Endangered Species Act
States acting to ban ivory, protect elephants
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took a strong stand for elephants and rhinos this month by signing into law a
August 21, 2014
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Endangered Species
Endangered Species Act
Would Aldo Leopold support the FWS plan to delist wolves?
“We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then,
August 11, 2014
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Endangered Species Act
Technology joins the fight against poaching
Elephant poaching is on the rise, and the international demand for illegal ivory continues to grow. In China, the ivory trade is extremely profitable; a single elephant tusk weighing 6 pounds can go for $12,700. The business in China is undergoing a crackdown and has largely moved online. In the United States, it is estimated that 30% of the ivory on the market is illegal.
July 25, 2014
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Endangered Species Act
More than 120,000 tell Congress to oppose Doc Hastings plan to weaken the Endangered Species Act
More than 120,000 people have signed a CREDO Mobilize petition started by the Endangered Species Coalition that asks Congress to
June 24, 2014
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Wildlife
Father’s Day first for OR-7!
By now, you’ve likely heard that the wandering wolf known to his legions of followers as “Journey” (and to the
June 13, 2014
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Environment
Last Stand of the Orangutan: The Power is in Your Palm
On May 20th, activists around the world called on major snack food companies to cut conflict palm oil from their
May 27, 2014
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Endangered Species Act
To Save Endangered Species, Everyone Has a Role to Play
By Julie Fox Gorte Species of all shapes and sizes, including many large, charismatic mammals, such as tigers and elephants,
May 22, 2014
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Environment
Killing Wolves: A Hunter-Led War Against Science and Wildlife
In this post from his blog, From the Wild Side, long-time backcountry hunter and western outdoor writer David Stalling strongly
April 8, 2014
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Endangered Species
Driftnets: California’s Deadliest Catch
This post is a guest blog from Todd Steiner, Executive Director of the Endangered Species Coalition member group Turtle Island
March 12, 2014
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Endangered Species Act
The Wolf Called OR7
This is a guest post from Jane Braxton Little. She writes about science and the environment from her base in northern California.
January 13, 2014
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