December 5, 2024
by Lexi Amos
Endangered Species
Forests
After seven years of petitioning, giraffes will likely receive endangered species protections under the ESA. But is this approach adequate to save the thousands of species in peril?
November 9, 2022
by Katya Simon
Forests
International
Natural Resources
Sustainability
For decades, the Amazon rainforest has been an important natural resource in the fight against climate change due to its ability to absorb high levels of carbon dioxide from the air and act as a “carbon sink” for emissions from human activities.[1]…
October 26, 2019
by ustin Holtshouser
Air
Climate change
Endangered Species
Forests
International
Natural Resources
Wildlife
With the consequences of forest fires being felt on both local and global levels, more needs to be done to mitigate these events – domestic government action is essential.
March 28, 2019
by Timothy Park
Endangered Species
Forests
International
Natural Resources
Public Lands
Wildlife
China has been one of the largest contributors to reforestation efforts through its Grain for Green Program. However, have all of their efforts actually helped the environment? One fatal flaw in the program is severely limiting the programs impact on the environment.