Conservation

When the Rio Grande figures in US news reports, it’s usually in relation to stories about immigration, drug trafficking or trade. But the river is also an important water source – and it’s shrinking.

Reducing the amount of fishing gear in the water could go a long way to saving humpback whales while having little impact on crab fishers.

“…as you go from natural areas to human-modified areas, the number of individuals that can persist decreases, which then influences species richness.”…

However, outdated science and views leads many researchers to ignore traditional knowledge.

An excerpt from Environmentally Sustainable Growth on the transition to an environmentally sustainable American economy…

Genetic rescue is an under-used strategy for the conservation of endangered and threatened animals in the US, report researchers.

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A successfully re-routed Southwestern transmission line shows its possible to overcome green energy obstacles.

Anemones, sponges, and jellyfish are bleaching throughout the Everglades amid record temperatures. It’s a troubling sign for Florida Bay and beyond.

Arizona is considering a multibillion-dollar desalination project to address its urgent water needs. Three water experts call for a go-slow approach and point to Israel as a role model.

Up to one million species are now threatened with extinction, marking a rapid and serious decline in the health of the ecosystems we all depend on to survive and thrive.This loss is deeply concerning, ……

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