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4 Must-Read Graphic Nonfiction Books About the Environment

4 Must-Read Graphic Nonfiction Books About the Environment

As hurricanes, drought and the other symptoms of our climate crisis become increasingly present in our daily lives, many of us are looking for ways to learn more about our changing world. The following beautiful and entertaining works of graphic nonfiction also grapple with difficult issues regarding climate change, fossil fuel extraction and the loss […]

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    EPA to Investigate Tire Chemical Linked to West Coast Salmon Deaths

    EPA to Investigate Tire Chemical Linked to West Coast Salmon Deaths

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to review the use of, and consider prohibiting, the rubber preservative found in tires known as 6PPD, in response to a petition from the Yurok Tribe, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The chemical 6PPD is a rubber preservative used in tires […]

    Nature Reserves 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Nature Reserves 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is a ‘Nature Reserve’? Nature reserves are large areas of land that have been set aside to protect and preserve natural habitat and ecosystems for common, rare and endangered animal and plants species and their natural processes. Designating areas to be protected from human development ensures everyone will have access to […]

    Biden Admin Cancels Oil, Gas Leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

    Biden Admin Cancels Oil, Gas Leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

    The U.S. Department of the Interior announced last week the canceling of oil and gas drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.  The leases were previously sold on Jan. 6, 2021, during former president Donald Trump’s term, but were then suspended by the Biden administration in June 2021. The leases would have […]

    Amazon Deforestation Down 66% From Last July in Lula’s Brazil

    Amazon Deforestation Down 66% From Last July in Lula’s Brazil

    The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest on the planet. It is home to more animal and plant species than any terrestrial ecosystem, including one-third of the world’s tropical trees. This diverse sanctuary is also one of the last refuges for jaguars, pink river dolphins and harpy eagles, according to WWF. Brazil has an […]

    Environmental Leaders From 185 Countries Launch Biodiversity Protection Fund

    Environmental Leaders From 185 Countries Launch Biodiversity Protection Fund

    In a meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)’s Seventh Assembly in Vancouver, Canada on Thursday, representatives from 185 countries agreed to launch a new global conservation fund, with Canada pledging 200 million Canadian dollars and the United Kingdom contributing 10 million pounds. The United Nations is seeking contributions for the protection of 30 percent […]