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I generally focus on conservation issues effecting biodiversity, land use/abuse, research, and job opportunities that I have come across. Most of the opportunities come from the Opps page and you can click on the button below to take you there.
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Conservation News ~ 4 July 2026

7/4/2025

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  • 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
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Conservation News ~ 27 June 2025

6/27/2025

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  • 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
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  • 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
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Conservation News ~ 9 May 2025

5/9/2025

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  • 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
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Conservation News ~ 14 March 2025

3/14/2025

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  • Historic beaver release marks conservation milestone in England
  • Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields—new research
  • More Than 1,500 Sandhill Cranes Killed by Bird Flu in Indiana, Raising Concerns Among Biologists
  • Study unearths sophisticated year-round corn-growing system in ancient Bolivian Amazon
  • Scientists Create Water-Harvesting Technology That Uses Kitchen Scraps and Seashells - Decrypt
  • UK court throws out appeals by 10 of 16 imprisoned environmental activists | AP News
  • 7,000+ new species discovered in Earth's deepest ocean trench
  • Low salmon numbers in California could prompt shutdown of fishing for a record third straight year
  • 'A new phase': why climate activists are turning to sabotage instead of protest
  • IUCN President and Director General’s Statement on International Women’s Day 2025
  • IUCN webinars will present new guidance on the renewable industry’s role in achieving nature goals
  • IUCN celebrates World Wildlife Day 2025 with partners in Bangladesh
  • Celebrating wetlands in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
  • Ann Singeo, hero of the ocean, leads women to sea change
  • Women at the Centre of Solutions for Climate Change
  • Government of the United Republic of Tanzania host the inaugural Regenerative Ocean Week
  • IUCN platform can now assess carbon storage potential in conservation and restoration projects across the Union
  • Salvation through harmony: Multilateralism revived with CBD COP16
  • Strengthening Conservation Through Collaboration: Advancing the SSC Center for Species Survival Network in Nigeria
  • Fortescue partners with IUCN to develop a nature roadmap for net positive impact on biodiversity
  • China plants 7.67 million hectares of forest in 2024: National Forestry and Grassland Administration
  • New species of eyeless fish identified in Oman mountains
  • Trump takes an ax to more than a dozen pollution rules in rapid-fire deregulation
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Conservation News ~ 7 March 2025

3/7/2025

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  • Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA
  • Poisonous dart frog — found among trash between houses — is a new species in Colombia
  • Scaling Up Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Tanzania: IUCN and NORAD Launch RESOLVE-NbS Project
  • GGGI and IUCN Partner to Strengthen Green Growth and Conservation in the Pacific
  • Launch of the Regional Initiative for Water and Environment in the transboundary basin of the Mono River (RIWE-Mono)
  • IUCN SSC Caprinae Specialist Group evaluated community based conservation efforts in Golestan National Park, Iran
  • IUCN to help Solvay meet its new biodiversity commitments
  • 22 plants and animals added to Massachusetts endangered species list
  • 'Slender' gecko with 'leaf-like' toes found in Thailand park.
  • This new fish species has been named after a character from Studio Ghibli
  • UNC Greensboro researchers discover a new species of squirrel
  • 'Armored' river catfish found in pet aquariums worldwide turns out to be new species
  • New species of “smooth” lizard discovered in Vietnam forest
  • Pair of rare black wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers
  • Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests – Forestry Commission expresses worry
  • Scientists Confirm Endangered Bats Are Migrating in Arizona for the First Time
  • Modified fish and flies could pull pollution out of the environment
  • New species of porcupine discovered in Colombia
  • New species of ghost shrimp found under mangroves in Panama
  • New species of horned toad discovered in China, photos show
  • Bison Are Bringing Back Biodiversity to Britain
  • The Mercedes Formula 1 Team Invest In Forestry CDR Credits By Chestnut Carbon
  • Lethal second-generation rat poisons are killing endangered quolls and Tasmanian devils
  • Endangered Sierra Nevada Red Fox Faces Additional Threats from California Wildfires
  • Japan deploys giant tidal turbine to generate massive power
  • Big Oil’s record-breaking lobbying blocks climate action
  • Big Oil Smashes Annual Lobbying Spending Records to Combat Climate Justice Policy in 2024
  • Tax Loopholes and Climate Studies
  • Energy Trading Yields Lower Costs in New Zealand Tribal Community. Can U.S. Replicate This?
  • Bill Seeks to Help Farmers and Winegrape Growers
  • McNerney Bill Would Enlarge Composting at Vineyards
  • “Protect What We Love”: At the Katrina Super Bowl, the First Ever Climate Ad Plea for Immediate Action
  • US Supreme Court makes landmark decision that could allow states to hold major industry accountable: 'The stakes could not be higher'
  • Falling costs drive US toward green energy — even as political tides shift
  • Heat pumps keep widening their lead on gas furnaces
  • The first wave energy project in the U.S. is coming to the Port of LA. Here’s how it works
  • Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
  • States take lead on environmental justice after Trump cuts
  • Refinery Workers, Unions, and Frontline Community Groups Release Policy Roadmap for Contra Costa Refinery Transitions
  • The LA fires burned a lot of lithium-ion batteries. What does that say about a clean energy future?
  • One reason your power bill is high: Baked-in profits that critics call excessive
  • The Los Angeles Wildfires Drained California’s Insurer of Last Resort
  • Trump's budget cuts could kill your local weather forecast — and put you in danger
  • More Than $1 Billion for California Climate Justice Imperiled by Trump
  • Feds won't test soil after L.A. wildfire cleanup, potentially leaving contamination behind
  • Trump is freezing climate funds. Can he do that?              
  • UH researchers discover 10 new sponge species in Kāneʻohe Bay
  • Researchers discover new species of sunflower dubbed the 'wooly devil' at Big Bend National Park
  • Federal regulators approve grid operator PJM's proposal to fast track development of dirty gas plants
  • New species of native bee discovered on Molokai
  • Eyeless river fish with 'visible' skull found lurking in cave.
  • Kenya receives 17 mountain bongo antelopes from the US
  • New frog species with yellow fingertips discovered in China
  • Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad
  • Oregon forestry department to plant 2.3 million tree seedlings this year
  • New 'wooly devil' plant species discovered in Texas national park
  • The Great Lakes' Icelandic approach to sustainable fishing
  • Minderoo and IUCN to accelerate ocean conservation with cutting-edge eDNA tools
  • IUCN webinars will present new guidance on the renewable industry’s role in achieving nature goals
  • IUCN calls for constructive negotiations ahead of the resumed sessions of CBD COP16
  • New IUCN report sets out guidelines for best conserving rhinos in Africa
  • IUCN statement on the European Commission Vision for Agriculture and Food
  • EU advancing on 2030 zero-pollution targets but stronger action is needed
  • New species of tiger swallowtail butterfly identified in eastern North America
  • New species of frog discovered in mud nests in Taiwan
  • CALIFORNIA HONORS TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND ADVANCES RESILIENCE TO WILDFIRE WITH NEW CULTURAL BURNING LAW AND FIRST-EVER CULTURAL BURNING AGREEMENT WITH THE KARUK TRIBE
  • Endangered California Coho Salmon Experience Record-Breaking Spawning Season
  • World's biggest iceberg runs aground after long journey from Antarctica
  • In Key West, testing shows cruise ships stir up as much sediment as a hurricane
  • Blob-Headed" Fish And Rare Amphibious Mouse Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru
  • Toothless 'electric' creature found in shallow river in Brazil. It's a new species
  • US Clean Power Development Sees Record Progress, As Well As Stronger Headwinds
  • BP to ditch renewables goals and return focus to fossil fuels
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law requiring public schools to include lessons on the mistreatment and contributions of Native Americans during the Spanish colonization and Gold Rush periods
  • Abandoned Coal Mines Are Becoming the Batteries of the Future
  • Resumed COP16 Talks Conclude with a Strategy to Boost Biodiversity Finance - After reaching gridlock last November, UN biodiversity talks officially concluded on Feb. 28, with countries agreeing on a strategy to increase finance for biodiversity to $200 billion annually by 2030
  • 42 endangered live lizards seized at Hong Kong airport
  • New species of parrot snake described in Brazil's threatened Cerrado
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Conservation News ~ 14 February 2025

2/14/2025

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  • Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA
  • Poisonous dart frog — found among trash between houses — is a new species in Colombia
  • Scaling Up Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Tanzania: IUCN and NORAD Launch RESOLVE-NbS Project
  • GGGI and IUCN Partner to Strengthen Green Growth and Conservation in the Pacific
  • Launch of the Regional Initiative for Water and Environment in the transboundary basin of the Mono River (RIWE-Mono)
  • IUCN SSC Caprinae Specialist Group evaluated community based conservation efforts in Golestan National Park, Iran
  • IUCN to help Solvay meet its new biodiversity commitments
  • 22 plants and animals added to Massachusetts endangered species list
  • 'Slender' gecko with 'leaf-like' toes found in Thailand park.
  • This new fish species has been named after a character from Studio Ghibli
  • UNC Greensboro researchers discover a new species of squirrel
  • 'Armored' river catfish found in pet aquariums worldwide turns out to be new species
  • New species of “smooth” lizard discovered in Vietnam forest
  • Pair of rare black wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers
  • Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests – Forestry Commission expresses worry
  • Scientists Confirm Endangered Bats Are Migrating in Arizona for the First Time
  • Modified fish and flies could pull pollution out of the environment
  • New species of porcupine discovered in Colombia
  • New species of ghost shrimp found under mangroves in Panama
  • New species of horned toad discovered in China, photos show
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Conservation News ~ 7 February 2025

2/7/2025

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  • Giant Texas Flower Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protections
  • “The numbers don't lie”: Koalas on track for extinction unless habitat is protected
  • New species of giant sea bug named for Darth Vader
  • 'Large' fanged creature found lurking in dark swamp in Vietnam. It's a new species
  • WWF blasts Sweden, Finland over logging practices
  • New species of 'secretive' snake discovered in Vietnam
  • 'James Bond' lizard among 35 new species described from Caribbean islands
  • Florida manatee denied same 'endangered' status as Antillean
  • Feds reverse and propose endangered status for the hellbender
  • New giant species of the world's most dangerous spider identified
  • Reforestation stands out among plant-based climate-mitigation strategies as most beneficial for wildlife biodiversity
  • Thousands of endangered tortoises are rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary is flooded
  • Desalination Breakthrough: Engineers Solve “Dead Zone” Problem
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Critical Habitat for Endangered Rusty Patch Bumblebee
  • Bighorn Sheep Reintroduced to Northwestern Nevada by BLM and Wildlife Officials
  • Spiky venomous scorpionfish — caught off Japan coast — discovered as new species
  • New toothed eel species discovered in Taiwan
  • New species of ambushing pit viper discovered in Thailand
  • The Mitigation Hierarchy in action: IUCN support for decision-making on rural water supply infrastructure in and around the Vjosa Wild River National Park, Albania
  • IUCN Species Survival Commission members recognized among the Crain's Chicago Business 2024 Notable Latino Leaders!
  • Uzbekistan embarks on a journey to protect its landscapes and secure food systems
  • IUCN and Holcim release report on Catalysing Biodiversity on Buildings
  • Multimillion-dollar GBFF project to target conservation of Madagascar’s threatened species
  • Cambodia’s Environmental Protection Strategic Plan 2024-2028: A Step Toward Sustainability
  • Scientists discover rare new animal in remote Cambodian mountains: 'It's incredibly exciting'
  • Environmental groups criticize Newsom's executive order to capture and store rain water
  • Mammal thought to be extinct discovered in South Downs National Park
  • US to turn wastewater into freshwater with nuclear power
  • Researchers develop drone with teeth to help solve global issue plaguing our oceans — here's how it works
  • Just Stop Oil activist accused of defacing Stonehenge asks judge not to hold trial
  • Scientists create 'molecular trap' to remove pollutants from water
  • Experts celebrate revival of rare species 50 years after it went extinct: 'Very exciting'
  • Cargo ship captures CO2 from its own exhausts and stores it on-deck
  • Drop in Amazon deforestation confirmed, but degradation soars 497% in 2024
  • Revolutionizing Carbon Capture: Scientists Unveil New CO2 Reaction Pathways
  • How insurance innovation could unlock billions for nature-based climate solutions
  • Comatose and Washed Up, 1000 Endangered Sea Turtles Are Rescued in Florida
  • 3 endangered tiger cubs caught on camera in Thai national park for first time      
  • Field Museum scientists rename king cobras after four new species discovered
  • Venom-spraying scorpion the first of its kind in South America
  • China begins to build major germplasm bank for forestry, grassland conservation
  • New species of 'large'-eyed frog discovered in China
  • Nearly 20,000 live animals seized, 365 suspects arrested in largest-ever wildlife and forestry
  • Legislation reintroduced to remove gray wolf from endangered species list
  • Lawsuit Demands Records Supporting Finding That Spraying Insecticides Across Millions of
  • Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests
  • Michigan scientists help discover two new species of North American truffles
  • Hidden trail cameras capture footage of South America's largest mammal once believed extinct
  • Endangered rescued male frogs 'give birth' to 33 froglets at London Zoo
  • Residents sound the alarm as drought threatens water supply for third year in a row: 'There's a feeling of almost helplessness'
  • Lost Amazon Civilization Built a Revolutionary Farming System – and Archaeologists Have Just Uncovered It
  • Cornell Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Durable and Recyclable Plastic
  • Refrigeration Hasn’t Changed in 70 Years – This Breakthrough Is Changing Everything
  • Kangaroo embryo produced through IVF for the first time
  • Trump administration cuts environmental justice programs at EPA, DOJ
  • Scuba diver spots 'spaghetti'-like creature — and discovers new species in Bora-Bora
  • Sleeping lizard with 'dagger-like spines' found in Vietnam
  • New species found where methane gas seeps from the ocean floor
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Conservation News ~ 17 January 2025

1/17/2025

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  • 36 endangered Florida panthers killed this year, highest death toll since 2016
  • Iconic Monarch Butterfly Designated for Possible Endangered Species Act Protection
  • Groups sue over habitat protection for Sierra Nevada red fox
  • Outgoing Biden Interior Department announces flurry of new wilderness protections
  • From 150,000 Pups to None At All, Fur Seals Return to California Islands After 150 Years
  • Biochar from banana peels breaks ground in Cameroon
  • Five Hawaiian crows released into forest after decades of extinction in the wild
  • 27 new, exciting, and blobby species discovered in the Peruvian rainforest
  • Endangered Thick-Billed Parrot That Once Roamed the US Is on the Way to Recovery
  • 'Unique' Wolf Spider found camouflaged in India, study says
  • A new species of Sydney funnel web spider has been discovered
  • Florida Manatees Denied Greater Endangered Species Act Protections
  • 760000 Acres of Critical Habitat Proposed to Protect Imperiled Frogs in California
  • Ninth Circuit denies endangered species protections to Arizona snake
  • New millipede species found in cave in northern Vietnam
  • Rare Nevada butterfly proposed for endangered species protections
  • New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar
  • New species of stream gastropod found in China
  • IUCN ROWA Celebrates the Inclusion of Seven New Sites from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and the UAE in the Green List
  • Legal Victory Secures Endangered Species Act Decisions for 76 Species Across U.S.
  • New species of spiny dragon millipedes found in Vietnam
  • Young desert snake — slightly iridescent — found in Somaliland. It's a new species
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Conservation News ~ 6 December 2024

12/6/2024

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  • Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya
  • Major US airlines finalize unprecedented deal with California that could change the future of air travel: 'This is a major step forward'
  • Scientists successfully eradicate thousands of invasive species on island chain: 'A success story for conservation
  • UK unveils world's 1st AI-designed urban wind turbine with 7x efficiency
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  • Four new mushroom species discovered in Sweden
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Conservation News ~ 22 November 2024

11/22/2024

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  • Population crash means African penguins are now critically endangered
  • Red-cockaded woodpecker recovering under Endangered Species Act
  • New Yorkers urged to conserve water after driest October in 150 years
  • US approves game-changing technology that turns used nuclear waste into fuel: 'A critical step'
  • COP16 biodiversity summit, Cali, Colombia: A groundbreaking new plan to make companies pay for DSI
  • PepsiCo beats NY AG's 'predatory' lawsuit accusing it of polluting environment
  • New Flea Toad Discovered in Brazil is Second Smallest Vertebrate Ever Found
  • Baby ape born at Tampa zoo is endangered species and 'sign of hope'
  • Stunned hikers see butterfly 'happily' land on snowy peak — and discover new species
  • Researchers hope to rescue California coast by zapping sand with electricity
  • Global Affairs Canada announces $7 Million CAD funding for the PODONG Indigenous Peoples Initiative at COP16
  • Baby black-footed ferrets first to be born to a cloned mom
  • New glowing species discovered in deep sea
  • New species of gecko discovered at waterfall in Thailand
  • Wildfires burn record 97% of key biodiversity area in Brazil's Cerrado
  • IUCN Director General's statement on COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity
  • World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet: protected and conserved areas need to double on land and triple at sea by 2030
  • IUCN welcomes Canton de Vaud as a new Subnational government Member
  • Global Affairs Canada announces $7 Million CAD funding for the PODONG Indigenous Peoples Initiative at COP16
  • Alipay Ant Forest and IUCN Red List join forces to increase public awareness on biodiversity and conservation
  • IUCN WCPA International Ranger Awards: Nomination now open
  • IUCN and Huawei Expand Spain Tech4Nature Projects and Celebrate Renewal of Sierra Nevada Green List Status at CIMAS II
  • New species of glowing sea slug discovered off California
  • Chattanooga Zoo Celebrates Birth of Critically Endangered Primates
  • Endangered pygmy hippo born in Scottish zoo
  • New species of blind fish discovered in China cave
  • New species of “large” caecilian discovered in Ecuador
  • One-day visit by gophers altered Mount St. Helens landscape after 1980 eruption
  • Frogs on brink of extinction make major comeback
  • Endangered Sierra Nevada Yellow-Legged Frogs Are Making a Comeback
  • Zoo Atlanta celebrates birth of critically endangered gorilla
  • Scientists Discover Two New Cave-Dwelling Snail Species
  • California researchers discover mysterious, gelatinous new sea slug
  • 'Thick'-lipped creature found at bottom of canal in Uzbekistan. It's a new species
  • 'Crocodile'-like creature with orange fingertips found on farm. It's a new species
  • Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, U.S. officials say
  • New Poaceae species discovered on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
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