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    Endangered Species 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Endangered Species 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts The Endangered Species Act To understand what “endangered species” means, it’s important to unpack the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which followed the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the first piece of federal endangered species legislation. Enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1973, the ESA states that the federal government has a […]

    Deforestation Could Put 84% of North American Lizards at Risk, Study Says

    Deforestation Could Put 84% of North American Lizards at Risk, Study Says

    Deforestation is making lizards in North America more vulnerable because of a lack of shelter from extreme temperatures, according to a new study. Led by scientists at University of Colorado Boulder and Tel Aviv University, the study found that forest loss, alongside climate change, could negatively impact 84% of lizards in North America by 2100. […]

    U.S. Department of Energy Finalizes Washer and Dryer Efficiency Standards

    U.S. Department of Energy Finalizes Washer and Dryer Efficiency Standards

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced finalized energy efficiency standards for washing machines and dryers. According to the DOE, the new standards could save U.S. households a total of $2.2 billion annually on utility costs, with savings of up to $39 billion on energy and water bills over 30 years. Additionally, the measures […]

    Some EU Countries Are Reaching 2030 Sustainability Targets Early

    Some EU Countries Are Reaching 2030 Sustainability Targets Early

    Multiple countries in the EU are already hitting their sustainability goals set for 2030, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed EU countries’ progress on certain goals laid out by the “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” resolution adopted in 2015 by the UN. The resolution set 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including […]

    Biden’s DOE Announces $366 Million for Green Energy Projects in Rural and Remote Areas

    Biden’s DOE Announces $366 Million for Green Energy Projects in Rural and Remote Areas

    The Biden administration has announced that the United States Department of Energy (DOE) will provide $366 million in funding for 17 renewable energy projects in remote and rural areas of the country to alleviate high energy bills and improve reliability. The funding supports the administration’s target of directing 40 percent of climate-related investment benefits to […]

    Bangladesh Bans Capture and Exploitation of Wild Asian Elephants

    Bangladesh Bans Capture and Exploitation of Wild Asian Elephants

    In a “landmark” ruling, Bangladesh’s High Court has suspended all licenses for the adoption of critically endangered wild elephants, meaning they can no longer be legally taken into captivity or exploited, reported the BBC. The ban to protect the approximately 200 wild elephants remaining in Bangladesh was welcomed by animal rights groups. Nearly half the […]