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"Ecologists’ Horror As Nature Reserves Are Emptied Of Insects" [1]

A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides" 

Biodiversity [2]
Chemicals [3]
Climate Change [4]
Pollution [5]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
International [8]
Source: Guardian [9], 06/09/2025
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Big Bill Hands Public Land Near Minnesota Wilderness To Foreign Mining Company [10]

"A little-known provision of Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill would open thousands of acres of public lands at the edge of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters wilderness to a foreign-owned mining company."

Biodiversity [2]
Environmental Politics [11]
Fish & Fisheries [12]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Natural Resources [14]
Pollution [5]
Water & Oceans [15]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [16]
Canada [17]
Source: Public Domain [18], 06/09/2025
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Cutting Off Rhinos’ Horns Is A Last Resort To Stop Poaching. It Works. [19]

"Cutting off the horns of sedated rhinos with a chainsaw has been viewed by wildlife conservationists in Africa for more than 30 years as a necessary evil to save the iconic endangered species from poaching."

Biodiversity [2]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Natural Resources [14]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
Africa [20]
Source: AP [21], 06/06/2025
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Federal Judge Dismisses Iowa Challenge To "Swampbuster" Wetlands Protections [22]

"A federal judge last week sided with environmental groups and US regulators in a dispute with an Iowa landowner over a Farm Bill provision that protects wetlands."

Agriculture [23]
Environmental Studies [24]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Natural Resources [14]
Water & Oceans [15]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [16]
Source: The New Lede [25], 06/06/2025
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Joy As 10 Tasmanian Devil Joeys Emerge From Australia’s Breeding Program [26]

"Experts say four more of the marsupials were expected to conceive in breeding season, which runs from February to June each year" 

Biodiversity [2]
Natural Resources [14]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
Australia & Oceania [27]
Source: Australian AP [28], 06/05/2025
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He Built Airstrip on Protected Land. Now He May Lead the Forest Service. [29]

"Michael Boren, nominated by President Trump, is accused of threatening trail workers with a helicopter, building an airstrip without a permit and putting a cabin on federal property." 

Laws & Regulations [13]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [16]
Source: NYTimes [30], 06/04/2025
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"Trump Admin Faces Legal Action Over Federal Cuts’ Impact on Manatees" [31]

"An environmental group filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue over staffing concerns at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, established specifically to protect the sea cows." 

Biodiversity [2]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Natural Resources [14]
Water & Oceans [15]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [16]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [32]
Source: Inside Climate News [33], 06/03/2025
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"Interior To Reverse Biden Ban On Drilling In Alaska" [34]

"The Trump administration announced Monday it is moving ahead with plans to reopen millions of acres of undisturbed public land to oil and gas drilling, amid a visit by top officials to Alaska this week." "The plan would open up 11 million acres to drilling and remove conditions, including protections for sensitive ecological areas, on oil and gas leases in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska."

Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [4]
Energy & Fuel [35]
Environmental Politics [11]
Laws & Regulations [13]
Natural Resources [14]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [16]
Alaska and Hawaii [36]
Source: E&E News [37], 06/03/2025
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June 4, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Story Grants to Report on Great Apes and One Health in Africa [38]

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network is offering reporting grants to journalists in Africa to support the production of in-depth stories on threats faced by great apes, particularly the impact of disease and other health considerations, as well as conservation strategies to protect these species and their habitats. Deadline: Jun 4, 2025.

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Biodiversity [2]
Journalism & Media [40]
Wildlife [6]
Region: 
International [8]
Africa [20]

From Fear to Fascination — A New Insect Narrative [41]

Media coverage of “bugs” is often sensationalistic and centered on fear and disgust. But conservation photographer and writer Danae Wolfe says journalists should be highlighting the importance, beauty and plight of insects and spiders. Reporting that offers alternative perspectives on these essential creatures can inspire curiosity and admiration, and encourage efforts to protect them. Wolfe on why to write about insects.

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Chemicals [3]
Climate Change [4]
Environmental Health [44]
Environmental Studies [24]
Food [45]
Forests [46]
Journalism & Media [40]
Pollution [5]
Science [47]
Wildlife [6]
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National (U.S.) [16]
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Public [7]
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