The U.S. Forest Service announced plans to significantly downgrade its study on risks posed by sulfide-ore copper mining to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The agency is downgrading the promised Environmental Impact Statement to a less rigorous Environment Assessment. We are working hard to gain permanent protection for the Boundary Waters. So we need your help in asking the U.S. […]
Environmental Action shares are a great way to ensure your friends have accurate, timely information about nature and the environment. Help spread the word and encourage your friends to speak out by reposting any or all of these posts.Environmental Action Shares for FacebookEnvironmental Action Shares for TwitterUnless we speak out, Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument — and […]
Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument is an extraordinary place.Located off the coast of New England, these 4,913 square miles of pristine waters hold ancient subsea mountains and a spectacular array of marine wildlife. Endangered sperm and fin whales can be found in these waters. Imperiled Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles swim here too.1Speak out to preserve this special place […]
Bees, sea turtles and butterflies dominated this week’s Environmental Action shares. Please help us spread the word on these and other important environmental issues. Share any (or all) of these posts and build the movement to protect our air, water, wildlife and environment. Environmental Action Shares for FacebookEnvironmental Action Shares for TwitterICYMI: Arnold Schwarzenegger on EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt:“He does […]
A sound economy is impossible without a healthy environment—not the other way around. If more businesses put the planet first, it could have a profound impact. For example, streaming videos online uses a tremendous amount of energy. And, depending on the source of that energy, it can have major impacts on the air we breathe, the water we drink, and our […]
Rusty patched bumble bees are endangered One year ago, the rusty patched bumble bee was listed as endangered — the first bumble bee to be listed in the Continental United States under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).These bees have lost 87 percent of their population over the last 20 years.1 Among the causes? The widespread use of bee-killing pesticides.Rusty patched bumble bees are […]
This week’s Environmental Action shares include posts about monarch butterflies, protecting a treasured national monument in New Mexico, dolphins and more.Please share any (or all) of these posts and help build the movement to protect our air, water, wildlife and environment. Environmental Action Shares for FacebookEnvironmental Action Shares for TwitterThese are dangerous times for America’s wolves — especially in […]
Take action for monarchs around the world here. Monarch butterflies are at risk around the world. Monarch butterflies are an invaluable part of our ecosystem. Colored like orange stained glass windows, monarchs enliven our skies each year during their magnificent journey across the United States to their overwintering homes in southern California and Mexico.But monarch butterflies are at risk. We’ve lost 90 percent […]
Across the US, you’ll find places of stunning natural beauty and rich ecological value. But none are enchanting in quite the same way as the jagged mountain peaks just outside Las Cruces, New Mexico in Organ Mountains – Desert Peaks National Monument.Unfortunately, the Trump administration is set to greenlight destructive private development on these gorgeous public lands.1Please sign our people’s […]
Environmental Action shares this week: North Atlantic right whales, Wyoming wolves and more. Please help us spread the word. Share any (or all) of these posts and build the movement to protect our air, water, wildlife and environment. Environmental Action Shares for FacebookEnvironmental Action Shares for TwitterKnow a kid who loves wolves? This contest lets K-8 students name a Mexican […]
