We don’t need deep-sea mining
Deep-sea mining risks damaging vibrant ecosystems that science is just beginning to understand. And we don’t need it to meet the critical minerals challenge.
Wildlife & wild places
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Of wolf and man, and other rewilding success stories
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The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural treasures forever. Is the Act itself in danger?
Rewilding: The promise of a hands off approach to conservation
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
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New Life for the Ocean
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Every year, America’s forests suck up about 14% of all U.S. CO2 emissions.
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Nature’s little helpers: The semiaquatic heroes you didn’t know you needed
The unique skillset of the humble beaver could deliver major conservation returns for generations to come.
Marine protected areas are the best hope for the ocean – but only if the protections are real
With the health of the ocean under threat more than ever before, the need for action has never been greater. Marine protected areas must be a key part of that action.
Sympathy for the Devil
Even those creatures that strike fear into the hearts of us humans are crucial components of complex ecosystems. Preserve those ecosystems and they fulfill important functions – including ones that benefit us.
Spare us from the light
Ending the ever-worsening scourge of light pollution and enabling future generations to experience the wonder of the night sky isn’t just about reclaiming something beautiful that we’ve lost. It’s vital for protecting biodiversity.