it's thriving
New barking gecko with skeletal look found on Skeleton Coast
Harrowing twist after exciting new Aussie species discovered in outback cave
Could forestry slash be the answer to our energy woes?
Latest rhino assessment finds two species recovering, but three continue to decline
Bass found in Savannah River officially named as new species
Loss of koala habitat shows 'total failure' of nature laws, conservationists say
Electric eels in the Amazon and Orinoco: research reveals new species of the genus Electrophorus
Legal capture of endangered manta ray sparks bipartisan outrage in Florida
Small Rabbit with a Black Tail Not Seen in 120 Years Found Hopping Around Mexican Mountains
Major announcements previewed ahead of IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 
Morocco adopts its first national strategy for the conservation of birds of prey
The Wilhelma zoological-botanical garden in Germany becomes a hub for the protection of reptiles and orchids in partnership with the IUCN Species Survival Commission
From planning to action: Designing practical solutions for Fiji’s kava and fisheries sectors
Empowering Mediterranean societies and individuals to tackle water security
SADC, IUCN, and BirdLife Africa launch regional vulture conservation strategy
Australian scientists release captive-bred endangered mountain frogs
A new, 'adorable' deep-sea fish swims into view
Critically endangered sharks being sold as food in US grocery stores
Toxic waste dumped decades ago has drastically altered life on SoCal's sea floor, study finds
Three new species of snailfish discovered in Pacific Ocean depths
First onshore wave energy project in the U.S. launches in Los Angeles
Largest turtle nest in the world revealed in drone study
E.P.A. To Stop Collecting Emissions Data From Polluters
Assault on Endangered Species Protections Continues with New Bill to Delist Gray Wolves
Grove of giant sequoia trees burns in California's Sierra National Forest
Newly Discovered Microsnail Named After Picasso
Dogs help survey rare Sierra Nevada red fox in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Revealed: river pollution twice as bad inside national parks as outside them
New deep-sea coral species discovered in waters off Hawaii named after 'Star Wars' character
Leopard sharks mating in the wild captured on camera for first time
Scientists Discover Strange New Deep-Sea Fish Species
Scientists confirm discovery of a new otter species
Judge allows wind farm halted by Trump to resume construction
New giant-eyed octopus discovered in an Australian underwater canyon
New horned toad species discovered on China's Mount Hengshan
Conservationists astonished after spotting species resurgence for first time in 15 years
Houston Zoo celebrates rare baby boom—and a first-ever hatch
'Something is working': UN climate chief optimistic about green transition
High Seas Treaty achieves milestone of 60 ratifications, paving the way for ocean protection
IUCN and BBC Media Action announce media partnership for 2025 World Conservation Congress
Ahead of CITES COP20: expert Analyses now available
IUCN Celebrates African Youth at the Food Systems Forum in Dakar
Costa Rica promotes planning of rural territories under a climate change approach
IUCN Members’ Magazine, Unite for Nature Issue 6 is live
Official launch of the European Subregional Technical and Scientific Cooperation Support Centre
Recycled glass could help fend off coastal erosion
The return of the red macaw to the Iberá Wetlands: an ecological and hopeful rebirth in Corrientes
New pack of endangered Mexican gray wolves debuts at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo
New Mammal Species Discovered in Peruvian Andes
The Landmark Settlement That Could Get Plastic Pellet Pollution Out of America’s Rivers
$115M gift — the largest ever for ASU — to establish School of Conservation Futures
Zaha Hadid Architects Develop 3D-Printed Habitats to Support Marine Ecosystem Restoration
Gensler reveals visuals of Baghdad Sustainable Forests masterplan
Endangered bonobo born at Twycross Zoo in 'extraordinary moment'
Genetic engineering and the fight for the soul of conservation
DOE restarts Asiatic Cheetah conservation plan
70 Years of Prosperity and Unity: Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang region creates opportunities in clean energy and aquaculture
California’s First Solar Panel-Covered Canal Is Now Fully Online
8 new bee species discovered in Washington
Study: Maine's largest public water supplies are contaminated with hexavalent chromium
Average size of trees in Amazon has increased as CO₂ levels rise
India’s first dugong reserve in Palk Bay gains global recognition at IUCN Congress
Hawaiʻi Will Soon Be Home To The World’s Biggest Land-Based Seaweed Farm
Trump Administration Set to Remove Look-Alike Protections From 11 Species
Feds propose stripping ESA protections from pumas and 10 other species

Conservation News ~ 15 August 2025

8/15/2025

Adding limestone to farmland boosts carbon capture and crop yields, study finds
Petition to relist gray whales as an endangered species filed, population ‘lowest since the 1970s
‘Death spiral’: Mekong River megafish have shrunk by half, study reveals
Wolves' continued spread in California brings joy, controversy & conflicts
Nashville Zoo welcomes new clouded leopard cub, helping preserve endangered species
Scientists discover a new species of vegetarian piranha with human-like teeth
University of Arizona research center spots elusive jaguar near U.S.
Six new Protected Areas join the IUCN Green List
Brevard Zoo welcomes new baby zebra, offspring of endangered species
Poaching of African rhinos down - but drought and other threats drive losses globally
Announcing the IUCN World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature
Ramsar COP15 concludes with strengthened global commitment to wetland restoration and inclusive conservation
Welcoming new IUCN Members and the new Egyptian National Committee in the Mediterranean
IUCN Marks Africa Day of Seas and Oceans by Calling for a Decade of Ocean Regeneration and Strengthened South–South Action
Center for Biological Diversity sues feds over red wolf listing
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Threatened Status for Borneo Earless Monitor
Endangered Species Protections Sought for Rare Desert Tiger Beetle in Arizona
EPA Announces Action to Protect Endangered Species from Insecticide Methomyl
Lesser Prairie Chicken Loses Endangered Species Act Protections

Conservation News ~ 8 August 2025

8/8/2025

‘Sponge City’: How Copenhagen Is Adapting to a Wetter Future
Translocated woodpeckers thrive on Florida bombing range, boosting endangered population
Snapshot: Biologists find mussels persisting through two tropical storms
'Mythical' deep-sea creature — found by a submarine — is new species off Japan
Underground maps reveal 90% of mycorrhizal fungal biodiversity hotspots lie outside protected areas
A Tiny Gecko Species Once Thought Extinct Just Made a Comeback in the Galápagos
ʻEkupuʻu again soar through skies above fields of Kuaihelani after 80 years
IUCN welcomes International Court of Justice's historic climate change Advisory Opinion
Global Tiger Day: Securing the future of tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the heart
From Waste to Opportunity: Saint Kitts and Nevis Explores Circular Business Models Aimed at Repurposing Plastic Waste
Youth take the lead in ocean protection at the “Ocean” film screening in Mauritius
Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA)-Kenya Chapter seals an innovative partnership to advance mangrove actions in Kenya
IUCN Member, Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) receives €1m Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
First salmon in nearly 100 years found in Northern California river
National Aviary leads nesting efforts to help critically endangered African penguins in Namibia
BBC uncovers lasting toxic legacy of cargo ship disaster off Sri Lanka
New morel mushroom species discovered on Mount Rinjani
First complete survey of native WA bees finds new species
ZSI scientists discover a wolf spider, and four wasp species from West Bengal
Houston Audubon turns planned housing site into protected coastal habitat
Critically endangered angel shark filmed off Welsh coast
EPA Plan to End Greenhouse Gas Regulations, Expected Imminently, Will Harm Human
Thousands of tons of invasive seaweed 'overwhelming' Spanish beaches
Peru's guano coastal birds face crisis as population drops over 75%, scientists say
Singapore’s regreening is a model for cities everywhere
Amazon River Yields Surprise As Drones Spot 41,000 Rare Turtles
More than 10,000 species on brink of extinction need urgent action
EPA moves to repeal landmark finding that allows climate regulation
Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia
'Bright yellow' forest creature with 'powerful' call discovered as new species
U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposes removing Virginia sneezeweed from the Endangered Species List
Scientists identify bacterium behind devastating wasting disease in starfish
Plastics 'crisis' is costing $1.5tn in global deaths and injuries, report says
Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion starfish
'Dwarf'-like gecko found sleeping near Madagascar hotel. It's a new species
'Shiny' fish with 'hooked' teeth found in river in China. It's a new species -
Four new tarantula species — with massive genitalia — discovered
Endangered Species Protection Sought for Rare Virginia Salamander
The world is demanding action over plastic pollution: UN environment chief
Soy crops squeeze Amazon park with 11,000-year-old rock paintings in Brazil
How Australia Enlisted the Whole Country to Protect Its Biodiversity
Federal court overturns decision denying Endangered Species protections to wolves
Endangered Species Protection Sought for Rare Pacific Northwest Ice Age-Era Flower
Deep-sea creature — with 'vivid' red spots — is new species off Easter Island - Miami Herald
New manta ray species discovered off of the coast of Florida
18-inch-long 'sleepyhead' creature found near Venezuela road. It's a new species
First-of-a-kind US class-action lawsuit would force EPA to reinstate $3bn climate program
Midwestern butterfly count: Big data yields bad news and clues
Groundwater is drying out, heating up, and causing sea level rise
Devils Hole pupfish hit by micro-tsunami from 8.8-magnitude Russian earthquake
Czech zoo welcomes 4 rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct in the wild
Ethiopia’s iconic Walia ibex faces extinction once again
IEA: Renewables will be world’s top power source ‘by 2026’
California greenlights $56.5M to amp up apartment EV chargers
First-of-a-kind US class-action lawsuit would force EPA to reinstate $3bn climate program
China’s solar and onshore wind capacity reaches new heights, while offshore wind shows promise
We face daunting global challenges. Here are eight reasons to be hopeful
How Big Oil got Gavin Newsom to change his tune
Trump’s Big EPA Reversal Could Have a Strange Twist for California
Clean Energy Is Still the Cheapest Energy. States Must Deploy It, Fast
As utilities start to bury power lines, homeowners are increasingly worried about the cost
California’s Wildfire Emissions Top Its Power Plants, But Go Uncounted
Southern California rainfall totals drop by as much as 75%
California fires are burning, incoming heat wave could make things worse
Trump’s AI plan is a massive handout to gas and chemical companies
‘It looks more likely with each day we burn fossil fuels’: polar scientist on Antarctic tipping points
Scientists Pinpoint Cause of Massive Sea Star Die-Offs, and Suspect a Link to Global Warming
Rare bird returning to county after 200 years of extinction
Oakland Zoo releases 1,000 yellow-legged frogs on verge of extinction
EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy
'Muscular' snake with 'thick neck' found sleeping in tree. It's a new species

Conservation News ~ 25 July 2025

7/25/2025

Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after more than a century
OU scientist discovers new bee species in Oklahoma and Texas
Arizona Game and Fish is using beavers to help restore wetland habitats
San Diego Zoo, Safari Park win prestigious botanic gardens award
These women are raising endangered butterfly larvae from prison
Georgia's bald eagle population takes flight as rebound continues years after near extinction
US environmental agency puts 139 employees on leave after they criticized Trump's policies
'Large' camouflaged creature found on Angola rocks
Long, slender fish — missing its fins — discovered in Brazil. It's a new species
Researchers Accidentally Discover New Species Of South African Rain Frog
“Bird of Legend” reappears in Malaysia after more than a century
In Zion National Park, ‘the Smog Is Gone’
Oysters Are Breathing Life Into the Chesapeake Bay
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Removes Native Carolina Plant from Endangered Species List
Purplish creature found in volcanic fjord is new species named after Darth Vader
Environment Agency insider alleges 'cover-up' over sewage sludge on farmland
Jaguar population doubles around Brazil’s Iguaçu Falls
Golden eagles were reintroduced to Ireland, but without prey they’re now struggling to thrive
Rare pygmy hippo born in Kansas zoo offers hope for endangered species
4 fungi related to species that hijack brains of insects discovered in Thailand
Four new pseudoscorpion species with dragon-like jaws found in Korean caves
Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle more than 1200 endangered birds
New biochar company takes two approaches to carbon restoration
British bats are a conservation success story
More than half of koalas relocated to NSW forest died in failed government attempt at reintroduction
Fig trees convert atmospheric CO₂ to stone, research reveals
Environmentalists celebrate rare win as Georgia swamp is saved from mining threat
Scientists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old Giant Trees in Tanzania
Coral once feared extinct rediscovered in the Galápagos after 25 years
'Armored' aquarium pet with bumpy lips turns out to be new species from Brazil
71% of Great Lakes beaches had bacteria risks for swimmers at least one day in 2024
Mennonite farming in Belize threatens essential biological corridor, critics say
4 Eyeless Creatures Have Emerged From One Cave After Hiding in the Dark for Centuries
Protecting the irreplaceable: Mexico and Central America join forces to conserve critical forest biomes with a major US$65 million GEF investment
IUCN and Uganda renew conservation partnership with new MoU
IUCN key messages at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee
Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger
From rainforests to reefs: New World Heritage Sites signal conservation breakthroughs
Hopes high as hundreds of critically endangered frogs survive release into wild in Victoria
Judge to Hear Arguments on Red Wolf Endangered Species Protections
Purple-throated creature with 'horn-like' eyelids discovered in China mountains
New dragonfly species Lyriothemis abrahami discovered in Kerala
'Modest' creature found in remote stream in Laos. See the 'humble' new species
Water company sewage pollution to halve by 2030, minister pledges
A plan to shoot 450K owls, to save a different owl, could be in jeopardy
Trump's EPA eliminates research and development office and begins layoffs
'Miniature' creature seen running 'quickly' on Angola plain. It's a new species
Scientists stunned after finding new lizard species deep inside remote caves
Experts thrilled as incredibly rare birds hatch at zoo
LG'S ENDANGERED SPECIES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN WELCOMES THE PYGMY OWL
Serious pollution incidents by English water companies rose 60% last year
Brazil passes 'devastation bill' that drastically weakens environmental law
Trump exempts more than 100 polluters from environmental standards
Researcher discovers never-before-seen flower hidden in remote hills: 'Confirmed as a new species'
Endangered condor species relocated due to northern Arizona wildfire
2 new fanged frog species discovered in Indonesia's Meratus mountains
Very rare and predatory marine reptile identified as a completely new species
Two New Species of Wart Sea Slugs Discovered in Indonesia
NOAA Fisheries Designates Critical Habitat for Five Corals in U.S. Waters in the Pacific Islands
Parasitic worm, first of its kind, found on shark off central Queensland beach
'Milky-white' egg of new scaly species discovered in a crevice of house in China
Oil giant invests in sustainable forestry in southern US
Return of wolves to Yellowstone has led to a surge in aspen trees unseen for 80 years
Clawed creature with 'bent' toes found along road in India. It's a new species
Nepal launches action plan to boost endangered dhole conservation
World's smallest-known snake found under rocks in Barbados after nearly 20 years

Conservation News ~ 4 July 2026

7/4/2025

One of the world's rarest foxes spotted on camera in a California park—fewer than 40 remain
Moving frogs to new places helped an endangered species spread
The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
And then there were three: two new species of marsupial discovered
16 new species of darkling beetles found in Singapore, thanks to one man's resolve over 2 decades
Scientists Uncover Massive New Species 2,000 Feet Deep in the Southern Ocean
Legal Victory Gives Striped Newt Another Chance at Endangered Species Protections
Critically endangered tortoise hatches for first time at Denver Zoo
Australia Launches Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
Nasdaq Launches Carbon Credit Education Platform
In Chile's Atacama, world's driest desert, growing lettuces with fog
Turning water pollution into power: Electrified membrane and molecule combo transforms nitrate into ammonia
21st Century Has Seen Tree Cover Expand in 60% of American Counties Including Metro Areas
Tennessee's Barrens Darter Proposed for Endangered Species Protection
USD $42 million programme launched for primary forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Albania embarks on the IUCN Green List journey
Protecting the irreplaceable: Mexico and Central America join forces to conserve critical forest biomes with a major US$65 million GEF investment
Burkina Faso Hosts First West Africa Regional Exchange Mechanism Workshop Under the GEF-7 DSL-IP
SUSTAIN ECO Project Pushes for Improved Local Leadership in Natural Resource Governance in Rukwa Tanzania
IBAT Alliance celebrates unprecedented investment in global biodiversity data
Giant river otters return to Argentina after 40-year absence
'Leaf-toed' creature found 'wandering' at night in Cambodia. It's a new species
Toronto’s Stunning Green Revolution Turns Canada’s Largest Metropolis Into a Vast Urban Forest Visible From Space
Green Climate Fund approves $300 mln for forestry, agriculture climate projects
Puget Sound orcas threatened by salmon decline and shrinking protections
Gov. Newsom signs housing legislation overhauling California's landmark environmental law
Scientists Identify Bizarre New Species Lurking in Papua New Guinea Gold Mine
'Rainbow' creature with yellow eyes found in temporary pond. It's a new species
Two new species of Ericaceae reported from Motuo County, Xizang
New species of 'large' gecko discovered in Angola

Conservation News ~ 27 June 2025

6/27/2025

New species of lizard discovered in Zambia
Forest thinning in Sierra Nevada linked to increased water runoff
Eighty percent of England's peatlands are dry and degraded
New snail species with shell shaped like Picasso's art discovered
Scientists discover new crocodiles on Mexican islands that remained hidden for centuries
Genetically enhanced crops proposed as scalable solution for CO₂ removal
City of Phoenix encouraging residents to harvest rainwater this summer
How California’s farmers can recharge the aquifers they’ve drained
This Solar-Powered Device Sucks CO2 From the Air—and Turns It Into Fuel
New species of tree snakes with completely black eyes is discovered
LA’s first 'community solar' project of its kind is online. What it means for clean energy | LAist
Entrepreneur Transforms Olive Waste into Eco-Friendly Fuel That Cuts CO2 Emission by One-Third
Europe's forest plants thrive best in light-rich, semi-open woodlands kept open by large herbivores
US passes momentous energy milestone for first time in history: 'It is a trend we believe is irreversible'
Experts celebrate as rare parrot makes miraculous comeback from brink of extinction: 'They're already ready to fly'
IUCN Director General's statement on the loss of environmental defender in Guatemala
First IUCN SSC Centre for Species Survival in partnership with the Wilder Institute opens in Canada
IUCN launches call for proposals for SOS Lemurs Phase II
Mediterranean Marine Green List expert group officially launched in Málaga
New Guidelines on Harvesting Threatened Species: Balancing conservation and sustainable use
Microsoft inks another forestry-based carbon offtake deal
The Trump administration just proposed its first animal to be added to the endangered species list
Guitar-shaped ray species, discovered for the first time, lives in the deep ocean
A New, Shape-Shifting 'Flapjack' Octopus Has Been Discovered in the Deep Sea
2025 Lion census shows 32% population rise
Spectacular Bearded Vulture makes stunning comeback after decades of absence
Western quolls and brushtail possums thrive in Australian national park a decade after reintroduction
Endangered snow leopard cub born at Kent big cat sanctuary
'Living fossil' velvet worm species discovered in South Africa's arid Karoo region
Supreme Court limits environmental review of major infrastructure projects
Three new wolf packs discovered in Northern California
Kazakhstan’s last tigers disappeared decades ago. Now, they’re coming back
Critically endangered chameleon discovered outside its known habitat in Madagascar
Trump budget takes hatchet to farms and forestry
Supreme Court hands big win to fossil fuels, agency power
New octopus species discovered in very deep ocean waters
New species of frog with 'large' tongue discovered in India
Ghost Orchid Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection
NPCA: Ghost Orchid Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protections
'Ticking timebomb': sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems
Two new Begonia species discovered in Kalimantan
New species of rain frog, Breviceps batrachophiliorum, discovered
Ocean damage unspeakably awful, Attenborough tells prince
As Arctic ice vanishes, maritime traffic booms fuel climate crisis
New species discovered: a mysterious creature with large eyes appears in an ancient mine in Spain
Four new snake species discovered in Papua New Guinea's wild islands
2 new species of crayfish identified in Pacific Northwest
Newly-declared conservation area in Peru is home to pink dolphins, giant armadillos
Ecologist encourages people with yards to create little 'national parks'
'Armored' creatures with 'whip' tails and four other new species discoveries
Lake creatures — with hatched babies in their mouth — are new species
Camouflaged creature found in 'sacred forests' of Madagascar.
Critically Endangered Tortoises Born at Philadelphia Zoo
New brittle star species discovered along Taiwan's coast
‘Another Year, Another Record’: CO2 Peaks Above 430 ppm
Congress votes to rescind California vehicle emissions waiver
How the 'Big Beautiful Bill' positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate
California carbon permit prices plummet in latest auction
‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study
Youths Sue Trump to Stop Anti-Climate Agenda, Arguing It Violates Right to Life
Why a Fan Can’t Always Cool You Down, and Other Unexpected Challenges in Heat Waves
Climate Startups Are Pausing Operations, Cutting Staff and Entering Bankruptcy as Trump Policies Bite
Electrifying this affordable housing complex made financial sense
The other climate rule Trump’s attacks are boosting
California is aiming to be ‘powerhouse for offshore wind,’ according to industry leaders
California Has Over 15,000 MW Of Energy Storage
Texas firm trying to restart oil drilling off Santa Barbara hits roadblock with judge’s ruling
California’s largest ‘land-back’ deal returns 47,000 acres to tribe
How to turn your water heater into a battery and ditch the gas company
California’s Marine Protected Area Network Recognized as International Gold Standard for Marine Conservation
China is building the world’s largest national parks system
3D printed biostructures capture carbon dioxide at venice biennale
Endangered species of frogs survive winter in Washington refuge, a step toward recovering
New jumping spider species discovered in southern India; possibly a first for rare genera
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes Endangered Species Act protections for pangolins
Methane-eating sea spiders discovered off Southern California coast
New species of 'secretive' frog discovered in Madagascar
IUCN welcomes renewed global resolve for ocean action as third UN Ocean Conference closes
Major breakthrough in marine conservation unveiled at UN Ocean Conference
Republic of the Marshall Islands joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member
IUCN Members' Magazine, Unite for Nature Issue 5, is live!
Empowering young people across Europe to protect pollinators and address biodiversity loss
Decarbonising agrifood - Challenges and solutions for a climate-neutral future
Illuminating Rights in the City of Lights: Renewed commitments to Indigenous peoples within the World Heritage
Convention
Uzbekistan hosts first IUCN Red List training to strengthen biodiversity conservation
New species of 'golden' cave fish discovered in China
'Brilliant' blue and green fish — that can climb — is a new species in Indonesia
Entire Genus of Jumping Spiders Found Hidden in New Zealand
Seven new freshwater lobster species discovered in W Papua
3 new sea spiders discovered on ocean floor are first known species to feast on methane
Unusual Mount Fuji-shaped sea anemone is new species in Japan
Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US
Two endangered species once thought extinct make unlikely comeback in national park
Eastern North Pacific Gray Whales Continue Decline After Downturn During Unusual Mortality Event
Rare Sierra Nevada fox spotted in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe, report says
Scientists discover two new species of ancient fungi linked to the zombie-ant fungus
New dragonfish species discovered in Antarctica has survived in isolation for 780000 years
Precision Forestry Market to USD 11.72 Billion by 2032
Over 500 Bird Species At Risk In Next Century As We Face "Unprecedented" Extinction Crisis
A Leap forward: Endangered frogs hit survival milestone
California achieved significant groundwater recharge last year, state report says
Large river predator — weighing up to 220 pounds — discovered as new species
US Clean-Energy Project Cancellations Hit GOP Districts Hardest
New York Plans New Advanced Nuclear Power Plant Upstate, Governor Says
Japan Returns to Long-Term LNG Deals on AI Boom, National Energy Plan
Clean energy future to be 'built in Britain'
Hydrogen fuel at half the cost? Scientists reveal a game-changing catalyst
Long-tailed mammal with 'facial mask' caught in trap in Peru. It's a new species
Plastic bag bans linked to sharp decline in coastal litter

Conservation News ~ 9 May 2025

5/9/2025

Earth 1, asteroids 0: The next generation of planetary defense takes shape at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Forest restoration is booming but biodiversity isn’t
Oregon achieves a historic first with new statewide program: 'It's something to celebrate'
New plastic dissolves in the ocean overnight, leaving no microplastics
Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially bad for farming
ING first globally important bank to meet climate watchdog standards | Reuters
Air-powered method recycles 94% of plastic in 4 hours using moisture
New species of damselfly discovered in Wayanad
55 new species of wishbone spiders discovered
Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn't count as 'harm' under proposed Trump rule
Over a hundred incredible new deep-sea species discovered during a high-seas expedition.
Indonesia Stops Timber Extraction in Mangrove Forests to Protect the Ecosystem
Bizarre “Fairy Lantern” Species Discovered in Malaysian Forest
Trump administration moves to narrow protections for endangered species
New 2-foot-long snake found lurking in dark forest in Myanmar
Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn't count as 'harm' under proposed rule
Climatologist Friederike Otto: 'The more unequal the society is, the more severe the climate disaster'
New bug species named for Singapore as researchers uncover thriving urban wildlife
New Gecko Species Discovered in the Northern Cape
MSU lecturer discovers new species of sunflower, among 70 now found in south Gujarat
Critically endangered species once thought extinct makes extraordinary return to the wild: 'We hope to inspire greater awareness and action'
Microsoft Signs Largest-Ever Permanent Carbon Removal Purchase Agreement
New pollen-replacing food for honey bees brings hope for survival
Small coal town shocks experts by building first-of-its-kind plant: 'The cultural aspect of this is so bedeviling'
Mystical eagle thought to be extinct in Mexico reappears in Chiapas
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
IUCN Med supports regional collaboration on biodiversity and fisheries monitoring at the CORMON Meeting in Athens
AlUla Celebrates Key Milestone in Restoration: Closing Ceremony Highlights Visionary Ecosystem Strategy Draft
New Global Assessment Reveals Hope for Marine Turtles, Highlights Urgent Need for Continued Action
One step closer to bringing the High Seas Treaty to life
Yale scientists find two new fish species in Alabama streams
Trump administration fast-tracks oil and mining projects, angering environmentalists
New species of caterpillar found in Hawaii camouflages itself in dead bugs
More than 80% of the world's reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record
House Republicans vote to remove California fish from endangered species list
House votes to block California from banning sales of gas cars by 2035
Endangered Species Protection Sought for Rare Willamette Valley Plant
Venomous creature with long stinger found in mountains of Iran
Scientists discover 2 new species of crocodile hiding in plain sight
Study suggests there are more jaguars in the Amazon than previously thought
Captive-Bred Axolotls Can Survive in the Wild, Sparking Hope for the Endangered Species
Crocodile experts just made a huge discovery in the Caribbean Sea
Indonesia plans 200000 hectares of new marine conservation areas in 2025
'Long'-armed deep-sea creature with dozens of suckers discovered as new species
'Giant' new species of fish found in disappearing roadside pond in Argentina
IUCN launches project to combat marine plastic pollution in the Pacific
Pamoja Tuhifadhi Bahari Yetu project successfully launched in Zanzibar.
Inauguration Ceremony of Karot Biodiversity Management Plan Field Office, Bathiya, AJ&K
Water diplomacy in Tunisia: The BRIDGE programme concludes a strategic cycle of dialogues on the Medjerda river basin