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The Trump administration announced dangerous new proposals that would weaken safeguards for endangered species and undermine the ability to grant protections for new ones. You have just two weeks to help defend the Endangered Species Act, an extremely popular conservation law that has saved countless wildlife from the chopping block over the past 50 years. …

Support conservation worldwide this holiday season by symbolically adopting an animal with WWF! When you choose a symbolic animal adoption, you generously support WWF’s global conservation efforts. Every donation helps save endangered wildlife, protect fragile ecosystems, and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. Donate now at the link in our bio.

Gas leaks are the dumbest kind of pollution because companies are losing the very product they want to sell. And the methane gas spewing out is a climate pollutant that’s 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide and responsible for almost 30% of global warming. Delaying crackdowns on leaks will intensify climate change and dangerous …

American eels are hardy. They can survive out of the water, as long as their skin is wet, longer than most fish can. They can handle pollution and low oxygen levels. But, WCS scientists tell the nytimes today, American eels need protection from international trade. Such regulations, WCS's Susan Lieberman says, would provide critical oversight to help …

Our national parks mean so much to so many — they’re places of joy, history, connection, and awe. But today, they’re at risk from deep budget cuts and staffing shortages that threaten their future. Hear from rangers impacted by layoffs and Sierra Club campaigners on why these places matter and the Sierra Club’s long legacy of …

Congress is finalizing the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act #NDAA. It has major implications for wildlife and wild places worldwide. Speak out via the link in our bio. Let them know strong international conservation programs strengthen national security. ©WCS

How many did you get right? 👇 We took over bridgestonearenaofficial as the presenting sponsor for Music City Madness’ utknoxville Volunteers vs illinois1867 Fighting Illini basketball game 🏀 On the concourse, we educated fans on the water crisis and how they can show up for clean water around the world. Want to bring clean water to one person …

Galápagos penguins, the only penguins found north of the equator, populate the volcanic islands famous for their unique plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. Like many species in the Galápagos, these adorable birds and their irreplaceable ecosystem are threatened by pollution, illegal fishing, disease from invasive species, and more. That’s why we …

🐧 Humboldt penguins are more than charismatic wildlife—they're key players in South America's marine ecosystem. But disease and human pressures have put them at risk. Since 2022, The Nature Conservancy has partnered with the Peruvian government and artisanal fishing organizations to reduce bycatch and strengthen sustainable practices. We're also working with tour operators to adopt responsible …

The Trump administration should use this court ruling as a wake-up call: it’s time to stop illegal actions and get out of the way of a clean energy future.

A big win for Virginia — and for nature! ☀️ In 2025, we protected 700 acres at Sunken Meadow on Virginia's Eastern Shore, one of the largest remaining natural areas along the Chesapeake Bay. This stunning coastal landscape is home to tidal marshes, maritime forests and wetlands that provide critical habitat for migratory birds, fish 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 …

Today is the 120th anniversary of the founding of the American Bison Society—a conservation milestone that began at WCS’s Bronx Zoo in 1905. With Theodore Roosevelt as honorary president, the ABS launched an ambitious effort to save the species. Today, our bison conservation efforts continue. bit.ly/3QciCxh

Congress is finalizing the National Defense Authorization Act. Let them know strong international conservation programs strengthen national security: https://secure.wcs.org/campaign/2512-adv-NDAA

Today marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of the American Bison Society (ABS)—a conservation milestone that began at WCS’s @BronxZoo in 1905 and represented ambitious effort to save the species. pic.x.com/pVuQdMu3df

A new study found that plastic pollution and climate change go hand in hand. Rising temperatures break plastics up faster and climate disasters help spread microplastics and their chemicals widely—leading to more harm for our health and the environment. on.nrdc.org/4oIudSs

“They’re hardy,” WCS’s Jake LaBelle tells @nytimes of American eels. But they need protection despite their resilience. nytimes.com/2025/12/11/nyr…

Checking in on some headlines from Donald Trump's big "Affordability Tour" kickoff speech delivered at a Pennsylvania casino last night: pic.x.com/n1kFFpSeaypic.x.com/n1kFFpSeaypic.x.com/n1kFFpSeaypic.x.com/n1kFFpSeay

Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, a towering figure in wildlife conservation whose research, passion, and leadership helped shape global efforts to protect elephants, has died. Read our tribute: newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/… pic.x.com/C0DFj52XMg

"Years from now, we will look back at the common practice of burning fossil fuels in our homes with horror." - Sierra Club's Dylan Plummer x.com/insideclimate/…

WIND IS SO BACK - The U.S. District Court in Massachusetts has ruled that Trump's wind ban is UNLAWFUL. Wind energy is affordable, reliable and creates hundreds of thousands of jobs for Americans. sierraclub.org/press-releases…