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New US endangered species listing rules: A better path to conservation?US Fish and Wildlife officials say the new rule could streamline the process for listing endangered species. But can it find common ground between public land businesses and conservationists?
The Americans are coming! US shale gas finds a new market in BritainThe first shipment of US shale gas has arrived in Scotland. Meanwhile, there's opposition to fracking within Britain. How is this apparent contradiction being addressed?
What's making all those fish off Florida's coast die?The proliferation of harmful algae blooms typically cause damage either directly by releasing toxins into the water and air or indirectly by throwing off the balance of the ecosystem through oxygen depletion.
First LookWhy the US will probably fall short of its Paris Agreement emissions targetWith the landmark climate agreement nearing ratification, scientists are investigating how likely nations are to fulfill their pledges. One study suggests the United States, for one, may have been overly optimistic.
Pollinators need a cultural ambassador. Are butterflies up for the assignment?Some conservationists hope to use the monarch butterfly's signature charisma to rally public support for bees and other less-loved pollinators.
Ivory on wings: Poachers threaten Southeast Asia's 'laughing' birdThe helmeted hornbill is sought for a reddish protrusion on its beak that is similar to ivory. As elephant populations have dwindled, poachers have increasingly turned to the peculiar bird.
When will Dunkin' Donuts scrap its Styrofoam cups?Six years after Dunkin' Donuts declared that replacing its Styrofoam cups is the company's top sustainability priority, efforts appear to have stalled.
India to sign Paris accord: What would Gandhi say about climate change?On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will ratify the Paris climate agreement on Oct. 2 – Mohandas Gandhi's birthday.
Global efforts against ivory kingpins still falling short, say expertsPoaching syndicates moved hundreds of thousands of pounds of elephant ivory in 2015, say experts, and the illegal trade 'has remained fairly constant at unacceptably high levels' since 2010.
Global warming may mean fewer Maine lobsters, says studyScientists found that lobster larvae struggled to survive when water temperatures rose 5 degrees F. warmer than current temperatures in the Gulf of Maine, a key lobster fishing area off of New England.
First LookWhy the UN opposes stronger elephant protectionsThe UN’s endangered species body, CITES, hopes its members will not to support stronger elephant protections, which several African countries have called for. It says these protections could actually boost the ivory trade.
First LookGermany to acquire first hydrogen powered trainIn December 2017, Germany will become the first country to have a long-distance passenger train line powered by hydrogen fuel cells, a development in keeping with its clean power conscious reputation.
First LookScientists' urgent message for Trump: We need the Paris climate dealThe Republican presidential candidate has promised to either alter or abandon the deal if elected. What would a 'Parexit' look like?
First LookBuzz-worthy proposal: A bumble bee is considered for the endangered listThe rusty patched bumble bee, which has seen a 91 percent decline since the late 1990s, would be the first in the continental US to receive protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Is controlled de-horning the answer to rhino poaching?Poachers killed 1,175 rhinos for their horns in South Africa in 2015, despite a long-standing international ban on the sale of rhino horns, government officials say.
Is your flat-screen TV gulping more electricity than advertised?Wide-screen TVs made by Samsung, LG Electronics, and Vizio saddle households with an extra $120 million in electricity bills each year and generate tons of additional pollution, says an environmental group.
First LookWhy Hawaii is hand-feeding squid and fish to baby birdsResearchers with Hawaii's Division of Forestry and Wildlife are removing endangered Newell's shearwater chicks from their nests and transporting them to a wildlife refuge where they can be raised to adulthood.
Giant, 'spooky' monitor lizards prove too much for Bangkok parkOfficials say they want to start preparing now for the 100th anniversary of Lumpini Park in 10 years by gathering up hundreds of free-ranging lizards.
First LookCan the Paris climate accords be ratified in time?The Paris Agreement is set to be ratified by many countries at the General Assembly at the UN this week. Officials are optimistic that the agreement will be ratified by the end of the year.
First LookCan Apple really run on 100 percent renewable energy?On Monday, the tech giant joined the RE100 campaign, a renewable energy initiative that includes some of the world's biggest companies. How robust is Apple's commitment to clean energy?
