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Ghost nets aren’t supernatural, but they are legitimately scary. A ghost net is a fishing net that’s been lost or abandoned in the ocean. Ghost nets make up at least 46 percent of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Those abandoned fishing lines and nets never go away—they just become smaller pieces of plastic. Marine animals mistake …

The Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA, released today, has effectively eliminated the EPA’s most effective tool for reducing climate pollution from existing fossil fuel burning power plants. This decision is deeply disappointing and dangerous. As scientists warn that we are running out of time to combat the climate crisis, no one should be …

The #ClimateCrisis is here.

In the early 2000's Kāne’ohe Bay, the largest sheltered body of water in Hawaii, was as picturesque as ever but the coral reef below was being smothered by invasive algae. With help from TNC, the University of Hawaii and the state’s Division of Aquatic Resources the bay was cleaned up but the root of this …

“Only through bold and meaningful action can we meet our goals and protect the most vulnerable communities from the worst climate impacts. We need the skills of experts in our federal agencies in addition to the work of Congress – and governments at all levels – pulling in the same direction in order to address …

Great news! Guatemala is expanding its marine protection area system to 13% of its waters. A recent legal declaration resulted in the expansion of Guatemala's network of marine protected zones to 18,000 km², announced at WCS event #30x30 at the #UNOceanConference The establishment of these marine protected areas ensures the supply of natural resources such as fisheries, …

In the second season of The Journey, you'll travel to Ethiopia to learn how drilled wells bring clean water to families. After you watch, download Journey-inspired #activitiesforkids: a matching game, worksheets, coloring pages, and more! Find them all at https://cwtr.org/3bhNvyi (link in bio). Photo: jeremysnell

Congratulations to Guatemala! The country has expanded its network of marine protected areas - a step toward the conservation of 30 percent of the ocean globally. Announced at Wildlife Conservation Society's #30x30 event, #UNOceanConference, this will see an increase of protection to 18,000 km² of Guatemala's marine areas. The establishment of these marine protected areas ensures …

BREAKING: The Pacific nations of Palau, Fiji and Samoa just announced support for a moratorium on deep sea mining at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. As of last year, an intergovernmental loophole called the “two-year rule” has given the world two years to fight for a global moratorium on commercial deep sea mining. That …

Ghost nets aren’t supernatural, but they are legitimately scary. A ghost net is a fishing net that’s been lost or abandoned in the ocean. Ghost nets make up at least 46 percent of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Those abandoned fishing lines and nets never go away—they just become smaller pieces of plastic. Marine animals mistake …

We believe that a world where people and nature thrive is possible. And although that world may feel far away right now, we know that together, we can find a way there. Visit https://nature.ly/3bGwGNw learn how

Today's Supreme Court ruling makes it even harder to address the climate crisis at a time when we need to be doing all we can.

How do we solve the world’s plastic problem? It starts with reevaluating what products and packages are truly necessary, understanding what packages can be made to be reused and incentivizing the use of recycled content. Only then—when we reduce, reuse, and recycle—can we create a future where our packaging and products no longer end up …

When a community doesn’t have access to clean water, children are among the most impacted. They are more likely to get sick, miss school, and lose time they could be spending with their friends and families. But thanks to #charitywater’s community of monthly givers, The Spring, and generous supporters like you, clean water is changing everything …

#SCOTUS decision released today in West Virginia v. EPA has effectively eliminated @EPA’s most effective tool for reducing climate pollution from existing fossil fuel burning power plants This decision is deeply 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 pic.twitter.com/sdHedVSFrl

New footage of a jaguar and its cub from Guatemala's Mirador-Rio Azul National Park, an important habitat for the species. Working in collaboration with Guatemalan partners FUNDAECO and CONAP, our team has set up more than 50 camera traps in the park to monitor the cats. pic.twitter.com/GeZffbe6sS

BREAKING: The Supreme Court has narrowed the @EPA's ability to limit dangerous carbon pollution from power plants under the #CleanAirAct. NRDC stands with communities and will continue to fight for #ClimateAction. Here’s what today’s decision means. 🧵⬇️

There's never been a more urgent time for climate action. The Supreme Court's ruling today in West Virginia v. EPA makes it harder for the U.S. to reach its climate goals. Climate action can't wait. Add your name now. nature.ly/3OSEwBV

Only when we truly reduce, reuse, and recycle our plastic waste can we create a future where our packaging and products no longer end up in nature. wwf.to/3OBpJvW

Working with local communities is critical to successful tiger conservation. wwf.to/3bF0pqg

When a community doesn’t have access to clean water, children are among the most impacted. They are more likely to get sick, miss school, and lose time they could be spending with their friends and families. pic.twitter.com/cOM8pn6OSO