US Bans New Mining Claims on Public Land Near Yellowstone Park With Bipartisan Support
Congressmen from across the aisle were all in support of passing a ban on mining companies excavating on the beloved public lands north of Yellowstone.
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Push to Save Tigers Leaps Forward at Bali Meeting
Tigers in 13 countries will be safer after a critical meeting this week laid the foundation for world leaders to agree to a historical global plan to double the number of tigers in the wild. The Tiger Summit in Bali produced solid plans to double the number of tigers in the wild by 2022.
First-Ever Test Tube Rhino Embryos Give Hope for Functionally Extinct Species
The groundbreaking research shows that there is still hope for the magnificent species that is balancing on the brink of extinction.
Stoners on Social Media Are Mobilizing a Massive Litter Clean-Up Initiative
Hundreds of social media users have joined in on the #StonerCleanupInitiative as a means of cleaning up their own "green" spaces.
Tires May Soon Be Made With Wood Instead of Oil in Bid for Sustainability
80% of tires are made up of oil-based ingredients, but this tire maker is working to change that with a more sustainable substitution.
Man Runs Backwards Through Ultra Marathons So He Can Help the Future of Honeybees
This guy runs backwards through ultra marathons – and he does it all for the future of honeybees.
Huge Victory for Ocean Ecosystems as Fishing Companies Agree to Stop Catching This Essential Critter
"This is a bold and progressive move," said a Greenpeace conservationist from the Protect the Antarctic campaign.
These Simple LED Lights Dramatically Reduce Fishing-Related Deaths for Sea Turtles and Birds
The study's success shows that fishermen may soon be able to continue their work while leaving wildlife and endangered species unharmed.
State is Boosting Bee Populations By Giving Free Hives and Equipment to Beekeepers
If you're a beekeeper who is over the age of 18, then you can apply for free hives and equipment from the program.
Scientists Discover 'Uplifting' Natural Phenomenon That Could Prevent Any More Catastrophic Ice Loss
The "game-changing" discovery suggests that the earth underneath the Arctic ice sheets may have a natural way of preventing further ice loss.
700 Acres of Massive 1,000-Year-old Redwoods Are Being Turned into a Public Park
This pristine patch of redwoods has been a well-kept secret for over a century – and soon, it will be ready for everyone to enjoy for free.
The 13-year-old Who Has the World Planting Trees
Felix Finkbeiner is an environmental superstar and author of the book Tree by Tree who is at the helm of a global network of child activists whose aim is to mitigate climate change by reforesting the planet.
Koko the Gorilla's Extraordinary Life: From Sign Language to Meeting Mister Rogers (1971-2018)
The Gorilla Foundation announced that their beloved gorilla companion had passed away on Tuesday evening, and that she would be "deeply missed."
In Just 8 Years, Conservation Measures Increased Jaguar Population by 20%
Researchers are rejoicing over new data that proves there are 20% more jaguars than there were 8 years ago.
IKEA is Ditching All of Their Single-Use Plastics Throughout Stores
The company's 363 stores are ditching every kind of single-use plastic, from garbage bags to straws and drink stirrers.
Rescuers Chase and Finally Save Endangered Bird Suffering With Bound Beak
It took five days of struggle, but this dedicated team of volunteer rescuers finally managed to catch the distressed stork.
How a Former Teacher Beat the Mining Industry and Saved the Rare Snow Leopards
This 49-year-old has proved herself to be a champion for vulnerable big cat populations in a region dominated by big mining companies.
With Only 147 of World's Fattest Parrots Left, This Year's Baby Boom Has Left Researchers Positively Squawking
The beloved kÄkÄpÅ is the world's fattest species of bird - and thanks to their latest baby boom, they're returning from the brink of extinction.
All 180,000 Honeybees Living On Top of Notre Dame Cathedral Have Survived the Fire
There were over 180,000 honeybees living on top of the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris when it caught fire last weekend – and miraculously, they survived.
Tree-Planting Drones Have Successfully Planted Thousands of Saplings - and They're About to Plant More
These little robots are resuscitating hundreds of acres of degraded land - and they could soon be deployed to plant many more trees around the world.
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