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In an historic move, this week the Biden Administration canceled all existing oil and gas leases on federal public lands in the Arctic Refuge! This is a huge win for the Arctic Refuge, Indigenous communities, and the climate! Oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Refuge is incompatible with the long-term survival of the Arctic, the …

“When I arrived at this spot before dawn, I was in complete shock. Earthly red towers piercing through gradient clouds ever-changing with the dawning light. Low fog in the desert is a rare phenomenon that I was lucky enough to witness, accompanied by the most amazing sunrise.” –Hayley LaRiviere, photographer Some moments take your breath away, …

Devastating floods wreaked havoc in eastern Libya, killing thousands with even more still missing. Urgent action is needed to respond to the disaster and improve disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions. Photos: 1. A boy pulls a suitcase past debris in a flash-flood damaged area. 📸: AFP via Getty Images 2. An area damaged by flash floods is pictured …

ICYMI: A weekly roundup for busy people. - Climate-fueled deluges cause disastrous flooding around the world - August was the second hottest month in history - Austrians hold a funeral for the Pasterze, the country’s largest remaining glacier - and other news from a warming world. Tap the 🔗 to read the full roundup!

Maintaining the ecological integrity of forests is important to the fight to address climate change. On this week’s WCS Wild Audio podcast, the first of a three-part #ClimateWeek series exploring bold approaches to the growing crisis. For Part 1, we spoke to WCS’s Tom Evans and Kemen Austin about forest integrity and what can be done to …

There is a simple way to help prevent the next pandemic. Leave bats alone. Bats are known reservoirs for a wide range of viruses, write Steve Osofsky of cornellvet and Susan Lieberman of WCS in a new piece for Undark Magazine. Human activities that put people in close contact with bats, and with their bodily fluids and excrement, …

"This is my passion. As you can see, water is life. When people get water, it's an essential need in their life." – Talent, Drilling Supervisor, Zimbabwe Using your passion is a powerful way to spark change. We’re only a week and a half into September and already, fundraisers across the country are putting their passions …

🇲🇦 ساعات مريرة عاشها أهلنا في #المغرب، وخصوصاً في مراكش، بعد الزلزال الكارثي الذي ضرب البلاد ليل أمس، وذهبت ضحيّته أرواح كثيرة.😔 تعازينا الحارة إلى أهالي الضحايا و إلى الشعب المغربي 🙏🏻♥️ #زلزال #مراكش #Morocco

In an historic move, this week the Biden Administration canceled all existing oil and gas leases on federal public lands in the Arctic Refuge! This is a huge win for the Arctic Refuge, Indigenous communities, and the climate! Oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Refuge is incompatible with the long-term survival of the Arctic, the …

Did you know seaweed forms underwater “forests”? WWF is proud to work with SeaForester, an organization dedicated to using seaweed restoration to improve the health of ocean habitats and promote coastal resiliency. Learn more about their important work:

"This is my passion. As you can see, water is life. When people get water, it's an essential need in their life." – Talent, Drilling Supervisor, Zimbabwe Using your passion is a powerful way to spark change. We’re only a week and a half into September and already, fundraisers across the country are putting their passions …

Devastating floods wreaked havoc in eastern Libya, killing hundreds with thousands more missing. Urgent action is needed to respond to the disaster and improve disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions.

The new UNFCCC #ParisAgreement progress report calls for scaling up renewable energy, phasing out unabated fossil fuels, ending deforestation, reducing non-CO2 emissions and implementing both supply- and demand-side measures. WCS's Daniel Zarin, Executive Director of Forests and Climate Change, says we have no time to waste.

The New York State Museum’s latest exhibit will feature recently confiscated ivory with the goal of educating the public about the ongoing harm caused by the illegal ivory trade industry.

On restoration, much focus has been on re-establishing forests that have been cleared. BUT degraded areas should be our top priority. They can recover quickly and provide benefits much sooner. More from WCS Forests and #ClimateChange team @PBSNature. pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl…

We are LIVE! Enter the 2023 Photo Contest through September 29th and show us how you see the planet. You could win big. nature.ly/48gyl56 pic.twitter.com/ClJwjGKmPv

With more nature-based, regenerative practices, farming can be a powerful solution to our climate and biodiversity crises. nature.ly/469uogP 📷 : @smitashrm pic.twitter.com/PvIqSaMjxH

Abandoned & idle wells are an oft-forgotten consequence of oil & gas development. Though these wells no longer produce oil or gas, they continue to release a toxic array of pollutants into the environment, posing health risks to nearby residents. More ⤵️ sierraclub.org/articles/2023/…

🚨 BREAKING: Sierra Club report & interactive map reveals❗️for the first time❗️the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of every US facility in four heavy industries: steel, cement, aluminum, and metallurgical coke. Read more: sierraclub.org/press-releases…

UAW members and auto workers across the country deserve fair pay, benefits, and a high-quality job. Along with the cars many of us drive, they are building electric vehicles and a sustainable future. nbcnews.com/business/busin…

"This is my passion. As you can see, water is life. When people get water, it's an essential need in their life." – Talent, Drilling Supervisor, Zimbabwe