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The J.H. Campbell coal plant is one of Michigan’s biggest polluters. After a yearslong process, the owners planned to shut it down in May 2025, but in the last week before closing, President Trump’s Department of Energy illegally used emergency powers to keep it open. The toxic pollution it’s pumped out since then has led …

The rapid growth of AI raises environmental justice concerns. Data centers built to keep up with the AI boom drain enormous amounts of energy and water while creating noise and air pollution that harm surrounding neighborhoods.

LISTEN: George Schaller is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern field biology — a scientist whose work helped transform how we study animals in the wild. From gorillas in the Congo to snow leopards in the Himalayas, his research has shaped conservation for decades. On a new #WCSWildAudio, hear from author Miriam Horn about …

Great news: The U.S. House has shelved a proposed bill that would have weakened protections from the Endangered Species Act. This is a huge victory for wildlife conservation. Thanks to all of you who spoke out to make it happen. Your voice was heard. CREDIT: Julie Larsen © WCS

"We don't have the option of taking our marbles and going home, we have to keep moving forward." For ourselves and for the younger generations, we must keep moving toward the ideal future where our environment is protected and healthy. 🌳 Our social media team had the honor of speaking with Oscar-nominated actor Delroy Lindo at …

Protecting our most wild and pristine forests is supported by people across political parties and across the country. But the Trump administration is steamrolling ahead with its plans to revoke a decades-old policy known as the Roadless Rule. If repealed, 45 million acres of national forests would be opened to road building and the logging, mining, and …

Today is Bring Your Child to Work Day! Like us, many little ones in the animal kingdom love to stick close to their parents—learning, growing, and maybe causing a little chaos along the way.

BP has just more than DOUBLED its quarterly profits to USD3.2billion off the back of the US–Israel war on Iran and the oil price spike it created, while families worldwide are hit with higher fuel, food and energy bills

The J.H. Campbell coal plant is one of Michigan’s biggest polluters. After a yearslong process, the owners planned to shut it down in May 2025, but in the last week before closing, President Trump’s Department of Energy illegally used emergency powers to keep it open. The toxic pollution it’s pumped out since then has led …

Growing at its own pace, just like you. Happy #ArborDay 💚

It’s International Hyena Day! Spotted hyenas may get a bad rap, but these misunderstood carnivores are powerhouse predators and essential to healthy ecosystems. With excellent night vision and some of the strongest jaws in the animal kingdom, they’re incredibly efficient hunters. And that famous hyena “laugh”? It’s actually a call to other clan members signaling …

Great news: The U.S. House has shelved a proposed bill that would have weakened protections from the Endangered Species Act. This is a huge victory for wildlife conservation. Thank you to all of you who lent your voice to make it happen.

Last night, at REEL WILD New York Film Festival, we saw the award-winning film Snow Leopard Sisters and heard from WCS’s Luke Hunter. Check out tonight’s schedule: www.reelwild.org

While climate disasters grow more frequent and destructive, hundreds of communities are still stuck waiting for FEMA to deliver the funds they need to rebuild critical infrastructure and strengthen resilience. npr.org/2026/04/10/nx-…

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“He did not build monuments to himself,” write author Miriam Horn and @JoeWalston_WCS of George Schaller, “but a science and practice for others to use to keep those mountain gorillas, giant pandas, and snow leopards all roaming their wild worlds.” pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl…

Great news! The detrimental "extinction bill" set to a vote on Earth Day was REMOVED from the floor! 🎉 Catch up with Dan Ritzman and Nick Gevock outside the Capitol Building in D.C. to learn why this bill was so harmful, and how grassroots people-power won the day this week! 💪 pic.x.com/DFeQ4AAjNY

LISTEN: George Schaller is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern field biology. His work helped transform how we study animals in the wild. On a new @WCSWildAudio, author Miriam Horn discusses her new biography of him. apple.co/4tuaLMD pic.x.com/R2wIFAxOwN

For ourselves and for the younger generations, we must keep moving toward a future where our environment is protected and healthy. 🌳 Our social media team had the honor of speaking with Oscar-nominated actor Delroy Lindo at the Trail Blazer’s Ball, where he shared inspiring pic.x.com/lLjwKiwXCE

Storytelling through film has the power to move people to act for the environment. Thank you to Christian Cooper for helping us celebrate powerful wildlife films this past weekend at REEL WILD™ New York Film Festival. pic.x.com/PMtYhOiOzz