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Category: Policy

Three Bold Resolutions Reaffirming America’s Commitment To Conservation Pass Through House
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Three Bold Resolutions Reaffirming America’s Commitment To Conservation Pass Through House

November 1, 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. October 25th, 2019. The House recently gathered to hear a resolution set forth for the consideration of…

Skyrocketing Natural Resource Revenues Mean More Money For Conservation
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Skyrocketing Natural Resource Revenues Mean More Money For Conservation

October 28, 2019

PICTURED: An offshore oil platform off the coast of Brazil. Photo credit wikimedia CC 3.0 Brazil. According to a…

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UPDATE: Imprisoned Iranian Wildlife Biologists Have Their Death Penalty Charges Dropped

October 18, 2019

PICTURED: Top row from left to right, Sam Rajabi, Houman Jowkar, Niloufar Bayani, Morad Tahbaz, and bottom row, from…

As Wildfires Rage In Forests Across The Globe, Sec. Bernhardt Prepares For Fire Season At Home
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As Wildfires Rage In Forests Across The Globe, Sec. Bernhardt Prepares For Fire Season At Home

August 22, 2019

PICTURED: The 2017 La Tuna Fire, the biggest in Los Angeles’ history. Photo credit: Scott L“More than 21,000 square…

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UPDATE: Imprisoned Iranian Scientists Trying To Save Their 50 Remaining Cheetahs Go On Hunger Strike

August 12, 2019

PICTURED: Top row from left to right, Sam Rajabi, Houman Jowkar, Niloufar Bayani, Morad Tahbaz, and bottom row, from…

Imprisoned Iranian Scientists Trying To Save Their 50 Remaining Cheetahs Go On Hunger Strike – Hashtag To Join Them For 24 Hours
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Imprisoned Iranian Scientists Trying To Save Their 50 Remaining Cheetahs Go On Hunger Strike – Hashtag To Join Them For 24 Hours

August 10, 2019

PICTURED: Top row from left to right, Sam Rajabi, Houman Jowkar, Niloufar Bayani, Morad Tahbaz, and bottom row, from…

Peru Comes Good On Immense 2014 Commitments To Conserving Their Natural Treasures
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Peru Comes Good On Immense 2014 Commitments To Conserving Their Natural Treasures

July 18, 2019

PICTURED: Organizers and leaders smile on closing of the Amazon portion of Peru’s Natural Legacy. Photo credit Gordon and…

How To Curb Rising World Temperatures Without Getting Rid Of Fossil Fuels
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How To Curb Rising World Temperatures Without Getting Rid Of Fossil Fuels

July 7, 2019

In April, World at Large reported on an ambitious plan to combat rising world temperatures that earned researchers at…

President Trump’s 2020 Budget Includes 6x More Funding For National Forests And Firefighting
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President Trump’s 2020 Budget Includes 6x More Funding For National Forests And Firefighting

April 9, 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. April 9th 2019. The Senate Committee for Energy and Natural Resources met today to go over the…

That Green New Deal Receives No Votes May Suggest Disunity Among Democrats
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That Green New Deal Receives No Votes May Suggest Disunity Among Democrats

March 31, 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. March 26th, 2019: Congress rejected a proposal that would create a much discussed and publicized Green New…

Wildlife Researchers Trying To Save Iran’s Last Remaining Cheetahs Could Face Death Penalty
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Wildlife Researchers Trying To Save Iran’s Last Remaining Cheetahs Could Face Death Penalty

March 17, 2019

9 Iranian wildlife conservationists from the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation (PWHF) were imprisoned by Iranian Revolutionary Guards last year…

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House And Senate Reauthorize America’s Most Important Conservation/Recreation Fund

March 10, 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. FEBRUARY 26TH 2019: In a fortifying display of bi-partisan cooperation, the House voted with an overwhelming majority…

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