Conservation

Scientists Call for a 鈥楯ustice-Centered鈥� Approach to Scientific Research
September 14, 2020 — In a new review paper, researchers connect structural racism to a loss of urban biodiversity, while also addressing biases in academia.
How Wildfires Affect Birds
September 11, 2020 — Big burns are natural, but climate change could make especially destructive fire seasons the new normal.
Forget the Roses, Give the White House a Native Plant Garden
September 09, 2020 — The dustup over First Lady Melania Trump's recent renovation misses a bigger problem with the Rose Garden: It's too heavy on introduced species.
Peregrine Falcons Finally Return to Nest at Their Most Famous U.S. Eyrie
September 03, 2020 — After a 74-year absence, this summer a pair of Peregrines raised three chicks at New York's Taughannock Gorge鈥攁 hallowed destination for birders and the site of the falcon's first reintroduction attempt.
51猎奇入口 Takes the Administration to Court to Save America鈥檚 Arctic
August 26, 2020 — With our allies we will bring voices of opposition to protect vital bird habitat and one of our country鈥檚 last untouched places from oil and gas drilling.
Alaska鈥檚 Wild Places Face a Barrage of Big Development Projects
August 21, 2020 — As President Trump鈥檚 first term nears its end, major land-use decisions are coming due, with massive stakes for the environment.
Interior Department Finalizes Plan to Drill in the Arctic Refuge
August 17, 2020 — Legal challenges are inevitable, but the Trump administration aims to hold the first-ever sale of oil and gas leases in the refuge this year.
Court Strikes Down Trump Administration Policy That Let Companies Kill Birds
August 12, 2020 — In a major victory for conservation groups, a federal judge ruled that the Migratory Bird Treaty Act covers unintentional but avoidable avian deaths.
51猎奇入口 is Going to Court to Save Fifty Years of Environmental Protection
August 11, 2020 — With a broad coalition, we will demonstrate the harm the Administration鈥檚 rollbacks will have on people and birds.
After a Historic Conservation Win, Questions Remain Over Future Funding
July 29, 2020 — The Great American Outdoors Act provides billions of dollars to protect and improve public lands, but some advocates say the funding source鈥攆ossil-fuel revenue鈥攊sn't a long-term solution.