The U.S. Interior Department recently canceled a rule designed to protect plants and animals identified as threatened with extinction. This move by President Donald Trump’s administration is part of efforts to dismantle parts of the longstanding Endangered Species Act, responding to industry pressures. Without automatic protections, species added to the threatened list will require specific...
Recent regulatory changes mandate that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service now includes the economic impact of habitat protection in its evaluations under the Endangered Species Act. This adjustment could influence decisions about which species receive protection. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may soon list species such as pygmy rabbits and Florida manatees as...
On July 16, 2026, CBS News reported on the relocation of twenty-eight beluga whales from a closed Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States. Federal officials approved an emergency import earlier in the month as part of an international rescue effort. Marineland, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, closed to the public in 2024....
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, some architects are raising concerns about the loss of historic character due to a focus on demolition rather than preservation. These architects point out that replacing older buildings with new developments has already removed landmarks that once mirrored local identity and culture. They urge a stronger commitment...
An unusual scene unfolded in Tasmania, Australia, as Neil the Seal, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, made his presence known. Captured in a photo by Sam Volker Photography, Neil was seen interacting playfully with a traffic cone. This is just one of many notable moments from Neil’s visits to the area, where he attracts both excitement...
Marine ornithologist Tammy Russell recently made a grim discovery on a San Diego beach. During routine surveys, she found numerous dead seabirds, sometimes tangled in washed-up kelp or hidden under rocks. These findings are part of ongoing research conducted by scientists and volunteers to assess the impact of a prolonged marine heat wave affecting parts...
Coho salmon are known for their journey from spawning in freshwater, venturing out to the sea, and returning to their birthplace. However, researchers observed that over the years, some salmon died before they could spawn. This perplexing issue has become a significant concern in the Pacific Northwest, where these salmon were found dead in urban...
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has unexpectedly turned green shortly after reopening. This change follows a multimillion-dollar renovation intended to give the pool an “American flag blue” finish. Workers have been seen adding what appears to be hydrogen peroxide into the pool to combat an algal bloom. Why the Reflecting Pool Turned Green Algal blooms...
A tangled web of rules and regulations is stalling a collaborative effort to address forest management in the United States. Despite interest from both sides of the aisle, progress is hampered by administrative barriers that limit effective action. The management of American forests is crucial for various reasons, including environmental preservation, wildfire prevention, and economic...
In Big Bear, a bald eagle known as Shadow drops a fish to his chicks in a nest atop a Jeffrey pine. Cheers erupt from a pontoon boat on Big Bear Lake, thanks to a live stream camera that broadcasts these eagle family moments. This technology and the protection of this area owe much to...