The EPA said today that it will block a the proposed Pebble Mine, which would have extracted copper and gold, to protect a major salmon fishery in Alaska
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Good news for this pristine watershed that is the lifeblood of the Yup’ik, Dena’ina, and Alutiiq peoples throughout Bristol Bay and home to the world’s largest salmon fishery.
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.@EPA vetoed the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska. It’s a win for people. A win for science. And a huge win for #BristolBay! Our statement: nature.ly/3RiRETo
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With a new Global #Biodiversity Framework in place, it’s now time to get to work. @TNC_Nature and partners around the world are developing and implementing innovative finance and policy measures that put #nature at the heart of #climate strategies.
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It’s cold and wet now, but fire will return. prioritizing at-risk landscapes means focused investments to mitigate wildfire risk. works with federal and other partners to protect forests and communities and welcomes today's news!
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#NatureBasedSolutions are a powerful tool to help address climate challenges. Thank you, for developing the SHORRE Act & leading the way with the WRDA legislation. With the support of & , this legislation is an important step forward.
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Our policy & strategy director is recognized as a Power Player in the 2022 Elections by .
Thank you for all you do on behalf of and NY's environmental coalitions , Jessica!
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A first-of-its-kind!🌏
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As the next step in our journey with @Planet and @nature_org to map all utility-scale solar and wind energy on Earth, today we’re adding an initial mapping of the United States to private preview for the Global Renewables Watch: globalrenewableswatch.org
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"The 30×30 target established at the U.N. biodiversity conference is global, meaning that countries can sign onto it without necessarily committing to conserve 30-percent of land and waters within their borders."
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Changing our eating habits to protect our planet can be impactful, but more importantly, food companies also need to evaluate how they contribute to climate change.🌏
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It's time to protect more of nature faster than ever. Here are 10 places to watch over the next year.
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It's been a year since advised that it must update its flood insurance guidelines to minimize development in flood-prone areas and enhance mapping of vulnerable locations. It's time for the agency to finish the job. #FloodFEMA
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Congress may have to start from scratch on #RAWA, but there's still hope for Congress to pass this generational advance for conservation, 's tells 's . #RecoverWildlife
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In 2022, the US experienced 18 billion-plus dollar weather and climate events. Over the last ten years there's been one event on average every 3 weeks: compared to the 1980s when there was one every 4 months. ncei.noaa.gov/access/billion
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Now more than ever, we need to stop, reflect and renew our appreciation for and attention to nature. #NextLevelAgenda #NextLevelIndiana indystar.com/story/opinion/ via
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"We can no longer view climate change as a distant issue – one that only matters to people in the future, or who live far away."
TNC Chief Scientist responds to NOAA's Weather and Climate Disasters report released today.
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To reach the goal of #AmericatheBeautiful means not just more conserved areas but better management of spaces already conserved, tells 's , including steps like more prescribed burns to support the health of Western forests.
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Having had the privilege to work with , I have admired her commitment to supporting younger leaders—particularly women. I look forward to continuing to work on #agriculture and forest #conservation, w/ many opportunities for success over the next two years. #Farmbill
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Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to pass the torch in the U.S. Senate. I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of my term on January 3, 2025.
Read my full statement:
stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-s
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We're celebrating historic news from #Alaska's #BristolBay! An incredible 44,000 acres of healthy lands & waters in the Bristol Bay headwaters are now safe.
Congrats to all who came together in this successful collaboration for people and nature!
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Tackling our planet’s immense challenges happens one acre, one policy win, one day at a time. So what have you helped protect this year?
Take a look at your big wins:
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So who is going to wish us a happy National Bird Day? We're waiting...
#NationalBirdDay
📸: Terry Feeney/TNC Photo Contest 2019
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The most effective and beneficial approach to implementing the #CleanWaterAct is one based on science and respectful of the different uses of our waterways. The #WOTUS rule finalized last week recommits the country to that approach.
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"At a time when over a third of America’s fish and wildlife species are at risk of extinction, [#RAWA] would be the most consequential legislation for wildlife conservation since the Endangered Species Act." - #RecoverWildlife
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Want to advocate in the digital world for a sustainable natural world? Have a passion for policy? We’re hiring! is hiring a new Digital Advocacy Communications Manager. Click on the link to learn more and apply. nature.ly/3VWzAiV
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Overall, the package builds on the critical progress Congress has made in recent years on climate and conservation, and we hope it will continue that progress next year.
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We appreciate the increased U.S. contribution to the Global Environment Facility but this alone will fall short in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. American leadership on the global stage requires far greater and urgent investments to address these crises.
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Three bills support drought solutions throughout the Colorado River basin. This is an important step for a basin that provides water, food, recreation, and energy for 40 million people. Thank you to congressional leaders for including the bills in the final package.
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It includes the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. Both will help the agriculture and forestry sectors utilize natural climate solutions. They are critical to helping combat climate change, and we’re grateful for lawmakers championing these sectors’ roles.
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We’re pleased the package includes steps to end the increasing and substantial abuse by tax shelter syndications of the deduction for conservation easements. Fixing this is a win for nature, landowners, and taxpayers.
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Congressional investment in conservation programs benefits both people and nature. The omnibus will allow important scientific, conservation, and climate resilience work across the federal government to continue on more solid ground.
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Congratulations to conservation and resilience expert on her confirmation as 's Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere! We look forward to working with you. 📸: Debbie McCulliss/TNC Photo Contest 2022
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When lawmakers return to Washington next year, the new Congress must make reintroduction and passage of #RAWA one of its top conservation priorities. As the world recognized this week, we have no more time to waste. #RecoverWildlife
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For a resilient water future, "Nature needs to be included in the decisions that are made," our Trustees Bill Douglass and Jennifer Satre write in the . Read it here:
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“The new Congress must make reintroduction and passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act one of its top conservation priorities.” For the #GreatLakes
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"It is a disheartening loss for nature that – on the same week that international negotiators reached an agreement to curb global biodiversity loss – Congress did not act." - @KameranOnley #RecoverWildlife #RAWA #COP15 nature.org/en-us/newsroom
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"It is a disheartening loss for nature that – on the same week that international negotiators reached an agreement to curb global biodiversity loss – Congress did not act." - #RecoverWildlife #RAWA #COP15
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Be a voice for nature! is seeking a Digital Advocacy Communications Manager to join our U.S. Policy Communications team and make a difference for the planet. Apply at the link and join the herd! nature.ly/3VWzAiV
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Historic achievement @ #COP15 - failure was not an option. Our broken relationship with nature caused the pandemic, this will help repair that connection. Thank you to all who persisted beyond brackets and borders for the best holiday gift imaginable.
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“Make no mistake: this is an historic result for nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework provides a long-needed international blueprint to guide our collective turnaround of nature’s fortunes within this crucial decade." ()
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Leaders: the clock is ticking ⏰
For people & nature, we can't risk #COP15 being a failure. Right now, it hangs in the balance. Our planet is in a state of emergency. Our lives depend on things turning around
RT if you want an ambitious global agreement for nature. #SaveCOP15
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#COP15 negotiations are in the home stretch. While there is hope for key wins, targets are far from the accountability, transparency and ambition needed -Notable area of progress is in financing but seeks stronger, more transformative outcomes. More to come in 24 hrs
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We are living through a make-or-break chapter in the story of life on Earth. Here’s how we take action #ForNature—and our communities: nature.ly/3WwNtVD #NatureNow
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