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In the latest attempt to privatize our public lands, the Trump administration’s Interior Department is pushing to offer coal leases adjacent or near Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef national parks, as well as Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, opening these places to dangerous new coal mines.This move ignores precedent set by the Bush administration that …

If you could have any of these wildlife superpowers, which would you choose? 👍 Four thumbs like a koala 💦 Walk on water like a water shrew 🪂 Soar like a flying squirrel 🍞 Resemble a bread loaf like a beaver From wetlands to woodlands, these wild creatures use their built-in superpowers to survive, thrive and shape the world around …

You could say rivers were the original social network. They've connected people for thousands of years – shaping civilizations, powering economies and nourishing cultures. Rivers shape our lives, and protecting them means protecting the connections that sustain us. You can help, visit the link in our bio for more.

In an unprecedented move, Senate Republicans just voted to erase public land plans in Alaska, Montana & North Dakota, all to benefit drilling and mining corporations. That means millions of acres of wildlife habitat, recreation areas, and Tribally-important lands are at risk, and chaos looms for the future of all of our public lands. These plans …

“An essential step.” Today, members at the #IUCNcongress adopted Motion 108, which will bring global attention to the wildlife pet trade, an urgent, but often overlooked, crisis. “We are witnessing species disappear and ecosystems unravel as millions of animals are taken from the wild for commercial sale—to feed the desires of hobbyists, collectors, and pet owners …

This region of Mexico was losing residents fast to neighboring cities with more economic opportunities. To help keep residents in the town, they created a booming outdoor recreation business that showcases their culture and historic way of life. 🔗 IN BIO to read more!! ✍️ Trisha Mukherjee 📸 Andrew Reiner

A new IUCN Green Status Assessment reveals that both lion subspecies remain Largely Depleted. The Green Status Assessment was developed around 2012 to provide a fuller picture of species’ conservation status (as an additional component of the existing Red List). It measures how close a species is to being fully ecologically functional across its range, and …

For 15 million people, the Rio Grande River is indispensable. It runs nearly two-thousand miles from southern Colorado through New Mexico and along the Texas-Mexico border, serving as a lifeline for people and wildlife. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most vulnerable rivers in the world. This summer, the river ran dry for the third …

As orca struggle to find peace in an increasingly louder Salish Sea, ships are asked to slow their roll to dim the drum on engines and motors. So far, the volunteer program seems to be working, with underwater noises in the quiet zone cut in half. ✍️ Jennifer Cole 📸 Orcas off Vancouver Island, British Columbia. | …

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the deep-rooted connections between community, service, and the land. For Nottoway woman and Sierra Club leader Beth Roach, being in good relationship with all elements of creation means living conscientiously, with gratitude and protection for the world around us. One of her favorite ways to embrace these values is …

Rivers have always brought people together. They've connected people for thousands of years – shaping civilizations, powering economies and nourishing cultures. Rivers shape our lives, and protecting them means protecting the connections that sustain us: https://nature.ly/4nG96jI

New IUCN Green Status Assessment, co-authored by WCS, reveals that both lion subspecies remain Largely Depleted. Intensified conservation over the next century could restore lions to more of their former range. #IUCNcongress

Tigers are Critically Depleted, says the species’ first IUCN Green Status of Species Assessment, but conservation has prevented even greater losses and provides hope for recovery. https://bit.ly/4n2seb0 #IUCNcongress

"Every element of Earth plays a role." This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we invite you to explore "Elements," a powerful new film series featuring the voices of Klamath Tribes' members. These films explore the experience of working to bring back beneficial fire, protect endangered fish populations and carry forward cultural traditions. The Klamath Tribes and The Nature Conservancy share …

Renewable energy now powers more of the world than coal, supplying over one-third of electricity. As power-hungry AI data centers drive up energy demand, solar and wind are paving the way to a cleaner future. on.nrdc.org/3VVIlvX

New @IUCN Green Status Assessment, co-authored by WCS, reveals that both lion subspecies remain Largely Depleted. Intensified conservation over the next century could restore lions to more of their former range. #IUCNcongress pic.x.com/8WOnNYbFR1

With federal support, Valley Children's Hospital was building a backup battery system to protect patients from power outages. But Trump’s Department of Energy has cut its funding just days after announcing millions in handouts to coal power plant owners. pic.x.com/hPm17Wr5NR

NEW: After suing the Trump Administration for ignoring our FOIA requests, we received 300+ email records from @ENERGY showing numerous asks for meetings & favors from the fossil fuel industry and corporate polluters. Read more ⬇️ sierraclub.org/press-releases…

Integrating #EcologicalIntegrity into all conservation strategies isn’t optional — it’s fundamental to maintaining resilience, biodiversity, and human well-being, said WCS’s Kendall Jones. At #IUCNcongress, WCS moderated a key panel on embedding ecological integrity in pic.x.com/K7UD510mZHpic.x.com/K7UD510mZH

As a founding partner of both @SMART and @EarthRangerTech, we are thrilled to see these two groundbreaking platforms unite as SERCA. We’re proud to continue scaling this powerful solution worldwide in helping safeguard wildlife and wild places. bit.ly/43dy3em x.com/EarthRangerTec…

Liquified natural gas executives are saying the quiet part out loud in new reporting from @FT- "Supply leads demand — you put the supply on the market and demand gets created." ft.com/content/5ba8ca…