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Environment
fromAP News
1 day ago

At the US Open, tennis stars shine under dark sky-friendly outdoor lights

The U.S. Open employs shielded, dark-sky-friendly LED lighting to reduce light pollution and protect wildlife while maintaining quality for players, fans and broadcasts.
#conservation
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's space order risks environmental disaster while rewarding Musk and Bezos, experts say

An executive order from Trump seeks to exempt space launches from environmental reviews, possibly leading to severe ecological consequences.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'Heartbreaking': 6 animals stolen from Bay Area park

"There have been break-ins at the park but nothing like stealing an animal," Rodriguez told SFGATE.
Agriculture
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

London's disgusting 'wet wipe island' to be removed as work begins to excavate 180 tonnes of congealed waste

Wet Wipe Island in London is being excavated to remove 180 tonnes of waste harming the Thames' wildlife and ecology.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Should Humber Bay Park ban motorized boats? For safety, this Toronto resident group says yes | CBC News

Residents are advocating for a ban on motorized watercraft at Humber Park due to safety concerns for swimmers and wildlife.
#marine-conservation
fromNature
3 months ago
Women in technology

#OpenToWork: how laid-off US scientists are coping with shattered careers

fromNature
3 months ago
Women in technology

#OpenToWork: how laid-off US scientists are coping with shattered careers

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

U.S. Fish and Wildlife officer injured by suspect in San Jose

On Friday night, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer was injured during an arrest attempt involving an off-road vehicle in San Jose.
San Francisco
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

5 Canada Geese dead after being struck in Markham, city says | CBC News

Five Canada Geese are dead and two injured after a vehicle incident in Markham.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Environmentalists sue to stop opening of 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Everglades

Environmental groups are suing to stop the construction of an immigrant detention center in the Everglades, citing ecological concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Authorities search for two donkeys spotted in Moreno Valley injured by arrows

"We remind the public that harming a donkey - or any animal - is a criminal offense. The safety and welfare of animals in our community is our priority."
Los Angeles Rams
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. says pangolin, a widely trafficked animal, should be on endangered list

U.S. announces plan to declare seven pangolin species endangered to combat poaching and trafficking.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump officials open up millions of acres in Alaska to drilling and mining

The Trump administration is reversing protections for Alaska's wilderness to prioritize energy production and drilling.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads | KQED

Brown conducted another survey after the crossings were built, and found that not only were animals using the ramps, they were also getting killed less often on the roads - by something like 75%. And these secret crossings only cost $350,000.
San Francisco
fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago

Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast prompts search for suspect

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is searching for the person who stabbed a baby seal multiple times on a beach in Oregon.
Portland
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Who Would Steal New York City's Pigeons? Mother Pigeon Thought She Knew.

Pigeons are being stolen from NYC streets, sparking concern among activists.
Activists suspect local pet store owners are behind the pigeon thefts.
The theft of pigeons links back to illegal live shooting sports.
Pigeons have been stolen in NYC with increasing frequency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sand groomers v turtles: how wildlife is falling foul of the demand for Insta-perfect beaches

Beach tourism in Puglia is threatening loggerhead sea turtle populations by disrupting their natural nesting and hatching processes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Labour's great nature sellout is the worst attack on England's ecosystems I've seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot

The government's planning and infrastructure bill erases decades of environmental protections, allowing developers to destroy habitats as long as they pay a nature restoration levy.
UK politics
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn't count as 'harm' under proposed Trump rule

The Trump administration's proposal risks undermining the Endangered Species Act by narrowing the definition of harm, potentially endangering crucial wildlife habitats.
#elephants
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Bushwick pet store owner denies pigeon theft claims

The co-owner of a Bushwick pet store is accused of trapping pigeons from a local park for sale as hunting targets.
NYC politics
fromsilive
4 months ago

'Some type of oil spill' discovered in Staten Island pond; residents raise alarm about polluted area

A suspected oil spill is polluting a pond near Tottenville High School, alarming residents and threatening local wildlife.
UK politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Wild Things: Wind turbine menace

The UK Government is testing black-painted wind turbines to reduce bird collisions, a revelation that highlights the long-standing threat turbines pose to wildlife.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Admire Seals From Afar, or Pay The Price

Wildlife officials urge New Yorkers to admire seals from a distance to avoid harming them and facing fines.
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