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Conservation News ~ 7 June 2024

6/7/2024

'Large' creature found lurking in 'underground cavern' in Serbia. It's a new species
'Dragon ball' creature — with countless legs — discovered in Thailand. See new species
New moth species discovered near Logan Lake given Indigenous scientific name
New species of 'blunt'-snouted fish discovered in Turkey
New species of 'large' jellyfish discovered off Florida
First New Lily Species Identified in Sukashiyuri Group in 110 Years
New species of snake discovered in mountain cave in Thailand
New species of sea slug discovered at park in Australia
New species of dwarf gecko discovered in India
New species of catfish with 'collar' discovered in Colombia
Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to Washington state, after years of debate
Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say
IUCN awards four new initiatives to address the linkages between gender-based violence and the environment
Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition Commit to Catalysing US$1 billion for tigers
U.S. House Votes to Remove Wolves From Endangered List in 48 States
New Vincetoxicum species found in Yunnan
Dozens of snakes released in Florida in effort to boost their population
New flowering plant species discovered in SW China
New insect species identified by uniquely shaped male reproductive organs
UNESCO report reveals 70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work
Colorful catfish discovered as new species in Brazil river
New gecko species with 'golden' tail discovered in Thailand
African penguin: South African conservationists take legal action to save endangered species
Four new-to-science species of snail described
New Opportunity for Italy’s Protected Areas to Join IUCN's Green List
“Together we are stronger”: the world moves toward a future plastics treaty, a fundamental shift for our plastic-filled world
Better production practices key to minimising impact of vegetable oils – IUCN report
Now in Full Swing: IUCN Youth Advisory Committee
IUCN WCEL Advances Proposal to Incorporate Environmental Destruction as a Crime Against Humanity in Forthcoming Negotiations on a Dedicated Convention
Critically endangered wolf pups born at Point Defiance Zoo
Endangered vulture chick born at Longleat Safari Park 'thriving'
Endangered China rose species spotted in SW China
Rare, critically endangered baby addax antelope born at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle nest spotted on St. Augustine Beach
Rare, critically endangered baby addax antelope born at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle nest spotted on St. Augustine Beach
Critically endangered wolf pups born at Point Defiance Zoo
Endangered vulture chick born at Longleat Safari Park 'thriving'
Researchers Discover Second Endangered Pupfish Species in New Mexico
Microplastics found in every human testicle in study
Zoo releases hundreds of endangered Oregon silverspot butterfly caterpillars on the coast
Northern California river receives endangered salmon for first time in 80 years
Crimes against nature: UN agency puts environmental legislation under scrutiny - UN News
Deep-sea mud-dwelling creature — with 5 arms — found in Pacific
New species of bivalve discovered on mangroves in Brazil
'A catastrophe': Greenpeace blocks planting of 'lifesaving' Golden Rice | GM | The Guardian
New snake species discovered in Trinidad and Tobago
New species of mollusc found near Pacific deep-sea vents
Alabama A&M researcher discovers new bat species in Alabama
Critically endangered whale spotted off California coast, NOAA confirms
Pregnant deep-sea amphipod — red, with yellow eyes — found in Pacific. See new species
Colorful, spiky frog found perched on plants in Ecuador.
IUCN Director General’s statement for International Day for Biodiversity 2024
More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050, first global assessment finds
PANORAMA launches revamped web platform to amplify solutions for a Healthier Planet
Sylvia Earle and others win Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication
Amplify your Voice, Join an IUCN Commission : A testimonial brochure
Call for Changemakers: advancing innovative solutions for nature and climate
IUCN’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations presents Letters of Credentials to the Secretary General
IUCN launches GSAP SKILLS - the Global Species Action Plan Online Knowledge Platform
Apply Now : Midori Prize for Biodiversity
Apply now : Earthna Prize
Tradition and Conservation : IUCN Member shares ongoing projects for indigenous communities in Guatemala in the IUCN Member magazine
Seven Texas Freshwater Mussels Protected by Endangered Species Act
New species of 'skittish' gecko discovered in Thailand caves
Utah's Hogle Zoo welcomes a Western lowland gorilla infant, a critically endangered species
New species of 'dragon'-like fish discovered off New Zealand
New species of 'large' fish discovered off Ecuador and Peru
New species of Arabian desert snake discovered near ancient city
$2 Million Offered for Wildlife Crossings to Protect Endangered Red Wolves
A tiny desert fish hits a 25 year population high in one of Earth's harshest environments
New species of 'secretive' snake discovered in Saudi Arabia
New species of butterfly found in Ecuador Andes Mountains
Shear genius: Researchers find way to scale up wonder material, which could do wonders for the Earth
China to establish carbon footprint management system by 2027
Forestry has finally been recognized as a climate polluter: now what?
New Jersey proposes bald eagle's removal from endangered species list following big rebound
Dazzling New Species Of Blue Ant Found In Remote Indian Forest
SNC adopts new 5-year Strategic Plan, supports 4 forest-resilience projects
New species of butterfly discovered in Australia
Scientists Discover and Photograph New Deep-Sea Species Called 'Barbie Pigs'

Conservation News ~ 10 May 2024

5/10/2024

New species of 'blunt'-snouted fish discovered in Turkey
First New Lily Species Identified in Sukashiyuri Group in 110 Years
New species of snake discovered in mountain cave in Thailand
New species of sea slug discovered at park in Australia
New species of dwarf gecko discovered in India
New species of catfish with 'collar' discovered in Colombia
Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to Washington state, after years of debate
Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say
IUCN awards four new initiatives to address the linkages between gender-based violence and the environment
Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition Commit to Catalysing US$1 billion for tigers
U.S. House Votes to Remove Wolves From Endangered List in 48 States
New Vincetoxicum species found in Yunnan
Dozens of snakes released in Florida in effort to boost their population
New flowering plant species discovered in SW China
New insect species identified by uniquely shaped male reproductive organs
UNESCO report reveals 70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work
Colorful catfish discovered as new species in Brazil river
New gecko species with 'golden' tail discovered in Thailand
African penguin: South African conservationists take legal action to save endangered species
Four new-to-science species of snail described

Conservation News ~ 26 2024

4/26/2024

New species of shrimp found off coast of Japan
New species of 'slender' clam discovered in South China Sea
Three new species of stiletto fly discovered in Madagascar
New species of snailfish discovered in Japan.
“Beautiful” new bee discovered in Vietnam
'Slender' creature seen crawling into wall of restaurant in China. It's a new species
New Ant Species Named After Fearsome 'Harry Potter' Character
New species of African bullfrog is the largest in more than 100 years
New species of shark discovered off New Zealand
7-foot boa constrictor found mating on tree in Brazil — and discovered as new species
Sea creature — with 170 eyes — found lurking under rock in China. It's a new species
New species of fluffy longhorn beetle discovered after chance sighting
New succulent species named by UC Santa Cruz botanist
"Strange-looking" dwarf deer found hidden in a remote valley in the Andes Mountains
Biologists uncover new species of tiger beetle: Eunota houstoniana
Over 100 never-before-seen species discovered along deep sea mountain range
Sea squirt that sports a panda face identified as a new species
New species of 'flat'-headed frog discovered in China
12 endangered Florida panther deaths in 5 months
Global sea level jumped due to El Niño and climate change, says NASA
Inuit protected area in Torngat Mountains coastal waters advances
Jaguar release offers a lifeline to Gran Chacos lonely big cats
Plan to stash pollution beneath the sea could save money and jobs
Oregon Department of Forestry approves controversial plan that protects endangered species by limiting logging
Rich countries found to use six times more resources, generate 10 times the climate impact
Chicago sues fossil fuel companies for role in climate crisis
US now has world’s largest solar and energy storage project
Cambodia upcycler turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms
Ross Gelbspan, who exposed roots of climate change deniers, dies at 84
Nonprofit group surpasses major milestone after cleaning over 15 million pounds of trash from ocean
Satellite beamed power from space to Earth for the first time ever
Critically endangered parrot bounces back in huge conservation victory
How the Saudi rewilding scheme is bringing the Arabian leopard back from the brink of extinction
Hunter kills rare gray wolf in Michigan during coyote hunt
Debt-for-nature swaps could give $100 billion boost to climate fight
Study reveals how humanity could unite to address global challenges
A Radical Experiment Shows Cloud Brightening May Be Our Climate’s White Knight
California establishes nation's first drinking water limit in response to 'Erin Brockovich' contaminant
Nature officially becomes a musician, earning royalties for environmental causes
Birth of baby California condor chicks mark milestone for endangered species
37 endangered Northern Corroboree Frogs discovered at sites across Namadgi
California's Largest Reservoir Is Almost Completely Full
Mojave desert tortoise officially joins California's endangered list
Southern California steelhead listed as endangered by state
Prehistoric lake sturgeon denied endangered species status
Endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths more than double since mid-March
Climate change is worsening air pollution for more Americans

Conservation News ~ 12 April 2024

4/14/2024

New species of fluffy longhorn beetle discovered after chance sighting
New succulent species named by UC Santa Cruz botanist
"Strange-looking" dwarf deer found hidden in a remote valley in the Andes Mountains
Biologists uncover new species of tiger beetle: Eunota houstoniana
Over 100 never-before-seen species discovered along deep sea mountain range
Sea squirt that sports a panda face identified as a new species
New species of 'flat'-headed frog discovered in China
12 endangered Florida panther deaths in 5 months
Global sea level jumped due to El Niño and climate change, says NASA
Inuit protected area in Torngat Mountains coastal waters advances
Jaguar release offers a lifeline to Gran Chacos lonely big cats
Plan to stash pollution beneath the sea could save money and jobs
Oregon Department of Forestry approves controversial plan that protects endangered species by limiting logging
Rich countries found to use six times more resources, generate 10 times the climate impact
Chicago sues fossil fuel companies for role in climate crisis
US now has world’s largest solar and energy storage project
Cambodia upcycler turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms
Ross Gelbspan, who exposed roots of climate change deniers, dies at 84
Nonprofit group surpasses major milestone after cleaning over 15 million pounds of trash from ocean
Satellite beamed power from space to Earth for the first time ever
Critically endangered parrot bounces back in huge conservation victory
How the Saudi rewilding scheme is bringing the Arabian leopard back from the brink of extinction
Hunter kills rare gray wolf in Michigan during coyote hunt

Conservation News ~ 22 March 2024

3/22/2024

2-foot-long viper — with distinct 'eyelashes' — found hunting. It's a new species
New species of catfish with 'mask-like' pattern found: study
Scientists Discover 'Fascinating' Worm That Can Replace Pesticides
New-to-science millipedes discovered in Africa
New Giant Anaconda Species Discovered While Filming With Will Smith In Amazon
New species of color-changing tree frog found
New species of bent-toed gecko discovered in Vietnam
New Fish Species Discovered at Remote Islands Off Mexico's Pacific Coast
Scientists discover new species of fish in Pacific Ocean
UK Scientists Thrilled by Discovery of New Sea Slug Species
Over 100 new species discovered on underwater mountain near Chile
Field trip discovers new species of beetle in Brunei
New species of dwarf deer discovered in mountains of Peru
New species of sword-tail cricket discovered in Tibet
Malayali research team discovers new species of wasp that helps in pest control
A mysterious creature and 100 new species discovered in unexplored waters of New Zealand
'Spectacular' new orchid species is pollinated by moths
New species of skink with eyelid 'window' found in Vietnam
New Species of Fluffy Beetle Discovered in Australia
Oregon State University scientists discover metal capable of removing carbon dioxide from air
$1B tower in Southern California to create 22-story vertical garden
Young female North Atlantic right whale found dead miles off Tybee Island, Georgia
New species of pirate spiders discovered on South Atlantic island
Colombia's critically endangered species number more than doubles in 7 years
Silverspot butterfly receives protections under Endangered Species Act
'Alien-faced' new species of millipede discovered in jungles of Tanzania
Man pleads guilty to embezzling millions meant to fund Guatemala forestry projects
1-in-5 migratory animals face extinction, first UN report of its kind says
Empowering Blue Futures: Launch of the ReSea Project in Madagascar
IUCN participation at UN Environment Assembly 6
One Health nature conservation project in Central Asia launched by IUCN and partners
IUCN and the Convention on Migratory Species Secretariat sign agreement to mobilize funds and action to conserve threatened African carnivores
IUCN metric to help quantify progress towards global ocean biodiversity targets
Major New Global Initiative to Protect and Connect Natural Areas Launched at UN Wildlife Meeting
Bolivian Town Protects 1 Million Acres of Amazon Rainforest–Building a ‘Conservation Mosaic’ of 90% Forests
Africa's Atlantic Humpback Dolphins Win U.S. Endangered Species Protection
Oregon now listing resident orcas as an endangered species
'Precious' baby African elephant born at an Ohio zoo
'Killed in vast numbers': Horseshoe crabs under threat from overharvesting
Air Force partners with startup to tap virtually limitless power source: '[As] close to the holy grail as you can get'
Good news for coral reef restoration efforts: Study finds 'full recovery' of reef growth within four years
Critical Habitat Protected for 12 Endangered Species on Hawai'i's Big Island
Canada Bans Bottom Trawling Near its Only Pacific Coral Reef - The Maritime Executive
Albuquerque's zoo welcomes second tiger, hopes to save endangered species
Scientists describe new orchid species related to famous Darwin's orchid
Endangered bonneted bats get critical habitat designations across Florida for the first time
One Health nature conservation project in Central Asia launched by IUCN and partners
IUCN President and Director General’s Statement on International Women’s Day
Enhancing collaboration at European Union borders
Launching a bilateral collaboration project between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Viet Nam on
strengthening integrated water resources management and ecosystems health in the Neun-Ca and Ma river basins.
IUCN and Korea work towards effective protected and conserved areas
China OECM is Getting Ready for Scaling Out: The Road to Expansion
Fish along the Florida Keys are spinning in circles until they die—and no one knows why
Feds toast recovery of a once-endangered Colorado plant
21 endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths spur fishkill investigation
Chevron Agrees to Pay Significant Fines to California for Oil Pollution
Endangered Species Protections Sought for Critically Endangered Snails, Clam in Oregon, California

Conservation News ~ 9 February 2024

2/9/2024

ZSI discovers 4 new species of jumping spiders
New 'alien-faced' millipede species discovered in Tanzania
New species of 'blue-headed' lizard discovered in Peru
New study suggests culling animals who 'don't belong' can be a flawed nature conservation practice
Fish And Wildlife Service Declines To Place Gray Wolves Under ESA
Environmental group petitions for federal protection of Sierra Nevada Red Fox in Oregon
US Carbon emissions fell in 2023 as coal use tumbled to new lows
Giant tortoises have returned to Madagascar 600 years after they were wiped out
Conservation groups sue feds for denying protections to Rocky Mountain Gray Wolves
Using CRISP technology, researchers succeed in growing tomatoes that consume less water
Water is freely flowing down the Klamath River for the first time in 100 years
New funding to safeguard threatened ungulates via the Fondation Segré Conservation Action Fund
1st Maldives Protected and Conserved Areas Forum 2024 Brings Together Experts to Plan Future Ambitions for Maldives’ Protected Area Network
Endangered Species Act decisions reached for hellbender, green salamander
'I was thrilled and shocked': images raise hopes of return of wild jaguars to the US - The Guardian
2nd Storm In Days Slams California, Knocking Out
Power And Flooding Roads
Louisiana AG Seeks Communications From Journalists In Lawsuit Against EPA
‘Reversed And Scrubbed.’ How A 2nd Trump Term Could Gut Climate Policy
Chile President Laments 'Tragedy' As Wildfires Kill More Than 100
EPA Rushed To Approve Dicamba In 2020 Despite Scientific Concerns: Docs
"How the U.S. Became the World’s Biggest Gas Supplier"
"Bank of America Pledged to Stop Financing Coal. Now It’s Backtracking."
"Report: Restructure Climate Change Aid To Alaska Villages"
"The Twisted Tale of Indianapolis’ White River"
Cannabis Grower To Pay $750,000 For Violating State Water, Wildlife Regs
Climate Scientist Mann Wins $1 Million Verdict Against Right-Wing Bloggers
"2024 Begins With More Record Heat Worldwide"
"2024 Could Be A Big Year For PFAS Bans: Report"
EPA Reports “Widespread Noncompliance” With Regulations on Toxic Coal Ash
"Monarch Butterfly Numbers Are Down Sharply at Wintering Areas in Mexico"
"Feds Weigh Protections For Tiny Snail Near Massive Lithium Mine"
"Energy And Commerce Chair McMorris Rodgers To Leave Congress"
"Is Los Angeles Collecting Enough Stormwater?"
"As States Slash Rooftop Solar Incentives, Puerto Rico Extends Them"
"The Promise Of Passive House Design"
"Biden Administration Toughens Limits on Deadly Air Pollution"
Court Bans Three Weedkillers And Finds EPA Broke Law In Approval Process
"Dengue Spreads Fast In Brazil Prompting Emergency Health Measures"
"Misplaced Trust"
13 Blue States Say EPA Should Strengthen Proposal To Remove Lead Pipes
"EU Lays Out Plan To Cut Greenhouse Emissions By 90% By 2040"
"Another Major Legal Battle Is Brewing Over The Killing Of Gray Wolves"
The 'Cone Of Uncertainty' Is Changing For 2024 Hurricane Season. Here's Why
"EPA Targets 400 Hires For Climate, Infrastructure Laws In 2024"
Seafood Firm Wants To Farm Octopus. Activists Say They're Too Smart For That
The Industry ‘Scandal’ That Might Upend How America Builds Houses
"‘Symbol Of Polarisation’: EU Scraps Plans To Halve Use Of Pesticides"
"‘In A Word, Horrific’: Trump’s Extreme Anti-Environment Blueprint"
Mediterranean Getting Hotter, More Acidic, And Sea Levels Are Rising: Report
"Green Amendments Gain Traction in More States Ahead of Elections"
"The Changing Focus of Climate Denial: From Science to Scientists"
Category 6? As Warming Stokes Storms, Some Want Bigger Hurricane Category
FDA Move To Ban Formaldehyde In Hair Straighteners Called Not Enough
Images Raise Hopes Of Return Of Wild Jaguars To The US
"Keep PFAS Out Of Your Sex Life"
"Atmospheric River Lashes California With Heavy Rain And Wind"
"Big Companies Cashed In on Mississippi’s Water. Small Towns Paid the Price."
"Biden Confronts Unfinished Business With Ohio Train Wreck"
"The Dawn Of The Clean Hydrogen Economy"
"Two Climate Advisers Quit U.S. Export-Import Bank Over Fossil Fuel Plans"
The Fingerprints on Chile Fires and California Floods: El Niño and Warming
"Rocky Mountain Gray Wolves Won’t Get Endangered Species Protections"
"EPA Proposes To Enable States To Require ‘Forever Chemical’ Cleanup"
"Border Package Contains $2 Billion For Uranium Enrichment"
"In Kenya, The King Of The Jungle Faces A New Challenge — Ants"

Conservation News ~ 2 February 2024

2/2/2024

Winged island creature — with a 'vivid' pattern — discovered as new species in China
New species of slug-eating snake discovered in China
New 'highly venomous' snake species discovered in Thailand
Researchers identify new species of tuft-tailed rat in Madagascar
Chinese Academy Discovers New Rubiaceae Species in Yunnan
NBFGR researchers identify two new eel species in T.N., Kerala coasts
New species of 'cryptic' lizard discovered in India forest
New species of 'spectacular' golden skink discovered
New species of 'cryptic' odorous frog discovered
Government of Canada announces over $37M contract award to build Lake Superior
Endangered Species Protection Sought for Alaskan Arctic Flower Threatened by Climate Change
De Berg Nature Reserve declared 30th Ramsar site
The US uses endangered monkeys to test drugs. This law could free them
Zoo welcomes newest addition to rare, endangered species: a baby pygmy slow loris
Extraction of raw materials to rise by 60% by 2060, says UN report | Mining
DNA probe uncovers threatened shark species in Thailand's markets
Colorado environment group sues Army Corps of Engineers over $2B river diversion plan
"Pollution Has Made Houston Ship Channel Communities A ‘Sacrifice Zone’"
Brazil Orders Vale, BHP, Samarco To Pay $9.7 Bln Damages For Dam Disaster
"This Georgia Refinery Is Making Low-Carbon Jet Fuel From Alcohol"
"The Biggest Solar-Plus-Storage Project In The US Just Came Online"
Canada Tar Sands Are Larger Source of Air Pollution Than Previously Thought
"What A Hand-Cranked Drill Just Revealed About The West’s ‘Megadrought’"
NOAA, BOEM Lay Out Plan To Protect Endangered Whales Amid Wind Power Build
"Who Pays for Cleanup When a Solar Project Reaches the End of Its Life?"
Trump Deregulated Nearly 21 Percent Of Streams, 25 Percent Of Wetlands
"Hawaii’s Out-Of-Control, Totally Bizarre Fight Over Stray Cats"
"Energy Department Sets Efficiency Standards For Gas Stoves"
9 Species In 33 States May Soon Be On Endangered List: USFWS
"OSHA Issues Major Chemical Safety Enforcement Guide Changes"
Colorado Enviro Group Sues Corps Of Engineers Over $2B River Diversion Plan
Viral Pork TikToks? It’s a Government-Backed Group Pushing Meat On Gen Z.
NC PFAS Factory Claims Emissions Fell By 99.99%. Guardian Shows Otherwise
"First Penguins Die In Antarctic Of Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu Strain"
Rice Hidden By Women Fleeing Slavery In The 1700s Could Help Descendants
Great Basin Tribes Want Massacre Site In Nevada Named National Monument
"That Giant Extinct Shark, Megalodon? Maybe It Wasn't So Mega"
"First Of Two Atmospheric River Storms Arrives In California Today"
"Democrats Say Biden Hasn’t ‘Made the Case’ on Climate Despite Achievements"
"How Is Climate Change Spreading Neglected Tropical Diseases?"
"California And Big Oil Are Splitting After Century-Long Affair"
Alabama Landfill Burned for 50 Days. Nearby Residents Were Left in the Dark
"In a Steel Town Outside Pittsburgh, an Old Fight Over Air Quality Drags On"
Electrified Transport Investment Soared Globally in ’23, Passing Renewables
"Millions Of Americans Face Risk Of A Toxic ‘Bomb Train’"
"Why A Natural Gas Storage Climate ‘Disaster’ Could Happen Again"
"Bird Flu Found In Penguins Near Antarctica, 200 Chicks Dead"
"Podesta To Replace Kerry As Country’s Top Climate Diplomat"
"Senate Confirms Head Of EPA’s Air Office, Key To Biden Climate Rules"
California's Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws Challenged By Business Groups
"Mexico City Residents Protest 'Unprecedented' Water Shortages"
"Tesla Sued By California Counties Over Hazardous Waste"
Environmentalists Hail Nevada Supreme Court Ruling on Water Management
"US Energy Data Agency To Track Crypto Mining Power Use"
"U.S. Will Pay to Add Solar Panels to Hospitals, Schools After Disasters"
Greta Thunberg On Trial Over London Climate Protest Outside Conference
"Hungry Sea Otters Are Helping Save California’s Marshlands From Erosion"
Scientists Warn Climate Shocks Could Trigger Unrest, Authoritarian Backlash
"What Happened When Climate Deniers Met An AI Chatbot?"
"Understanding How The Environment Affects Pregnant People’s Health"
"In Peru, a Mission to Save the Stingless Bee"
"Truck Makers Team Up to Push for Electric Vehicle Chargers"
"Too Hot To Party? Extreme Temperatures Threaten Live Music Shows"
Barbudans Launch New Environmental Lawsuit Against Wealthy Developers
"US Wildfire Response Could Force Poorest Out Of Paradise"
"Utah Legislature Takes Aim at Rights of Nature Movement"
"Climate Lab: Watch The Earth Breathe For One Year"

Conservation News ~ 26 January 2024

1/26/2024

Two new species of lamprey discovered in Bay Area
New species of 'odd-scaled' snake discovered in China
Deep-sea creature — with 5 elongated arms — is a 'beautiful' new species
Scientists discover 5 new species of reptiles that give birth to their young
In PNG, researchers record 9 new species of predatory hermaphroditic land snails
Newly identified shorebird subspecies takes its name from Hanuman, a mythical Hindu ape god
"Atomic Scientists Keep 'Doomsday Clock' As Close To Midnight As Ever"
"White House Said to Delay Decision on Enormous Natural Gas Export Terminal"
"The Big Battle Brewing Over LNG Exports"
"LNG Production Comes With A Price, Gulf Coast Communities Warn"
"Brazilian Meat Giant With Mega Emissions Races To Attract US Investors"
Biden Vetoes GOP Repeal Of Waiver Of ‘Buy America’ Rule For EV Chargers
"Where Groundwater Levels Are Falling, and Rising, Worldwide"
Coastal GasLink Trial on Hold as Court Probes Police Excessive Force
Historic and Devastating Drought in the Amazon Was Caused by Climate Change
"Scientific Breakthrough May Save Northern White Rhino Through Surrogacy"
MIT researchers have discovered a remarkable new way to clean up air pollution
Sierra Leone's capital under threat from deforestation
Here's Why Hundreds Of Sea Turtles Are Being Found Paralyzed On U.S. Shores
'Metallic' winged creature — with parasitic young — is a new species
Huge amounts of rock dust are being spread across farms to capture CO2
Critically Endangered Javan Lorises Released In Indonesian Jungle
Southern Utah's Mojave desert tortoise numbers have dropped by more than 50% since 1998
In Bhutan, the endangered Bengal tiger is making a comeback
Study identifies priority areas for conservation of endangered crustacean in Brazil
Having a Mix of Tree Heights Enhances Drought Resilience in Sierra Nevada Forests
Forty Przewalski’s Horses to Be Reintroduced to Kazakhstan
Guiding the next chapter: Oliver Avramoski appointed IUCN ECARO director as the office marks its 20th anniversary
IUCN Members and Commissions from Latin America and the Caribbean consolidate their contributions to the Action Plan on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters
IUCN Members in Asia commit to strengthened conservation action at Regional Members Committee
Results of the e-vote by IUCN Members that took place in December 2023 – hybrid Congress and Dues for Venue-based organisations
Brutally Cold Weather Reaches Into Lower United States; Dozens Of Deaths
As Climate Shocks Worsen, US Disaster Agency Tries a New Approach to Aid
"Women Added To Cop29 Climate Summit Committee After Backlash"
Canada Gives Mineral-Rich Arctic Region Of Nunavut Control Of Resources
"Chart: The World Is Building Renewable Energy Faster Than Ever Before"
New EPA Soot Rule Could Save Lives. Industry Says It Could Cost Jobs.
Guidance Makes EV Charger Tax Credits Available Where Most Americans Live
Latest EPA Data Shows Stubborn River And Stream Nitrogen Pollution
"A Cash Crop That Never Runs Out"
Billions Of Cicadas Will Buzz This Spring As Two Broods Emerge At Once
"Cameroon Starts World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program For Children"
Louisiana Court Upholds Permits For Petrochemical Complex In Cancer Alley
"Does Sackett Clip EPA’s Wings On Permits, Water Rules?"
"Energy Efficiency: The Net-Zero No-Brainer That Has Come Of Age"
Nikki Haley Says Climate Change is Real. Is She Proposing Anything to Stop It?
"Exxon Sues Over Investors’ Climate Proposal"
Memphis Endures Day 4 Of Water Problems As Freezing Weather Bursts Pipes
"Sludge Compost Is An Increasing Source Of Microplastics, Researchers Say"
"The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Is a Climate Liability"
"A ‘Revolutionary’ Way to Feed the World That’s Very Old"
Flash Floods Inundate San Diego As Heavy Rains Sweep Through Much Of US
"EPA To Unveil Scientific Integrity Plan Soon. Will It Work?"
Tribes, Greens Ask US Court To Block $10B Transmission Project In Arizona
"Why The War In Ukraine Is Bad For Climate Science"
"Migratory Bird Rule Likely Shelved Until After November Election"
"UN Expert Condemns UK Crackdown On Environmental Protest"
"Swine Fever Threatens Food Source For Millions As Disease Hits Wild Herds"
Oil Lobby Launches Eight-Figure Ad Blitz Amid Record Fossil Fuel Extraction
"NRC Nominee’s Demise Stokes Fears About Nuclear Oversight"
Conservationists Aim To Save South America’s Super Tiny Wild Cat, The Guina
US wildlife officials consider adding 10 new species to Endangered Species Act

Conservation News ~ 19 January 2024

1/19/2024

Two new Australian scorpions species named as scientists hunt for missing 90 per cent
Unexpected New Species Discovered in a Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent
Mystery Snakeworm New to Science Discovered in Alaska in 'X-Files Case'
Ocean explorers discover 4 new species of deep-sea octopus
2 new species of 'strange' scorpion discovered
New Crustacean Discovered in Deep Waters of Bahamas
"House Passes PRESS Act To Shield Journalists From Revealing Sources"
"As Big 2024 Elections Loom, What's At Stake For Climate Action?"
"Interior Department Adds Six States To Western Solar-Development Plan"
Forest Service Pulls Permit For Construction Of Utah Oil Railroad
Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef To Date Mapped By Scientists Off Atlantic Coast
"Climate Crisis Fuels Bangladesh’s Worst Dengue Epidemic"
"There’s New Data On Alberta’s Massive Oil And Gas Cleanup Problem"
St. Croix Tap Water Remains Unsafe To Drink As US Virgin Islands Seek Fix
Calif. Water-Saving Plan Slammed As Costly, Complicated And Unrealistic
Faithful Work With Environmentalists To Conserve India’s Sacred Forests
Six Months After Being Reintroduced to the Royal National Park, Platypuses Are Loving Their New Home
11 countries sign global pact to protect endangered river dolphins
Once nearly extinct, world's 'rarest insect' now thrives in thousands in US
New species of butterfly discovered in Western Ghats after 33 years
Chinook salmon fight escalates with Endangered Species Act petition
EPA Proposes Tougher Air Standards for Waste Burning Facilities
"Biden Administration to Fine Oil and Gas Companies for Excess Methane"
"Tax-Credit Rules Leave Key ‘Blue Hydrogen’ Issues Unanswered"
"Azerbaijan Appoints No Women To 28-Member Cop29 Climate Committee"
"Cyberattacks On 2 Water Utilities Raise Questions About US Preparedness"
"Scoop: John Kerry To Leave Biden Administration, Help Campaign"
Fight Over Fishing Regulation Could Help Tear Down the Administrative State
Will Storing CO2 In Old Oil Fields Slow Global Warming? Calif. Mulls Plan
"PR Giant Edelman Worked With Koch Network, Despite Climate Pledges"
"Maryland Hails ‘Remarkable’ Year For Young Oysters In The Chesapeake Bay"
"Where The World Warmed The Most In Earth’s Hottest Year"
"A Potentially Huge Supreme Court Case Has a Hidden Conservative Backer"
API Plans Election-Year Blitz in the Face of Climate Policy Pressure
Record-Breaking 2023 Heat Has Scientists On Edge: Warming May Be Worsening
New Flu Strain Is Attacking Hundreds Of Animal Species. Humans Could Be Next
"Drought Touches a Quarter of Humanity, U.N. Says, Disrupting Lives Globally"
Crop-Killing Weeds Advance Across US Farms As Chemicals Lose Effectiveness
First US Uranium Mines in Eight Years Begin Operations Near Grand Canyon
Shell To Sell Nigeria Oil Business; Greens Want Pollution Cleaned Up First
"A Huge Battery Has Replaced Hawaii’s Last Coal Plant"
"Earthlings Take Note: The Sun Will Be Its Most Active In Two Decades"
"Greenland Losing 30 Million Tonnes Of Ice An Hour, Study Reveals"
"Supreme Court Appears Ready To Erode Chevron Doctrine"
"Everything Isn’t Pura Vida in Costa Rica"
‘Control The Narrative’: Alabama Utility Wields Influence By Financing News
"EU Bans ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims That Rely On Offsetting"
Analysis: "Bird Populations Are Declining. Some Are In Your Neighborhood."
Scientist Mann’s Defamation Case Over Online Attacks Finally Comes To Trial
"These Startups Are Teaming Up To Decarbonize Cement And Concrete"
"Markets And Forests: 7 Takeaways From Our Series On Forest Carbon Trade"
Pentagon Will Install Rooftop Solar Panels As Biden Pushes Clean Energy

Conservation News ~ 12 January 2024

1/12/2024

New species of colorful killfish found in Brazil
Named after their habitats, three new frogs add to Arunachal's biodiversity
'Dwarf'-like sea creature with see-through shell found in Japan
Scientists find new 'alligator-like' lizard hanging up to 60 feet in the air on tree branches in Mexico
New species of 'sneezing' sea sponge discovered in Tauranga
'Robust' creature — found 'guarding' eggs under moss on 'sky island' — is new species
New species of 'aggressive' gecko discovered in China
New species of 'giant' millipede discovered in Tanzania
Nine new snail species discovered in Papua New Guinea
Massive Dumping Ground Of WWII-Era Munitions Discovered Off L.A. Coast
Azerbaijan Names Former Oil Exec To Lead Climate Talks. Activists Concerned
"DOE in 2024: Hydrogen, LNG And Climate"
‘Zombie Deer Disease’ Epidemic Spreads In Yellowstone. Are Humans Next?
"Three Of California’s Biggest Climate Polluters Are In The Bay Area"
"Beaver Ponds May Exacerbate Warming In Arctic, Scientists Say"
Avian Flu Surges In N. California, Threatening U.S.Poultry, Egg Supplies
"Berkeley’s Gas Ban Is All But Dead. What Does That Mean For Other Cities?"
People Don’t Have To Pay Anything For Electricity In This Florida Community
"‘Data Is Precious’: My Life On A Boat Tracking How The Ocean Breathes"
"Tough Choices Could Make 2024 A Wild Ride For Interior"
"Extreme Cold Grips Nordic Countries, Russia As Floods Hit Western Europe"
Canada’s Logging Industry Devours Forests Crucial to Fighting Climate Change
"Consumer Reports Finds 'Widespread' Presence Of Plastics In Food"
"Flowers Are Evolving to Have Less Sex"
Two Large Offshore Wind Sites Sending Power To Us Grid For The First Time
"GOP Targets Biden’s $400 Billion Clean-Energy Loan Program"
"Indigenous Groups Cede Forest Rights For Sketchy Finance"
Analysis: "‘Forever Chemicals’ Contaminate America’s Freshwater Fish"
"Seagrass Resurgence Offers Ray Of Hope For Florida’s Hard-Hit Manatees"
Birds of prey in Africa experiencing population collapse
NASA Helps Study One of the World’s Most Diverse Ecosystems
"Biden Admin Unveils Tax Rules For ‘Clean’ Hydrogen"
US Engine Maker Will Pay $1.6 Billion to Settle Claims of Emissions Cheating
"Is Climate Change Speeding Up? Here’s What The Science Says."
"Dying in the Fields as Temperatures Soar"
Homebuyers Worry About Flood Risk. These States Are Requiring Disclosure.
"Many on Gulf Coast Say Time Is Running Out For EPA To Act On Toxic Air"
"Biden Administration Grants Louisiana Power To Approve Carbon Capture Wells"
"Contrary To Politicians’ Claims, Offshore Wind Farms Don’t Kill Whales"
643 Freedom Of Information Requests: The Narwhal Fights For Transparency
"What Is ‘Assisted Migration’ And What Are The Risks?"
"Brace Yourself For A Blockbuster Year On Energy And Climate"
"Biden Air Rules Face Tough 2024 in Courts After Ambitious Year"
"Strawberry Case Study: What If Farmers Had to Pay for Water?"
"Polar Bear Dies From Bird Flu As H5N1 Spreads Across Globe"
"Floatovoltaics Could Help The Southwest Generate Power And Conserve Water"
Water Increasingly At The Center Of Conflicts From Ukraine To Middle East
‘Major’ Problem in Texas: Polluters Evade Federal Law and Get Away With It
US Buildings Kill A Billion Birds A Year. These Architects Want To Save Them
"The Ecologist Championing Britain’s Ancient Forests"
"In Search Of A New Job For Portugal’s Ancient Pony Breed"
Human Activity Is Powering ‘A New Industrial Revolution’ At Sea: Experts
Proposed Youngstown Tires-To-Gas Plant Paused Over Environmental Justice
"Secretive Hydrogen Hub Talks Test Energy Agency Community Plans"
"Could 2024 Be A Breakout Year For The Transmission Grid?"
"Great Lakes Ice Cover Reaches Record Low For New Year's Day"
"Sierra Nevada Snowpack At Lowest Level In 10 Years"
The Golden Age Of Public Transit Was Electric — And Its Future Will Be Too
Saving Panama Canal Will Take Years and Cost Billions, If Even Possible
"‘Green Roads’ Are Plowing Ahead, Buffering Drought and Floods"
"Siberia’s Ice Is Melting, Revealing Its Past And Endangering Its Future"
Endangered Species Protection Sought for Rare Northern Nevada Wildflower
New species of alligator-like lizard discovered in Mexico
Cologne Zoo and IUCN Species Survival Commission establish a conservation Centre for Species
IUCN joins non-state actors calling for action to transform food systems
Strengthening cooperation on nature conservation between Turkmenistan and IUCN
IUCN Asia wraps up 2023 stakeholder engagement with International Partners Day
IUCN WCEL contributes to publication on the 50 years of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Results of the e-vote by IUCN Members that took place in December 2023 – hybrid Congress and Dues for Venue-based organisations
"Supreme Court Rejects Pebble Mine, Climate And Water Cases"
Appeals Court Reinstates 2 Iowa 'Ag-Gag' Laws Banning Trespass On Hog Farms
Earth Shattered Global Heat Record In ’23 And Flirts With Warming Limit
"Cop29 Host Azerbaijan To Hike Gas Output By A Third Over Next Decade"
Where Has All The Honey Gone? Scientists Explain Declining Yields
"Mass Layoffs At Pioneering Nuclear Startup"
"How Terrestrial Turds Lead to Marine Maladies"
"Trump Leans Into Climate Denialism"
Liter Bottle of Water Contains Quarter Million Nanoplastic Particles
"Humpbacks Rebound in 20th-Century Whaling Hotspot"
"U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Set An All-Time Record In 2023"
"US To Invest $1Bn In Plan To Move From Diesel To Electric School Buses""US To Invest $1Bn In Plan To Move From Diesel To Electric School Buses"
Utilities Paid Southern Civil Rights Leaders Who Became Industry Advocates
"More Than 900 Widely Used Chemicals May Increase Breast Cancer Risk"
"Norway Moves to Allow Seabed Mining Exploration"
"Scientists Are Turning to Invisible Microbes to Support Animal Conservation"
"Sperm Whales Live In Culturally Distinct Clans, Research Finds"
In Remote Corner Of Calif., Roaming Dog Packs Leave Trail Of Blood And Terror
"The Dark Side of Bright Nights"
"How to Love an Oyster"
"Lawmakers Brace For Last-Ditch Fight Over Riders, Cuts"
"Polar Vortex Could Influence Iowa Caucuses Voter Turnout"
"Thousands of U.S. Homes Have Flooded Over And Over Again. Here’s Where."
Carbon Pollution Is Down in the US, But Not Fast Enough To Meet 2030 Goal
Activists Call for Process ‘Overhaul’ After Oil Vet Named to Lead COP29
"Why Decades Of Progress In Cars’ Fuel Efficiency Is Ending"
Climate Change Is Shrinking Snowpack Faster In Many Places, Study Shows
"The War Zone In Gaza Will Leave A Legacy Of Hidden Health Risks"
"Open Season"
The Largest Great Ape To Ever Live Went Extinct Because Of Climate Change
"EPA Proposes Tougher Air Standards for Waste Burning Facilities"
‘Astounding’ Ocean Temperatures In 2023 Intensified Extreme Weather: Data
Cummins To Repair 600,000 Ram Trucks In $2 Billion Emissions Cheating Case
Biden Awards $623M To States, Local Govts, Tribes For EV Charging Network
Biden Offers Firms Millions To Break Russia's HALEU Uranium Monopoly
"As Leaders Fly To Davos, How Do Private Jets Fuel Climate Change?"
"Many Laws to Protect Sharks Have Backfired, Researchers Find"
"US EPA Plans To Hold Meetings With AT&T, Verizon On Lead Telecom Cables"
"Newsom Unveils Plan To Cut California Climate Funding"
"The Beleaguered Whitebark Pine Is in Trouble. Can It Be Saved?"