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BiodiveristyNew species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinhahttps://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn8kdxgxlkeoGuatemalan zoo breeds rare lizards in bid to save endangered specieshttps://www.reuters.com/business/environment/guatemalan-zoo-breeds-rare-lizards-bid-save-endangered-species-2026-07-08/Critically Endangered White-Rumped Vulture Returns to Cambodia Refuge After Years of Efforthttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/critically-endangered-white-rumped-vulture-returns-to-cambodia-refuge-after-years-of-effort/Numbat conservation efforts pull native species from brink of extinctionhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-12/numbats-pulled-from-immediate-extinction-risk/106903786
DrawdownCalifornia solar surged ahead of gas in the first 5 months of 2026https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/california-solar-surged-ahead-gas-073000508.htmlBiodiversityScientists Capture First-Ever Images of Cozumel Dwarf Foxhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-the-first-ever-photographs-of-cozumels-elusive-dwarf-fox-one-of-the-rarest-canids-in-the-world-180988961/US to create genomic and cellular 'BioVault' for endangered specieshttps://www.ksl.com/article/51545832/us-to-create-genomic-and-cellular-biovault-for-endangered-specie
On this episode we talk with Allison Kreis, our 2026 Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship winner, Project Dragonfly student, and cofounder of La Tierra Del Jaguar, a non-profit based in Sonora Mexico for the conservation of Jaguars and Jaguar habitat. We talk about conservation in Sonora, the organization she’s started and the work she is doing for her master’s degree within her community.Please check out the social media pages and website for La Tierra del Jaguar and see how you can help. @latierradeljaguar latierradeljaguar.orgAlso here is an article about Sonora being a food destination for Bacanora that Allison provided:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-of-the-world-2026/article/best-food-destinationsHosts is Austin ParkerProducer is Austin ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studio
Wildlife Service Designates 1.5 Million Acres of Critical Habitat for Rusty Patched Bumble Beehttps://xerces.org/news/organizational-news/us-fish-wildlife-service-designates-15-million-acres-of-critical-habitatMangrove forests are healing after decades of human destructionhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4pk07npvvo
DrawdownIUCN launches IslandPlas plastic recovery network in Zanzibar, Tanzaniahttps://iucn.org/news/202605/iucn-launches-islandplas-plastic-recovery-network-zanzibar-tanzania RewildingIUCN SSC and Fundación Parque Jaime Duque launch a new Center for Species Survival to aid endangered wildlife in ColombiaWolf enters Sequoia National Park for 1st time in more than 100 yearshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/wolf-enters-sequoia-national-park-for-first-time-in-more-than-100-years/ar-AA23rk1LRecord Release of 842 Critically Endangered Corroboree Frogs in NSWhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/northern-corroboree-frogs-released-into-the-wild-nsw-taronga-zoo/106670248Plant believed extinct for 60 years suddenly reappearshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260517211447.htm
DrawdownScientists Unveil Hemp Alternative to Plastic That Can Withstand Boiling Water and Stretch to 1,600% its Sizehttps://phys.org/news/2026-04-hemp-based-thermoplastic-greener-alternative.htmlBiodiversityRare Dove Extinct In The Wild Hatches At San Diego Zoo Safari Parkhttps://patch.com/california/san-diego/rare-dove-extinct-wild-hatches-san-diego-zoo-safari-parkKenyan conservationists reintroduce rare, critically endangered Bongo into the wildhttps://apnews.com/article/endangered-kenya-mountain-bongos-reintroduced-wild-ebb168684b408dbd34d663e88c17bc53
AwardsNigeria's Iroro Tanshi wins Goldman Environmental Prize for trying to save batshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0krm128mgyoBiodiversityNew Orleans aquarium rescues and rehabilitates 35 of the world's most endangered sea turtleshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/new-orleans-aquarium-rescues-and-rehabilitates-35-of-the-world-s-most-endangered-sea-turtles/ar-AA20YzEwCritically endangered Borneo orangutan born at Madrid zoohttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260415-critically-endangered-borneo-orangutan-born-at-madrid-zooCritical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern Stateshttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/critical-habitat-protected-for-four-mussel-species-across-17-eastern-midwestern-states-2026-04-24/
RewildingSecond hazel dormouse reintroduction planned at Bradgate Parkhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvxkdlkegnoEndangered gray wolf from SF Zoo heads to New Mexico for conservation breedinghttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/endangered-gray-wolf-from-sf-zoo-heads-to-new-mexico-for-conservation-breeding/ar-AA20cdJnDrawdownAnalysis: UK emissions fall 2.4% in 2025 as coal hits 400-year lowhttps://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-emissions-fall-2-4-in-2025-as-coal-hits-400-year-low/Hawaii is turning ocean plastic into roads to fight pollution https://www.sciencenews.org/article/hawaii-plastic-pollution-recycle-roads
DrawdownPlastic bottles recycled into Parkinson's drug using bacteriahttps://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/plastic-bottles-transformed-into-parkinsons-drug-using-bacteria-410719How we turned plastic waste into vinegar: A sunlight‑powered breakthroughhttps://theconversation.com/how-we-turned-plastic-waste-into-vinegar-a-sunlight-powered-breakthrough-276735BiodiversityMexico's monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk specieshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/20/mexico-monarch-butterfly-population-increasesAotearoa (New Zealand) Tohorā Oranga Bill: legal personhood of whaleshttps://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/new-zealand-bill-seeks-personhood-for-whales/
BiodiversityKazakhstan plants tens of thousands of trees in giant effort to reintroduce tigershttps://www.livescience.com/animals/cats/kazakhstan-plants-tens-of-thousands-of-trees-in-giant-effort-to-reintroduce-tigersCritically endangered kākāpō parrot has standout breeding seasonhttps://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/03/critically-endangered-kakapo-parrot-has-standout-breeding-season/Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guineahttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/05/marsupials-discovered-new-guinea?share=redditLarge tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UKhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/09/large-tortoiseshell-butterfly-no-longer-extinct-ukCritically Endangered Okapi Calf Born at Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Centerhttps://newsroom.audubonnatureinstitute.org/critically-endangered-okapi-calf-born-at-freeport-mcmoran-audubon-species-survival-center/
DeforestationAmazon deforestation on pace to be the lowest on record, says Brazilhttps://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/amazon-deforestation-on-pace-to-be-the-lowest-on-record-says-brazil/Biodiversity158 Giant Endangered Tortoises Released on Galápagos Island Where They'd Been Extinct for 200 yearshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wn1jrzk4goOnce on the edge of extinction, stork found in Georgia to be removed from endangered species listhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/once-on-the-edge-of-extinction-stork-found-in-georgia-to-be-removed-from-endangered-species-list/ar-AA1Wq17NMilestone for Rewilding as Ostriches Return to Saudi Desert After 100-year Absencehttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/milestone-for-rewilding-as-ostriches-return-to-saudi-desert-after-100-year-absence/Mountain lions gain protection under California’s Endangered Species Acthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/13/california-mountain-lions-endangered-species-actPanama's golden frogs beat extinctionhttps://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/golden-frogs-going-back-nature
DrawdownWorld’s first hydrogen heating system warms buildings without carbon emissionshttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-first-hydrogen-based-heating-systemBiodiversityWild European bison are roaming the Carpathian Mountains for the first time in 100 yearshttps://reasonstobecheerful.world/rewilding-european-bison-gentle-giant-returns/Wolf Found in Los Angeles for the First Time in a Centuryhttps://e360.yale.edu/digest/wolf-los-angelesBermuda snail thought to be extinct now thrives after a decade’s efforthttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/07/bermuda-snail-thought-to-be-extinct-now-thrives-after-a-decades-effort
ProtectionsCritical wetland in Angola gets formal Ramsar recognitionhttps://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/01/critical-wetland-in-angola-gets-formal-ramsar-recognition/ DrawdownSolar met 61% of US electricity demand growth in 2025https://electrek.co/2026/01/16/us-electricity-demand-surged-in-2025-solar-handled-61-percent/ BiodiversityFederal Judge Protects Desert Tortoises From California Off-Road Vehicleshttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/federal-judge-protects-desert-tortoises-from-california-off-road-vehicles-2026-01-26/email_view/Bronx Zoo Debuts Endangered Pygmy Slow Loris Baby, First Primate Born in New Worldhttps://newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25831/Bronx-Zoo-Debuts-Endangered-Pygmy-Slow-Loris-Baby-First-Primate-Born-in-New-World-of-Darkness-Exhibit.aspx
DesalNorway: World’s first subsea desalination plant set to launch in 2026https://www.newscientist.com/article/2506884-worlds-first-subsea-desalination-facility-will-start-running-in-2026/BiodiversityStingless bees from the Amazon granted legal rights in world firsthttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/29/stingless-bees-from-the-amazon-granted-legal-rights-in-world-firstSaudi Arabia to reintroduce lions after more than 100 yearshttps://neom.directory/neom-news/saudi-arabia-to-reintroduce-lions-after-more-than-100-years#google_vignetteRare North Atlantic right whale see uptick in birthshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/science/biology/rare-north-atlantic-right-whale-baby-boom-stuns-scientists/ar-AA1Uc7OwEndangered Lake Sturgeon released in 3 Ohio rivershttps://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/lake-sturgeon-released-in-cuyahoga-river-as-ohio-expands-recovery-effortIncredibly Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Have Just Been Born In The Wildhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86v3y45pyyo.ampSierra Nevada yellow-legged frog reintroduced in Tahoe National Foresthttps://www.theunion.com/news/sierra-nevada-yellow-legged-frog-reintroduced-in-tahoe-national-forest/article_36a35afe-488a-4c20-ab20-d6be033db5c0.html
DecouplingEconomic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study findshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/11/economic-growth-no-longer-linked-to-carbon-emissions-in-most-of-the-world-study-findsRewildFlat-headed cats reappear in Thailand after 29-year absencehttps://news.mongabay.com/2025/12/year-end-good-news-as-flat-headed-cats-reappear-in-thailand-after-29-year-absence/CleanupEnvironmentalists claim a victory in efforts to clean up Long Island Soundhttps://gothamist.com/news/environmentalist-claim-a-victory-in-efforts-to-clean-up-long-island-sound
WowEU strikes deal on climate target to cut emissions by 90% by 2040https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20251208IPR32091/2040-climate-target-deal-on-a-90-emissions-reduction-in-eu-climate-lawEcosia invites Nobel Committee to establish inaugural Climate and Planetary Health Prizehttps://news.cision.com/communication-works/r/ecosia-invites-nobel-committee-to-establish-inaugural-climate-and-planetary-health-prize,c4279491RewildMaryland Zoo Announces Birth of 8 Critically Endangered African Penguin Chickshttps://www.marylandzoo.org/news-and-updates/2025/12/maryland-zoo-announces-birth-of-african-penguin-chicks/Reforestation and wild pig decline spark surge in miniature deer in Singaporehttps://news.mongabay.com/2025/12/reforestation-and-wild-pig-decline-spark-surge-in-miniature-deer-in-singapore/Jaguar spotted at watering hole in Arizona, 5th endangered cat seen in area over last 15 yearshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/jaguar-spotted-arizona-5th-endangered-cat-seen-last-15-years/
Tech CRISPR wheat that makes its own fertilizerhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251123115435.htmWater conservation5.5 Billion Gallons of Water Captured During Recent Storms, Enough to Serve Almost 68,000 L.A. Households Annuallyhttps://mayor.lacity.gov/news/mayor-bass-announces-nearly-55-billion-gallons-water-captured-during-recent-storms-enoughLand Back10,000 acres north of Lake Tahoe to be returned to California tribe in historic land dealhttps://www.sfgate.com/renotahoe/article/california-washoe-tribe-loyalton-land-deal-21202731.phpRewildingEndangered bandicoots given new home free of feral predators in regional NSW https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-16/bandicoots-given-a-new-home-mallee-cliffs-national-park/105995106
RewildingScientists Are Releasing the Lovingly Nicknamed 'Snot Otters' Into Ohio Waterways in a Big Success for Conservationhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-elusive-snot-otters-are-being-released-into-ohio-waterways-180987663/ForestsExclusive: Norway to invest about $3 billion in forest conservation fundhttps://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/norway-invest-3-billion-tfff-forest-conservation-fund-2025-11-06/Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits 11-year low ahead of COP30https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/brazils-amazon-deforestation-falls-11-12-months-through-july-2025-10-30/
Coastal Community Resilience Specialist, Alaska Sea Grant with the University of Alaska Fairbanks. We talk about coastal resilience throughout the whole of Alaska, which has more coastline than the lower 48 combined and diverse variety of communities, so he has his work cut out for him. Thank you again to Dr. Holen for talking with us, Alaska is such an important place and we really appreciate the time and love the work he and his team are doing. Please check out his websites at adaptalaska.orgProducers are Austin Parker and Geoff LeechHost is Austin ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studiosThanks for tuning in, please like, comment, and subscribe if you want to help. We’ll talk to you next time.Thank you again to the sponsor of this episode Tidal Influence. Check out their website for more information and how you can get involved: http://www.tidalinfluence.com/
Cloud SeedingDelhi turns to cloud seeding to spur rain, curb pollutionhttps://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/delhi-turns-cloud-seeding-spur-rain-curb-pollution-2025-10-28/DeforestationInvestors managing $3 trillion in assets urge countries to stop deforestationhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/investors-managing-3-trillion-in-assets-urge-countries-to-stop-deforestation/ar-AA1OPdytFishSalmon seen for first time in century after historic Calif. dam removalhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/salmon-seen-for-first-time-in-century-after-historic-calif-dam-removal/ar-AA1PgTm4California Phases Out The Last Set Gillnetshttps://ktla.com/news/california/california-passes-law-to-phase-out-gillnet-fishing-in-state-waters-to-protect-underwater-wildlife/
guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ9vDCng51YwZcXjcpTcnXqTlRspKJmevErxGOdhj0OeF0LzjfAqCdf5rlehlNuCRdCeFghJ9cNnF6wEwO2XjTW0YcHdDGnQiSCu7sJ8dD4rKwXUFU5nZVmnLl3GVMwx53qu41GCSYAMTsV_zOYxEi0xyXmaMYtR_sblS6uhUAe6Amazon Communities Deliver “Unprecedented” Conservation Winshttps://scitechdaily.com/amazon-communities-deliver-unprecedented-conservation-wins/UNESCO Adds an Area the Size of Bolivia to Biosphere Reserve System to Protect 5% of the World's Landhttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/unesco-adds-an-area-the-size-of-bolivia-to-biosphere-reserve-system-to-protect-5-of-the-worlds-land/
On today’s Conservation Conversations episode we talk with Dr. Kelton McMahon. Dr. McMahon is an associate professor in biological oceanography and runs the ocean Ecogeochemistry lab at the University of Rhode Island graduate school of oceanography. We really dive into the science on this one, but I promise it all comes together perfectly. Enjoy our conversation with Dr. McMahon!Please check out the Ecogeochemistry lab’s website and find Kelton on Social Media if you want to follow their work!. https://keltonmcmahon.com/ @oceanecogeochemlab Host and producer is Austin ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to helpThank you again to the sponsor of this episode Tidal Influence. Check out their website for more information and how you can get involved: http://www.tidalinfluence.com/
System change$115M gift — the largest ever for ASU — to establish School of Conservation Futureshttps://news.asu.edu/20250922-environment-and-sustainability-115M-gift-largest-ever-asu-establishes-walton-school-conservation-futures'Something is working': UN climate chief optimistic about green transitionhttps://www.worldenergydata.org/something-is-working-un-climate-chief-optimistic-about-green-transition/InfrastructureRecycled glass could help fend off coastal erosionhttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/recycled-glass-fend-off-coastal-erosionCalifornia’s First Solar Panel-Covered Canal Is Now Fully Onlinehttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/california-first-canal-array-project-nexusRewildNew pack of endangered Mexican gray wolves debuts at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoohttps://komonews.com/news/local/new-pack-of-endangered-mexican-gray-wolves-debuts-at-seattles-woodland-park-zoo-conservation-safe-livestock-cattle-conflict-pacific-northwestThe return of the red macaw to the Iberá Wetlands: an ecological and hopeful rebirth in Corrienteshttps://noticiasambientales.com/animals/the-return-of-the-red-macaw-to-the-ibera-wetlands-an-ecological-and-hopeful-rebirth-in-corrientes/Largest turtle nest in the world revealed in drone studyhttps://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/09/largest-turtle-nest-in-the-world-revealed-in-drone-study/
Welcome to a Bonus Pelecanus episode where we highlight the 2025 recipient of our Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship, Sanjana Ramesh. She is a graduate student with Project Dragonfly in D.C.. We did a deep dive episode with Sanjana last year and this year she is our scholarship recipient. Thank you so much to Sanjana for taking the time to talk with us, and for all of the amazing work she is doing. The Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship will be open for applications for project dragonfly students again in the Spring of 2026, check our Pelecanus.org scholarship page for more information. We are a 501C3 non-profit organization that takes tax deductible donations if you’d like to contribute to the Carrie Wilson memorial programs or to Pelecanus in general. Check out her article she mentions in the episode here:https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/roots-and-wings-south-asian-women-shaping-the-future-of-conservationThank you again to our sponsor Tidal Influence. Check them out at tidalinfluence.com
TechnologyFirst onshore wave energy project in the U.S. launches in Los Angeleshttps://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/eco-wave-energy-project-port-of-los-angeles/RewildingAustralian scientists release captive-bred endangered mountain frogshttps://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250908/562aab2024d1431ea28a9ff84d75e70b/c.html‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drivehttps://focusingonwildlife.com/news/were-winning-a-battle-mexicos-jaguar-numbers-up-30-in-conservation-drive/#google_vignetteRediscoveriesSmall Rabbit with a Black Tail Not Seen in 120 Years Found Hopping Around Mexican Mountainshttps://www.rewild.org/press/found-small-enigmatic-rabbit-with-black-tail-lost-to-science-for-more-thanEndangered pallid sturgeon discovered in Des Moines Riverhttps://www.iowadnr.gov/news-release/2025-08-26/federally-endangered-pallid-sturgeon-discovered-iowas-des-moines-riverMammal feared extinct was recognized from Australian magazine. Now it's thrivinghttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/mammal-feared-extinct-was-recognized-from-australian-magazine-now-it-s-thriving/ar-AA1LTO44
BiodiversitySniffer dogs may have rediscovered a lost population of Sumatran rhinoshttps://news.mongabay.com/2025/08/sniffer-dogs-may-have-rediscovered-a-lost-population-of-sumatran-rhinos/France Sees a Doubling of Eagle Mating Pairs After Decades of Successful Workhttps://focusingonwildlife.com/news/france-sees-a-doubling-of-eagle-mating-pairs-after-decades-of-successful-work/100-year-old endangered tortoises at Pa. zoo become parents of 16https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/tortoise-hatchlings-born-of-century-old-parents-come-out-of-their-shells-at-philadelphia-zoo/ar-AA1KT73TExperts thrilled as critically endangered Amur leopard makes stunning comeback -https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/experts-thrilled-critically-endangered-predator-223000616.html
WolvesFederal court overturns decision denying Endangered Species protections to wolveshttps://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/federal-court-overturns-fish-and-wildlife-service-decision-to-delist-gray-wolf-in-the-westBaby Endangered SpeciesNashville Zoo welcomes new clouded leopard cub, helping preserve endangered specieshttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/nashville-zoo-welcomes-new-clouded-leopard-cub-helping-preserve-endangered-speciesBrevard Zoo welcomes new baby zebra, offspring of endangered specieshttps://brevardzoo.org/news/welcoming-a-baby-grevys-zebra/Czech zoo welcomes 4 rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct in the wildhttps://apnews.com/article/czech-zoo-barbary-lion-cubs-3376f7e3740469568fb1555260c6bd5d
BiodiversityJaguar population doubles around Brazil’s Iguaçu Fallshttps://news.mongabay.com/short-article/jaguar-population-doubles-around-brazils-iguacu-falls/Rare pygmy hippo born in Kansas zoo offers hope for endangered specieshttps://news.mongabay.com/short-article/rare-pygmy-hippo-born-in-kansas-zoo-offers-hope-for-endangered-species/Experts thrilled as incredibly rare birds hatch at zoohttps://www.yahoo.com/news/experts-thrilled-incredibly-rare-birds-113044943.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWNvc2lhLm9yZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ9vDCng51YwZcXjcpTcnXqTlRspKJmevErxGOdhj0OeF0LzjfAqCdf5rlehlNuCRdCeFghJ9cNnF6wEwO2XjTW0YcHdDGnQiSCu7sJ8dD4rKwXUFU5nZVmnLl3GVMwx53qu41GCSYAMTsV_zOYxEi0xyXmaMYtR_sblS6uhUAe6Return of wolves to Yellowstone has led to a surge in aspen trees unseen for 80 yearshttps://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/return-of-wolves-to-yellowstone-has-led-to-a-surge-in-aspen-trees-unseen-for-80-yearsNepal launches action plan to boost endangered dhole conservationhttps://news.mongabay.com/short-article/nepal-launches-action-plan-to-boost-endangered-dhole-conservation/
On today’s Conservation Conversations episode we talk with Rosanna Xia. Rosanna is an author, documentary filmmaker and environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times, where she specializes in stories about the coast and ocean. Her new book called California Against the Sea is out now wherever you purchase books, but we always like to recommend your local independent book store. Let’s get straight to our conversation with Rosanna about the future of California’s coast!Please find her book, documentary Out of Plan Sight, and all of her work with the LA Times. She’s published so many great stories. You can find her on social media at @rosanna.xia and her website https://www.rosannaxia.com/ and help support her in getting these kinds of stories out to the world.Host and producer is Austin ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to help
AwardsSan Diego Zoo, Safari Park win prestigious botanic gardens awardhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/06/its-not-all-about-the-animals-san-diego-zoo-safari-park-win-prestigious-botanic-gardens-award/Clean!Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after more than a centuryhttps://apnews.com/article/paris-seine-river-swimming-4ba28e3b0c9c224a1811f538df2a208eIn Zion National Park, ‘the Smog Is Gone’https://www.dailygood.org/news/?nid=5104RewildingArizona Game and Fish is using beavers to help restore wetland habitatshttps://www.kjzz.org/science/2025-07-04/arizona-game-and-fish-is-using-beavers-to-help-restore-wetland-habitatsGeorgia's bald eagle population takes flight as rebound continues years after near extinctionhttps://georgiarecorder.com/2025/07/04/georgias-bald-eagle-population-takes-flight-as-rebound-continues-years-after-near-extinction/“Bird of Legend” reappears in Malaysia after more than a centuryhttps://www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07/07/bird-of-legend-reappears-in-malaysia-after-more-than-a-century/
WaterCalifornia achieved significant groundwater recharge last year, state report sayshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-06-24/california-2024-groundwater-reportProtected areasMajor breakthrough in marine conservation unveiled at UN Ocean Conferencehttps://iucn.org/press-release/202506/major-breakthrough-marine-conservation-unveiled-un-ocean-conferenceChina is building the world’s largest national parks systemhttps://www.daily8.com/en/article/d4b90b7c59a3e4f6864166970e9ab46bCalifornia’s Marine Protected Area Network Recognized as International Gold Standard for Marine Conservationhttps://opc.ca.gov/2025/06/for-immediate-release-californias-marine-protected-area-network-recognized-as-international-gold-standard-for-marine-conservation/
On today’s Conservation Conversations episode we talk with Karina Johnston, a PHD candidate at UCSB, a coastal habitat restoration ecologist formerly with Tidal Influence, and the newly appointed executive director of Heal the Ocean, a southern California nonprofit. She has so much experience and a wealth of knowledge to share, so let’s get straight to it with Karina as part of our series on coastal resiliency!Thank you again to Karina for taking the time to talk with us. It’s the work like what she does that can give us all hope for the future of the CA coastline. Please check out the Tidal Influence or Heal the Ocean website and get involved with them, or wherever you can. http://www.tidalinfluence.com/https://www.healtheocean.org/Host and producer is Austin ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to help!
LandCalifornia’s largest ‘land-back’ deal returns 47,000 acres to tribehttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/05/3094125/0/en/Largest-Ever-Land-Back-Conservation-Deal-in-Calif-Now-Complete-Western-Rivers-Conservancy-Conveys-Final-Acreage-to-Yurok-Tribe-in-a-47-000-Acre-Effort-Critical-to-the-Salmon-Wildli.htmlNewly-declared conservation area in Peru is home to pink dolphins, giant armadilloshttps://phys.org/news/2025-06-newly-declared-area-peru-home.htmlBiodiversityThree new wolf packs discovered in Northern Californiahttps://phys.org/news/2025-05-wolf-northern-california.htmlWestern quolls and brushtail possums thrive in Australian national park a decade after reintroductionhttps://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/western-quolls-and-brushtail-possums-thrive-a-decade-after-reintroduction-to-national-park-1-335680/Endangered snow leopard cub born at Kent big cat sanctuaryhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwqy3q4zeno
RewildingExperts celebrate as rare parrot makes miraculous comeback from brink of extinction: 'They're already ready to fly'https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/red-tailed-amazon-parrots-brazil/2025 Lion census shows 32% population risehttps://indianexpress.com/article/explained/out-of-the-woods-in-gujarat-why-asiatic-lions-future-cant-be-secured-by-numbers-alone-10022963/Spectacular creature makes stunning comeback after decades of absencehttps://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/bearded-vulture-chick-spain-conservation/
WaterCity of Phoenix encouraging residents to harvest rainwater this summerhttps://www.abc15.com/weather/impact-earth/city-of-phoenix-encouraging-residents-to-harvest-rainwater-this-summerHow California’s farmers can recharge the aquifers they’ve drainedhttps://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/california-groundwater-study-central-valley-drought-managed-aquifer-recharge/DrawdownThis Solar-Powered Device Sucks CO2 From the Air—and Turns It Into Fuelhttps://gizmodo.com/this-solar-powered-reactor-sucks-co2-from-the-air-and-turns-it-into-fuel-2000563558Genetically enhanced crops proposed as scalable solution for CO₂ removalhttps://phys.org/news/2025-05-genetically-crops-scalable-solution.htmlMarineIUCN launches project to combat marine plastic pollution in the Pacifichttps://iucn.org/news/202504/iucn-launches-project-combat-marine-plastic-pollution-pacificIndonesia plans 200000 hectares of new marine conservation areas in 2025https://en.antaranews.com/news/354329/indonesia-targets-200-thousand-hectares-marine-conservation-growthRewildingCaptive-Bred Axolotls Can Survive in the Wild, Sparking Hope for the Endangered Specieshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/captive-bred-axolotls-can-survive-in-the-wild-offering-hope-for-the-critically-endangered-amphibians-180986543/Study suggests there are more jaguars in the Amazon than previously thoughthttps://news.mongabay.com/short-article/study-suggests-there-are-more-jaguars-in-the-amazon-than-previously-thought/
DrawdownSmall coal town shocks experts by building first-of-its-kind plant: 'The cultural aspect of this is so bedeviling'https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/delta-utah-hydrogen-power-plant-transformation-community/BiodiversityMystical eagle thought to be extinct in Mexico reappears in Chiapashttps://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/believed-extinct-mexico-harpy-eagle-resurfaces-chiapas/Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey findshttps://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/endangered-sea-turtle-populations-show-signs-recovery-half-world-surve-rcna201788Critically endangered plant species once thought extinct makes extraordinary return to the wild: 'We hope to inspire greater awareness and action'https://www.yahoo.com/news/critically-endangered-species-once-thought-111518884.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWNvc2lhLm9yZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ9vDCng51YwZcXjcpTcnXqTlRspKJmevErxGOdhj0OeF0LzjfAqCdf5rlehlNuCRdCeFghJ9cNnF6wEwO2XjTW0YcHdDGnQiSCu7sJ8dD4rKwXUFU5nZVmnLl3GVMwx53qu41GCSYAMTsV_zOYxEi0xyXmaMYtR_sblS6uhUAe6
New plastic dissolves in the ocean overnight, leaving no microplasticshttps://newatlas.com/materials/plastic-dissolves-ocean-overnight-no-microplastics/California's first solar-over-canal project now generating electricityhttps://abc30.com/post/californias-first-solar-canal-project-now-generating-electricity/16120467/A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolfhttps://www.npr.org/2025/04/08/nx-s1-5355686/dire-wolf-extinct-colossal-biosciences
RewildingBighorn sheep reintroduced to Franklin Mountains in major conservation effort https://www.ktsm.com/news/bighorn-sheep-reintroduced-to-franklin-mountains-in-major-conservation-effort/DrawdownWorld's First Carbon Capture Plant Powered Directly by Wind Plannedhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/worlds-first-carbon-capture-plant-powered-directly-by-wind-planned/Al Gore’s Just Climate fund raises $175M from Microsoft and CalSTRS for nature-based climate investmentshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/18/al-gores-just-climate-fund-raises-175m-from-microsoft-and-calstrs-for-nature-based-climate-investments/
BiodiversityHistoric beaver release marks conservation milestone in Englandhttps://beavertrust.org/historic-first-official-wild-beaver-release-in-england/Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fieldshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l049zkvezoUN biodiversity talks officially concluded on Feb. 28, with countries agreeing on a strategy to increase finance for biodiversity to $200 billion annually by 2030https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/un-biodiversity-talks-end-with-nations-backing-200-billion-per-year-plan-to-protect-natureInnovationScientists Create Water-Harvesting Technology That Uses Kitchen Scraps and Seashellshttps://decrypt.co/308348/scientists-clean-water-harvesting-technologyEarth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpadhttps://dnyuz.com/2025/02/23/earths-1st-asteroid-mining-prospector-heads-to-the-launchpad/
WildlifeBison Are Bringing Back Biodiversity to Britainhttps://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/bison-rewilding-britain-kent-reintroduction-b2117273.htmlCDFW Captures and Collars 12 Gray Wolves in Northern California https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-captures-and-collars-12-gray-wolves-in-northern-californiaInnovationsJapan deploys giant tidal turbine to generate massive powerCargo ship captures CO2 from its own exhausts and stores it on-deckhttps://www.cnn.com/travel/calcarea-trap-co2-cargo-ships-spc/index.html
Camera TrapsHidden trail cameras capture footage of South America's largest mammal once believed extincthttps://www.yahoo.com/news/hidden-trail-cameras-capture-footage-104553589.html3 endangered tiger cubs caught on camera in Thai national park for first time https://phys.org/news/2025-01-trio-rare-tiger-cubs-thai.htmlInnovationsCornell Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Durable and Recyclable Plastichttps://scitechdaily.com/cornell-researchers-create-first-of-its-kind-durable-and-recyclable-plastic/Scientists create 'molecular trap' to remove pollutants from waterhttps://phys.org/news/2025-01-scientists-molecular-pollutants.htmlUS to turn wastewater into freshwater with nuclear powerhttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/nuclear-energy-water-desalination-texas
LegalLegal Victory Secures Endangered Species Act Decisions for 76 Species Across U.S.https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/legal-victory-secures-endangered-species-act-decisions-for-76-species-across-us-2025-01-16/Protected AreasIUCN ROWA Celebrates the Inclusion of Seven New Sites from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and the UAE in the Green Listhttps://iucn.org/news/202501/iucn-rowa-celebrates-inclusion-seven-new-sites-jordan-saudi-arabia-lebanon-and-uaeWildlifeFrom 150,000 Pups to None At All, Fur Seals Return to California Islands After 150 Yearshttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/from-150000-pups-to-none-at-all-fur-seals-return-to-california-islands-after-150-years/First Otter Sighting in Normandy Since 1932: A Triumph for Conservation Effortshttps://www.connexionfrance.com/news/video-first-otter-for-nearly-a-century-captured-on-normandy-camera/697651
Five Hawaiian crows released into forest after decades of extinction in the wildhttps://news.mongabay.com/short-article/five-hawaiian-crows-released-into-forest-after-decades-of-extinction-in-the-wild/Endangered Thick-Billed Parrot That Once Roamed the US Is on the Way to Recoveryhttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/endangered-thick-billed-parrot-that-once-roamed-the-us-is-on-the-way-to-recovery/Sombrero ground lizard, Endangered species, makes incredible comeback with over 16x population growth: 'We feared it might be the end'https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/sombrero-ground-lizard-conservation-project/
RewildingAfter Almost a Century, Wolves Return to Peloponnese, Greecehttps://greekreporter.com/2024/12/25/wolves-return-peloponnese-greece/DrawdownMajor US airlines finalize unprecedented deal with California that could change the future of air travelhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/major-us-airlines-finalize-unprecedented-deal-with-california-that-could-change-the-future-of-air-travel-this-is-a-major-step-forward/ar-AA1v0SD3MIT engineers achieve solar power breakthrough that could affect drinking water of millionshttps://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/mit-desalination-system-solar-powered-water/
ReforestationCalifornia Public Seed Banks Complete Historic Cone Collection Yearhttps://wildfiretaskforce.org/california-public-seed-banks-complete-historic-cone-collection-year/BiodiversityCincinnati Zoo Welcomes 2 New Endangered Cheetah Cubs in Honor of International Cheetah Dayhttps://cincinnatizoo.org/international-cheetah-day-2024-meet-two-tiny-new-ambassadors/Leopard Population Has Tripled in the World's Largest Conservation Area.https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/leopard-population-has-tripled-in-the-worlds-largest-conservation-area/
WildlifeEndangered Sierra Nevada Yellow-Legged Frogs Are Making a Comebackhttps://knewz.com/business/sierra-nevada-yellow-legged-frogs-once-endangered-make-a-comeback-in-californias-alpine-lakes/Zoo birthsChattanooga Zoo Celebrates Birth of Critically Endangered Primatehttps://www.wvlt.tv/2024/10/22/critically-endangered-primates-born-chattanooga-zoo-naming-contest-now-open/Endangered pygmy hippo born in Scottish zoohttps://www.cnn.com/2024/11/06/travel/endangered-pygmy-hippo-born-gbr-scli-intl/index.htmlZoo Atlanta celebrates birth of critically endangered gorillahttps://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/11/16/zoo-atlanta-celebrates-birth-critically-endangered-gorilla/
Check out these stories and more at https://www.pelecanus.orgDrawdownUS approves game-changing technology that turns used nuclear waste into fuel: 'A critical step'https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/news/content/ar-AA1t1QEeKern County approves first carbon capture project in statehttps://calmatters.org/environment/climate-change/2024/10/california-carbon-capture-climate-kern-county/BiodiversityBeehive fences prove effective against elephant raids in Kenyahttps://phys.org/news/2024-10-beehive-effective-elephant-raids-kenya.html#google_vignetteCOP16 biodiversity summit, Cali, Colombia: A groundbreaking new plan to make companies pay for DSIhttps://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/381602/cop16-dsi-digital-sequence-information-explainedBaby ape born at Tampa zoo is endangered species and 'sign of hope'https://www.popsci.com/environment/baby-gibbon-florida/
In this episode of Conservation Conversations we are doing something a little different, but kind of the same… We are wrapping up our mini series, Conservation on Fire, by just talking amongst ourselves. This episode is Taylor and Austin of Pelecanus talking with Eric Zahn, Pelecanus board member and past episode interviewee, about what we do in regards to fire and forest health and it kind of just morphs into a conversation about conservation in general and how and why Pelecanus got started. You can find our website at Pelecanus.org and check the episode description for links to the programs we talked about. Check us out on Social media @Pelecanusinc and @sierranevadaalliance Host and producers are Austin Parker, Taylor Parker and Eric ZahnMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to helpWe’ll talk to you next time!
Protected AreasThe U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribehttps://www.npr.org/2024/10/13/nx-s1-5147914/the-u-s-gets-a-new-national-marine-sanctuary-the-first-led-by-a-tribeJudgmentsJudge Rejects Federal Project Threatening California's Desert Tortoiseshttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/judge-rejects-federal-project-threatening-californias-desert-tortoises-2024-10-16/Supreme Court allows a rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effecthttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/supreme-court-allows-a-rule-limiting-pollution-from-coal-fired-power-plants-to-remain-in-effect/ar-AA1socRn
Ancestral Land ReturnedCoachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Returns Ancestral Land to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indianshttps://cvmc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CVMC-ACBCI-Press-Release-10-10-2024.pdfDrawdownCoal has now died in its birthplace: the UK closes its last coal power stationhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y35qz73n8oCalifornia sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recyclinghttps://apnews.com/article/california-exxonmobil-lawsuit-plastic-8c5830696ffb02031c53c3077457ebc5
DrawdownCO2 turned into fuel with Japan's electrochemical cell breakthroughhttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/co2-turned-into-fuel-japan BiodiversityScientists edge closer to saving the Northern White Rhino from extinctionhttps://www.ippmedia.com/the-guardian/features/read/scientists-edge-closer-to-saving-the-northern-white-rhino-from-extinction-2024-09-23-181329Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered specieshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/pair-rare-amur-tiger-cubs-debuting-minnesota-zoo-113611789
In this episode of Conservation Conversations we continue our mini series Conservation on Fire! We talk with the award winning and best-selling author and artist Obi Kaufmann. Obi Kaufmann has authored six books that present the magic that is the network of living systems in California in the most beautiful way. His latest work “The State of Fire - Why California Burns” confronts one of California’s most pressing social and ecological challenges while sharing a deepened love for the natural world and a refreshingly hopeful vision of California’s future.Please enjoy our conversation with Obi! Please do yourself a favor and follow him on social media @coyotethunder and purchase his new book The State of Fire - Why California Burns. But we also recommend looking into the rest of his work as they are all great. https://coyoteandthunder.comhttps://californiafieldatlas.com/shop/ols/products/the-state-of-fire-why-california-burnsHost and producer is Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to helpWe’ll talk to you next time!This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
BiodiversityCalifornia's endangered gray wolf population doubles with year's new pupshttps://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/gray-wolf-pups-endangered-19751323.phpApache trout, Arizona's state fish, dropped from endangered species list after 50-year comebackhttps://www.fws.gov/press-release/2024-09/removal-apache-trout-endangered-species-listDrawdown'Paper or plastic?' will no longer be a choice at California grocery storeshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/paper-or-plastic-will-no-longer-be-a-choice-at-california-grocery-stores/ar-AA1pJuIQSouth Australia ramps up net 100% renewables targethttps://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2024/02/28/south-australia-ramps-up-net-100-renewables-target/
Teens being awesomeTeens invent incredible device while searching for way to tackle one of the world's most challenging sources of pollution: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/teens-invent-incredible-device-while-003000531.htmlZoos being awesomeCritically endangered pangolin pup born at Illinois zoohttps://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article291118195.htmlOregon Zoo releases endangered frogs into the wildhttps://www.oregonzoo.org/news/endangered-frogs-hop-zoo-back-wildDiscovery of endangered catsRare Footage Shows Elusive Endangered Species Spotted for First Time in More Than 50 Yearshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/rare-footage-shows-elusive-endangered-220910809.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWNvc2lhLm9yZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ9vDCng51YwZcXjcpTcnXqTlRspKJmevErxGOdhj0OeF0LzjfAqCdf5rlehlNuCRdCeFghJ9cNnF6wEwO2XjTW0YcHdDGnQiSCu7sJ8dD4rKwXUFU5nZVmnLl3GVMwx53qu41GCSYAMTsV_zOYxEi0xyXmaMYtR_sblS6uhUAe6Endangered lynx makes its first appearance in Vermont in yearshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/endangered-lynx-makes-its-first-appearance-in-vermont-in-years/ar-AA1pkUrz
In this episode of Conservation Conversations we continue our mini series Conservation on Fire! We talked with Justin Britton, a Forester from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, more commonly known as CalFire. He talks all about his programs in forestry health and workforce development in the forests of California! Thank you again to Justin for talking all about what he and so many great people do for CalFire. If you’re interested in the programs we discussed, please go to their website https://www.fire.ca.gov/ and see how you can get involved!Host and producer is Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to helpWe’ll talk to you next time!This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
Environmental JusticeIn historic move, EPA bans pesticide; cites alarming setbacks for fetuseshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/in-historic-move-epa-bans-pesticide-cites-alarming-setbacks-for-fetuses/ar-AA1ol4HT WaterWorld’s largest dam removal project nears completionhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/world-s-largest-dam-removal-project-nears-completion/ar-BB1qZmF8Arrowhead water bottler ordered to stop operations in San Bernardino Mountainshttps://www.mercurynews.com/2024/08/09/forest-service-orders-arrowhead-brand-water-bottler-to-cease-operating-in-san-bernardino-mountains/ RewildingConservationists thrilled after species reintroduction yields first lion cub birth in over 150 yearshttps://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/lion-cubs-babanango-game-reserve-south-africa/Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024 https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-zoo-california-condors-record-69c1dbfbdd70b7634c44fc929905d084State wildlife officials make big announcement about wolves in Colorado: 'This pup's arrival is a huge conservation milestonehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/state-wildlife-officials-make-big-announcement-about-wolves-in-colorado-this-pups-arrival-is-a-huge-conservation-milestone/ar-AA1om9YGRiver Otters Were Once Nearly Extinct In Illinois — But Now They Roam Chicago Waterwayshttps://wgntv.com/morning-news/wgn-morning-news-9-at-9/river-otters-are-making-a-comeback-in-chicago-area/Two Critically Endangered Chicks Hatch at Audubon Zoohttps://newsroom.audubonnatureinstitute.org/two-critically-endangered-chicks-hatch-at-audubon-zoo/
Welcome to a Bonus Pelecanus episode where we highlight the 2024 recipient of our Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship, Emily Summers, a graduate student with Project Dragonfly. Emily has done great work already and we're very proud to award her this scholarship.Carrie R. Wilson was a staple of the community of San Diego for the last 50+ years. Carrie believed in community inspiration through direct and intentional action. Pelecanus would never have come to fruition without Carrie, and the same can be said for so many people throughout San Diego. As the Dean of Students of the University of San Diego Law School, she was able to make a lasting impact on thousands of students' lives. Carrie asked us to let anyone looking to honor her memory know that she hopes they would make a "heartfelt gift to make the world a better place." She simply hoped for her legacy to be one of paying it forward. We aim to award this scholarship to students who embody the Pelecanus mission of demonstrating optimism through science and align with Carrie R. Wilson’s passion for education, charity and service.The Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship will be open for applications for project dragonfly students again in the Spring of 2025, check our Pelecanus.org scholarship page for more information. Pelecanus is a 501C3 non-profit organization that takes tax deductible donations. You will also find a link to the donate button on our website if you’d like to contribute to the Carrie Wilson memorial programs or to Pelecanus in general.Host and producer: Austin ParkerMusic: A Picture Book Studios
Anti-deforestationDeforestation in Colombia falls to lowest level in 23 yearshttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-deforestation-fell-23-year-low-2023-2024-07-08/Biodiversity‘Cause for shellebration’: OKC Zoo announces birth of rare giant tortoiseshttps://kfor.com/news/local/okc-zoo-announces-birth-of-rare-giant-tortoises/Decades of conservation efforts lead to 'landmark' hatching of 60 nearly extinct crocodileshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/decades-conservation-efforts-lead-landmark-000000063.htmlDrawdownCalifornia experiences its 100th day of renewable energy sources meeting 100% of electricity demandhttps://environmentamerica.org/california/media-center/release-100-days-renewable/Marathon Oil Agrees to Record Penalty for Alleged Clean Air Act Violationshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/marathon-oil-record-penalty-oil-and-gas-pollution/
In this episode of Conservation Conversations we continue our mini series Conservation on Fire! We talked with Lenya Quinn-Davidson of the UCANR Fire extension. Join us as we delve into the world of prescribed fire, diversity in fire management, traditional cultural fire practices, and more. Lenya's insights are invaluable, and we're incredibly grateful to have had this enlightening conversation with her. Enjoy!Please check out their websites: https://ucanr.edu/sites/fire/ https://calpba.org/ https://firenetworks.org/wtrex/ and get involved with them, or wherever you can. Also check out @womenstrex, @lenyaqd, and @ucanr on social media Host and producer is Austin ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to helpWe’ll talk to you next time!This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
DrawdownHeirloom to build two Direct Air Capture facilities in Northwest Louisianahttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/heirloom-build-two-direct-air-120000823.htmlWaterCalifornia adopts statewide water conservation frameworkhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/california-adopts-sweeping-statewide-water-213447587.htmlRewildingFirst North African Ostrich nest in the wild in Moroccohttps://magornitho.org/2024/07/north-african-ostrich-nests-morocco/Sea otters spotted off Oregon coast, a rare sight after a century of near-extinctionhttps://www.opb.org/article/2024/07/03/sea-otters-spotted-off-oregon-coast-a-rare-sight-after-a-century-of-near-extinction/History made as critically endangered baby western lowland gorilla born at Columbus Zoohttps://abcnews.go.com/US/history-made-critically-endangered-baby-western-lowland-gorilla/story?id=111667871Rare white rhino born in Chilean zoo, boosting the near-endangered specieshttps://time.com/6994693/white-rhino-born-chilean-zoo-endangered-species/
IndigenousCalifornia to return ancestral land to Shasta Indian Nationhttps://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/06/18/governor-newsom-announces-historic-land-return-effort-on-the-5th-anniversary-of-californias-apology-to-native-americans/ BiodiversityIberian lynx rebounds from brink of extinction, hailed as the "greatest recovery of a cat species ever achieved"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iberian-lynx-no-longer-endangered-greatest-recovery-cat-species-ever/‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversityhttps://www.euronews.com/green/2024/06/17/what-is-the-nature-restoration-law-inside-the-first-of-its-kind-regulation-approved-in-eur DrawdownBill Gates-backed startup creates Lego-like brick that can store air pollution for centuries: 'A milestone for affordably removing carbon dioxide from the airhttps://www.yahoo.com/tech/bill-gates-backed-startup-creates-020000741.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWNvc2lhLm9yZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ9vDCng51YwZcXjcpTcnXqTlRspKJmevErxGOdhj0OeF0LzjfAqCdf5rlehlNuCRdCeFghJ9cNnF6wEwO2XjTW0YcHdDGnQiSCu7sJ8dD4rKwXUFU5nZVmnLl3GVMwx53qu41GCSYAMTsV_zOYxEi0xyXmaMYtR_sblS6uhUAe6Researchers harvest acid from seawater to feed beneficial algaehttps://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/researchers-harvest-acid-seawater-feed-beneficial-algae
On this episode of Conservation Conversations we are starting a new mini series called Conservation on Fire! To kick things off we’ve got a living legend. We talk with Tim Inglasbee of FUSEE (firefighters united for safety, ethics and ecology). FUSEE educates and advocates for the use of safe and sound ecological fire management practices that promote ecosystem resilience, support cultural burn traditions, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.Enjoy our conversation with Tim!Thank you again to Tim for talking all about what FUSEE is doing to help create a better world in Fire through all of the means they can. Please check out their website and get involved with them, or wherever you can. Check out all of their programs here: https://fusee.org/ and https://www.firegencollab.org/Follow and engage with them on social media as well! Instagram: @fuseefire Facebook: facebook.com/fuseefireHosts is Austin ParkerProducers are Austin and Taylor ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to helpWe’ll talk to you next time with more Conservation on Fire!This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
This episode of Conservation Conversations we Talk with Sanjana Ramesh, a Project Dragonfly student and WWF employee. We talk about conservation in India, the organizations she’s started and the work she looks to do this summer while studying in india. Enjoy our conversation with sanjana!Please check out @dc_saeg on instgram to see how you can help. Hosts is Austin ParkerProducer is Austin ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to helpWe’ll talk to you next time!This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
DrawdownIn historic move, Vermont becomes 1st state to pass law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate change damageshttps://apnews.com/article/vermont-climate-change-superfund-oil-companies-b6565729f23e85eed4d3da44b04ae2e5RewildingMore Than a Century Ago, Flamingos Disappeared From Florida. Now, They're Coming Homehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/more-than-a-century-ago-flamingos-disappeared-from-florida-now-theyre-coming-home-180984492/Alfriston: Critically endangered monkeys arrive at Sussex zoohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cydd8q5jnn7oCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!AwardsSylvia Earle and others win Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communicationhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/christopher-nolan-laurie-anderson-sylvia-earle-and-david-attenborough-winners-of-the-stephen-hawking-medal-for-science-communication-302147946.htmlWildlifeBhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition Commit to Catalysing US$1 billion for tigershttps://www.iucn.org/news/202404/bhutan-and-tiger-conservation-coalition-commit-catalysing-us1-billion-tigersNorthern California river receives endangered salmon for first time in 80 yearshttps://fox40.com/news/local-news/northern-california-river-receives-endangered-salmon-for-first-time-in-80-years/Critically endangered whale spotted off California coast, NOAA confirmshttps://abc7.com/post/critically-endangered-north-pacific-whale-spotted-off-marin/14882124/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!BiodiversityRare, critically endangered baby addax antelope born at Disney's Animal Kingdomhttps://thedisneyblog.com/2024/05/12/walt-disney-world-announces-birth-of-rare-baby-addax-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-lodge/Rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle nest spotted on St. Augustine Beachhttps://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/life/animals/kemps-ridley-sea-turtle-makes-rare-nest-on-st-augustine-beach-florida-sea-turtle-nesting-season-micklers-landing-turtle-patrol/77-cf56b522-50e0-4135-bec1-bbe600d78760Critically endangered wolf pups born at Point Defiance Zoohttps://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pets/critically-endangered-wolf-pups-born-at-point-defiance-zoo/ar-BB1mgrQgEndangered vulture chick born at Longleat Safari Park 'thriving'https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1352x0lyro
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!BiodiversityConservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists sayhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68897433Grizzly bears are set to be reintroduced to Washington state, after years of debatehttps://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/grizzly-bears-reintroduced-washington-state-rcna149558
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!RewildingCritically endangered parrot bounces back in huge conservation victoryhttps://www.sciencealert.com/critically-endangered-parrot-bounces-back-in-huge-conservation-victoryHow the Saudi rewilding scheme is bringing the Arabian leopard back from the brink of extinctionhttps://www.arabnews.com/node/2457286/saudi-arabiaDrawdownUS now has world’s largest solar and energy storage projecthttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-now-has-worlds-largest-solar-and-battery-energy-storage-projectChicago sues fossil fuel companies for role in climate crisishttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/21/chicago-sues-bp-chevron-fossil-fuel-climate-changeSatellite beamed power from space to Earth for the first time everhttps://www.space.com/space-solar-power-satellite-beams-energy-1st-time
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!Protected AreasInuit protected area in Torngat Mountains coastal waters advanceshttps://thenarwhal.ca/torngats-inuit-marine-conservation-feasibility/RewildingFeds toast recovery of a once-endangered Colorado planthttps://www.eenews.net/articles/feds-toast-recovery-of-a-once-endangered-colorado-plant/Albuquerque's zoo welcomes second tiger, hopes to save endangered specieshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/albuquerque-s-zoo-welcomes-second-tiger-hopes-to-save-endangered-species/ar-BB1jWYltDrawdownChevron Agrees to Pay Significant Fines to California for Oil Pollutionhttps://resources.ca.gov/Newsroom/Page-Content/News-List/Chevron-Agrees-to-Pay-California-Significant-Fines-for-Oil-Pollution
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!DrawdownAir Force partners with startup to tap virtually limitless power source: '[As] close to the holy grail as you can get'https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/air-force-partners-with-startup-to-tap-virtually-limitless-power-source-as-close-to-the-holy-grail-as-you-can-get/ar-BB1jEZynOceansCanada Bans Bottom Trawling Near its Only Pacific Coral Reefhttps://maritime-executive.com/article/canada-bans-bottom-trawling-near-its-only-pacific-coral-reefStudy finds 'full recovery' of reef growth within four yearshttps://phys.org/news/2024-03-good-news-coral-reef-efforts.htmlHabitat protectionCritical Habitat Protected for 12 Endangered Species on Hawai'i's Big Islandhttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/critical-habitat-protected-for-12-endangered-species-on-hawaiis-big-island-2024-03-11/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!BiodiversityAfrica's Atlantic Humpback Dolphins Win U.S. Endangered Species Protectionhttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/africas-atlantic-humpback-dolphins-win-us-endangered-species-protection-2024-02-20/LegislationBolivian Town Protects 1 Million Acres of Amazon Rainforest–Building a ‘Conservation Mosaic’ of 90% Forestshttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bolivian-town-protects-1-million-acres-of-amazon-rainforest-building-a-conservation-mosaic-of-90-forests/European Union takes historic step with Nature Restoration Law pioneering Europe restoration effortshttps://www.ser.org/news/666023/This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Looks like this podcast wasn't ever released due to a technical difficulty... Here's the NEWS from February 1st!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!Rewilding"Scientific Breakthrough May Save Northern White Rhino Through Surrogacy"https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/24/white-rhino-embryo-surrogacy/ Critically Endangered Javan Lorises Released In Indonesian Junglehttps://www.manilatimes.net/2024/01/25/videos/endangered-javan-lorises-released-in-indonesian-jungle/1929632 In Bhutan, the endangered Bengal tiger is making a comebackhttps://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/bhutan-endangered-bengal-tiger-making-comebackThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
On this episode of our Conservation Conversations series with the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach CA, we’re moving a bit inland… we talk to Erin Lundy of the Aquarium about their programs to conserve the Mountain Yellow Legged Frog! Erin shares her experience working on recovering this important southern California amphibian and also why they are so important. Thank you to Erin for talking all about what the Aquarium of the Pacific is doing to help the Mountain Yellow Legged Frog and so much more. This concludes our series with the Aquarium of the Pacific. We can’t thank them enough for letting us into their facilities and showing us the amazing work they do. Please either visit AoP when you’re in town or consider donating to help them recover local wildlife and habitats. Visit them at https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ to see how you can help.Hosts is Austin ParkerProducers are Austin and Taylor Parker and Madeline WaldenMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to help!This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
For this episode of The Possibilists, as part of our Year of Action, the theme is Plants and Fungi! We talk with Jason Ligon and Dr. Grant Morton of the Atlanta botanical garden. We wanted to learn everything they do to conserve and restore the flora and fungi in the US southeast and beyond! Enjoy our conversation with Jason and Grant, ABG does some great work!Please check out their website https://atlantabg.org/ and follow them on social media @atlbotanical and @atlantabgconservationHosts and producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerProducer - Megan JoyceImages provided by Jason Ligon, Grant Morton, and Ian SaboMusic - A picture book studiosThank you for tuning in, we’ll talk to you next time!
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!DrawdownUS Carbon emissions fell in 2023 as coal use tumbled to new lowshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/01/10/climate/us-emissions-down-in-2023-rhodium/index.html Wild RiversWater is freely flowing down the Klamath River for the first time in 100 yearshttps://www.iflscience.com/water-is-freely-flowing-down-the-klamath-river-for-first-time-in-100-years-72520 RewildingGiant tortoises have returned to Madagascar 600 years after they were wiped outhttps://theconversation.com/madagascar-giant-tortoises-have-returned-600-years-after-they-were-wiped-out-221615Zoo welcomes newest addition to rare, endangered species: a baby pygmy slow lorishttps://www.wafb.com/2024/01/31/zoo-welcomes-newest-addition-rare-endangered-species-baby-pygmy-slow-loris/kThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
On this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk to Lauren Samarov of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach CA about their programs to conserve White Abalone! Lauren shares so many stories of working on recovering this important marine snail population. Enjoy our conversation with Lauren!Thank you to Lauren for talking all about what AOP is doing to help the white abalone and so much more. Please either visit AoP when you’re in town or consider donating to help them recover local wildlife and habitats. Visit them at https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ to see how you can help.Hosts and Producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerProducer is Madeline WaldenMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioThis episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involvedThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!DrawdownTwo Large Offshore Wind Sites Sending Power To Us Grid For The First Timehttps://apnews.com/article/offshore-wind-farm-vineyard-wind-massachusetts-climate-3c0bcd680bfa5c5bea7d8136a003cf6cEPA announces $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buseshttps://electrek.co/2024/01/08/epa-announces-1-billion-in-grant-funding-electric-school-buses/Wildlife"Seagrass Resurgence Offers Ray Of Hope For Florida’s Hard-Hit Manatees"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/04/manatees-florida-seagrass-endangered?ref=upstract.comHumpbacks Rebound in 20th-Century Whaling Hotspothttps://hakaimagazine.com/news/humpbacks-rebound-in-20th-century-whaling-hotspot/LegalSupreme Court rejects Pebble mine, climate and water caseshttps://www.eenews.net/articles/supreme-court-rejects-pebble-mine-climate-and-water-cases/This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!RewildingColorado Releases First 5 Wolves In Reintroduction Plan Approved By Votershttps://www.9news.com/article/life/animals/colorado-releases-5-wolves-reintroduction-plan-ranchers/73-57d444cd-224b-4e29-9672-88f461ac9eddLDWF's whooping crane program adds four more birds to populationhttps://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwfs-whooping-crane-program-adds-four-more-birds-to-populationCelebrationEndangered Species Act turns 50: 'First Bill of Rights for species other than humans'https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/28/endangered-species-act-turns-50-landmark-law-reaches-key-anniversary/71987562007/WaterCalif. OKs New Rules For Turning Wastewater Directly Into Drinking Waterhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/california-set-become-2nd-state-rules-turning-wastewater-105765867Protection"Biden Moves To Ban Most Old-Growth Logging In National Forests"https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/biden-moves-to-ban-most-old-growth-logging-in-national-forests/ar-AA1lJ0HaThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
On this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk to JJ Soski of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA about their programs to conserve Kelp in CA! JJ shares so many stories of working on keeping these crucial species around on the California coastline and much more! Thank you to JJ for talking all about what AOP is doing to help Kelp and the CA coastline and so much more. Please either visit AoP when you’re in town or consider donating to help them recover local wildlife and habitats. Visit them at https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ to see how you can help.Hosts and Producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerProducer is Madeline WaldenMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioThis episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involvedThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!Rewilding"Colorado To Release Gray Wolves: Here's When, Where And Why."https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/18/colorado-to-release-gray-wolves-heres-when-where-and-why/71508193007/PollutionToxic Gunk Cleansed From South Carolina's Congaree River 13 Years Laterhttps://phys.org/news/2023-11-toxic-gunk-cleansed-south-carolina.html
For this episode of The Possibilists, as part of our Year of Action, the theme is Invertebrates! We talked with Anna Walker and Tim Lyons of the New Mexico BioPark Society. We wanted to learn everything they do to conserve and restore populations of invertebrates in New Mexico and beyond! Enjoy our conversation with Anna and Tim, they do some pretty amazing work!Please check out their website https://www.bioparksociety.org and follow them on social media @nmbioparksocietyHosts and producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerProducer - Megan JoyceImages provided by Anna Walker, Jason Schaller, and Sarina JepsenMusic - A Picture Book studios
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!Drawdown"Over 60 Countries Back Deal To Triple Renewable Energy This Decade"https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/over-60-countries-back-deal-triple-renewable-energy-this-decade-officials-2023-11-10/Plastic PollutionNew York Cites PepsiCo’s Plastic Pollution In First-Of-Its-Kind Lawsuithttps://grist.org/accountability/new-york-calls-pepsicos-plastic-pollution-a-public-nuisance-in-first-of-its-kind-lawsuit/WildlifeFacing an uncertain future, 70 endangered yellow-legged frogs released in California lakehttps://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/pr/MountainYellowLeggedFrogRelease2023A critically endangered Sumatran rhino named Delilah successfully gives birth in Indonesiahttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/critically-endangered-sumatran-rhino-named-delilah-successfully-gives-rcna126818?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma&taid=6564e041b51a5b0001a51848&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&fbclid=IwAR3LteQ1DZnGTPPukzqSCKDIIU1HmmEr21WgzM4lVK_b73NxlsZ606fLg4g"Dominica Set To Open World’s First Reserve Centered Around Sperm Whales"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/13/caribbean-dominica-whale-reserveThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
On this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk to Jenifer Burney of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach CA about Sea Stars! Jen shares all of her stories of working on restoring a long imperiled species of Sea Star on the California coastline and much more. Please either visit AoP when you’re in town or consider donating to help them recover local wildlife and habitats. Visit them at https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ to see how you can help.Hosts and Producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerProducer is Madeline WaldenMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioThis episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involvedThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!RewildingEndangered bird hatched in Houston Zoo, first for species in North Americahttps://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2023/11/13/469407/endangered-bird-hatched-in-houston-zoo-first-for-species-in-north-america/Two Channel Islands Plants Removed from Endangered Species List - The Santa Barbarahttps://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2023/11/06/two-plant-species-unique-to-channel-islands-removed-from-endangered-list-after-recovery/DeforestationDeforestation In Brazil's Amazon Falls To Lowest Since 2018https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/deforestation-brazils-amazon-drops-223-year-through-july-2023-11-09/This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Welcome to Pelecanus Deep Dives, where we take a headline from a recent Pelecanus NEWS episode and take a deep dive, just like a pelican, into the article and try and explain some of the more technical, nuanced, or maybe complex ideas of the story to help us all better understand our world.In this episode, our host Harrison Parker, PhD., talks about Keystone species as it relates to the Conservation Conversations episode with the Aquarium of the Pacific's Megan Smylie about their Sea Otter surrogacy program that originally aired on October 19th, 2023.Visit them at https://www.aquariumofpacific.orgHost for this episode is Harrison Parker,Producers are Harrison and Austin Parker.Music was provided by A Picture Book StudiosThis episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involvedThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.References:Video on Yellowstone wolves:https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/wolf-reintroduction-changes-ecosystem/ https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/McNair%20Scholars%20Program/20192020Journals/pitts_taylor.pdfhttps://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/The%20keystone%20species%20role%20of%20the%20sea%20otter%2007302021.pdfhttps://www.coastalresearchcenter.ucsb.edu/cmi/seaotters.htmlhttps://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/role-keystone-species-ecosystem/https://www.fws.gov/story/2022-09/sea-otters-are-unlikely-helpers-our-fight-against-climate-changehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_fur_tradehttps://www.aquariumofpacific.org/conservation/research/southern_sea_otters https://www.pinterest.com/pin/788130003513324931/https://ocean.org/blog/trophic-levels-part-1/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keystone_%28architecture%29https://oregonmarinereserves.com/2019/10/24/urchins/https://news.virginia.edu/content/study-finds-kelp-key-californias-coastal-ecosystemshttps://www.marinemammalcenter.org/animal-care/learn-about-marine-mammals/pinnipeds/california-sea-lionhttps://plannersweb.com/2006/07/enticements-needed-to-woo-the-public/pizza-delivery-large-stack-square/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphaerechinus_granularishttps://www.montereybayaquarium.org/stories/the-feel-good-science-behind-sea-otter-surrogacy https://ny.eater.com/2015/1/23/7876987/pasquale-cozzolino-makes-an-uni-pizza-with-fire-and-ice-at-provahttps://www.aquariumofpacific.org/conservation/sustainability_for_allhttps://www.esa.org/blog/2014/08/climate-change-predators-and-the-trickle-down-effects-on-ecosystems/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!Protected Areas$300 Million Conservation Financing Mechanism for New Protected Areas Established in BC!https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023FOR0061-001662US Fish & Wildlife proposes huge new conservation area in Southwest Floridahttps://www.wfit.org/environment-and-science/2023-10-24/fish-and-wildlife-service-proposes-a-sprawling-conservation-area-in-the-everglades-watershedRewildingFirst Successful Captive Birth Of Endangered Sawfish Species At SeaWorldhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/melissacristinamarquez/2023/10/22/first-successful-captive-birth-of-endangered-sawfish-species-at-seaworld/?sh=68073c3524c3DrawdownCalifornia to get up to $1.2 billion in federal funds to expand hydrogen energy projectshttps://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/13/california-selected-as-a-national-hydrogen-hub/Port of Long Beach aims to restore ocean habitat when it builds a massive wind turbine facilityhttps://lbpost.com/news/port-of-long-beach-aims-to-restore-ocean-habitat-when-it-builds-a-massive-wind-turbine-facility/This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
On this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk to Megan Smylie of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach CA. Megan works with Sea Otters! She talks about the programs that the Aquarium of the Pacific and their partners are undertaking to recover the Sea Otters of the California coastline. Enjoy our conversation with Megan and check out the youtube version or social media for videos and photos of our day at the aquarium with these adorable otters!. Please either visit the Aquarium when you’re in town or consider donating to help them recover local wildlife and their habitats. Visit them at https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ to see how you can help.Hosts and Producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerProducer is Madeline WaldenMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioDon't forget to like comment and subscribe if you want to help us outThis episode is brought to you by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involvedThis podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!Conservation AreaSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announces conservation area of 30,000 sq kmhttps://www.thenationalnews.com/gulf-news/saudi-arabia/2023/10/08/saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-announces-conservation-area-of-more-than-30000km/Environmental JusticeEPA Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Alabama’s Management Of Sewage Fundshttps://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4238986-epa-opens-civil-rights-probe-into-alabamas-management-of-sewage-infrastructure-funds/DrawdownUAE's Jaber Says Oil, Industrial Firms To Commit To Decarbonization At COP28https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/uaes-jaber-says-oil-industrial-firms-commit-decarbonization-cop28-2023-10-02/"Cleveland Accelerates Its Ambitions for Hitting Net Zero Energy"https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08102023/cleveland-climate-plan-net-zero/"Appeals Court Gives Connecticut Win In Climate Fight With Exxon"https://www.eenews.net/articles/ee-subscriber-appeals-court-gives-connecticut-win-in-climate-fight-with-exxon/WildlifeEndangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesiahttps://www.cnn.com/2023/10/03/asia/indonesia-new-sumatran-rhino-baby-intl-hnk/index.html
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!WildlifeDozens Gather To Watch Endangered Tortoise Release On New Mexico Ranch – HuffPosthttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/bc-us-saving-tortoises_n_650f5828e4b088d5608c47dbBiden administration announces $200M in funding for Upper Columbia River basin salmonhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/biden-deal-tribes-promises-200m-columbia-river-salmon-103400246DrawdownGroup Of 25 US Governors Promises To Install 20 Million Heat Pumps By 2030https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/21/states-push-to-get-to-20-million-installed-heat-pumps-by-2030.htmlCalif. Lawsuit Says Oil Giants Deceived Public On Climate, Seeks Damageshttps://apnews.com/article/climate-oil-gas-california-lawsuit-newsom-212d6d9873352f28094173a1974e3d90
On this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk to Brett Long of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach CA. This episode is the kick off to a short series we will be doing over the coming months to highlight the Aquarium of the Pacific's conservation initiatives in Southern California. From Otters to frogs, the Aquarium of the Pacific is undertaking some amazing projects to help create coastal ecological resiliency. Thank you to Brett for talking all about the Aquarium's conservation projects. Please either visit the Aquarium when you’re in town or consider donating to help them recover local wildlife and habitats. Visit them at https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ to see how you can help.Hosts and Producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerProducer is Madeline WaldenEdited by Austin ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studioThis episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!WildlifeLA Zoo releases endangered frogs back to their San Gabriel Mountains habitathttps://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/la-zoo-releases-endangered-frogs-back-to-their-san-gabriel-mountains-habitat/Legal Victory Puts Hellbender Back on Track for Endangered Species Protectionhttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/legal-victory-puts-hellbender-back-on-track-for-endangered-species-protection-2023-09-06/DrawdownU.S. cancels oil and gas leases in Alaska Wildlife Refugehttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-announce-cancellation-alaska-wildlife-drilling-leases-2023-09-06/Calif. Lawmakers Pass Groundbreaking Greenhouse Emissions Disclosure Billhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-12/california-lawmakers-pass-emissions-disclosure-bill
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!Endangered SpeciesEndangered Grevy's zebra born at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicagohttps://www.kcci.com/article/endangered-grevys-zebra-born-at-lincoln-park-zoo-in-chicago/44918101#The Youth"Children Have a Right to Sue Nations Over Climate, U.N. Panel Says"https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/climate/united-nations-children-climate-lawsuit.htmlMontana judge hands historic win to young plaintiffs in climate change casehttps://www.reuters.com/business/environment/montana-judge-hands-historic-win-young-plaintiffs-climate-change-case-2023-08-14/Protections"Countries Adopt Multibillion-Dollar Fund To Protect Nature"https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/countries-launch-fund-protect-nature-un-calls-more-money-2023-08-24/"Mexico Announces 13 New Protected Areas, With More To Come"https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/mexico-announces-13-new-protected-areas-with-more-to-come/
For this episode of The Possibilists, as part of Reverse the Red’s Year of Action, the theme for August and September is Mammals! We talk with part of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot recovery team from Australia. We wanted to learn everything there is to know about the amazing work they have done and still do to recover the Eastern Barred Bandicoot populations in Australia. Thank you again to everyone for talking with us and sharing the amazing story of how they recovered this species!
Please check out the Zoos Victoria website and all other partner’s sites below to learn more and see how you can help.
https://www.zoo.org.au https://www.swifft.net.au https://penguins.org.au
Hosts and producers are Austin and Taylor Parker Producer on this episode is Megan Joyce Music provided by A Picture Book Studios Photos and videos were provided by Zoos Victoria
Welcome to a Bonus Pelecanus episode where we highlight the 2023 recipient of our Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship, Valeria Hernandez, a graduate student with Project Dragonfly from Houston, TX. Valeria is an everyday conservation hero that the world needs and we are so grateful for everything she does and were glad to award her this scholarship.
Carrie R. Wilson was a staple of the community of San Diego for the last 50+ years. Carrie believed in community inspiration through direct and intentional action. Pelecanus would never have come to fruition without Carrie, and the same can be said for so many people throughout San Diego. As the Dean of Students of the University of San Diego Law School, she was able to make a lasting impact on thousands of students' lives. Carrie asked us to let anyone looking to honor her memory know that she hopes they would make a "heartfelt gift to make the world a better place." She simply hoped for her legacy to be one of paying it forward. We aim to award this scholarship to students who embody the Pelecanus mission of demonstrating optimism through science and align with Carrie R. Wilson’s passion for education, charity and service.
The Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship will be open for applications for project dragonfly students again in the Spring of 2023, check our Pelecanus.org scholarship page for more information. Pelecanus is a 501C3 non-profit organization that takes tax deductible donations. You will also find a link to the donate button on our website if you’d like to contribute to the Carrie Wilson memorial programs or to Pelecanus in general.
Music: A Picture Book Studios
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Wildlife More endangered red wolves will be released in the U.S. under a legal settlement https://www.npr.org/2023/08/10/1193200357/red-wolves-release-lawsuit Bearded Vulture to be reintroduced to Bulgaria and the Balkans https://www.birdguides.com/news/bearded-vulture-to-be-reintroduced-to-bulgaria-and-the-balkans/ Once Endangered, Brazil’s Golden Monkeys Have Rebounded From Yellow Fever https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/brazils-endangered-golden-monkeys-recovered-big-population-drop-101895606 Nonhuman Personhood Indigenous Leaders Inspires Amazon City To Grant Personhood To An Endangered River https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/indigenous-leader-inspires-amazon-city-grant-personhood-endangered-102090392 Protected Areas "Biden To Protect Vast Sacred Lands Near Grand Canyon" https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-protect-vast-sacred-lands-near-grand-canyon-2023-08-08/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Restoration "European Union Approves Ambitious Nature Restoration Law" https://insideclimatenews.org/news/12072023/european-union-approves-ambitious-nature-restoration-law/ Protected areas "Biden Will Create National Monument To Honor Emmett Till" https://www.eenews.net/articles/biden-will-create-national-monument-to-honor-emmett-till/ Drawdown "Canada Releases Framework To Phase Out Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies" https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/canada-releases-framework-phase-out-inefficient-fossil-fuel-subsidies-2023-07-24/ EPA Finalizes Rule Furthering 40 Percent Phasedown Of Planet-Warming HFCs https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4091677-epa-finalizes-rule-furthering-40-percent-phasedown-of-planet-warming-hydrofluorocarbons/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Deforestation Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops 34% in first half 2023 https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/deforestation-brazils-amazon-drops-34-first-half-2023-2023-07-06/ Bison Bison That Became Extinct in the Middle Ages Born in Europe https://www.newsweek.com/bison-extinct-middle-ages-europe-1811604 Bison Return to Native American Lands, Revitalizing Sacred Rituals https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/us/native-american-tribes-bison.html Drawdown Commercial-Scale Wind Farm Off New Jersey Coast Approved https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/06/politics/ocean-1-wind-farm-approval-biden-climate/index.html New glass could cut carbon footprint by nearly half and is 10x more damage resistant https://techxplore.com/news/2023-07-glass-carbon-footprint-10x-resistant.html
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Protections Two Freshwater Mussels Receive Endangered Species Act Protections in Arkansas, Missouri https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/two-freshwater-mussels-receive-endangered-species-act-protections-in-arkansas-missouri-2023-06-26/ "UN Adopts World's First Treaty To Protect High Seas Biodiversity" https://www.reuters.com/world/un-adopts-worlds-first-treaty-protect-high-seas-biodiversity-2023-06-19/ Justice? Awesomeness "Brazil Seizes World's Biggest Illegal Shark Fin Consignment" https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-seizes-worlds-biggest-illegal-shark-fin-consignment-2023-06-19/ Christian Cooper, Black Birder Falsely Accused In Central Park, Gets TV Show https://www.npr.org/2022/05/19/1100203220/christian-cooper-bird-watcher-national-geographic-tv-show
The Possibilists is now a partnership between Pelecanus and Reverse the Red. In this series we will highlight the scientists, organizations, institutions, and communities focused on reversing the trend of biodiversity loss and recovering species on the IUCN Red List. We’re so excited for this partnership and to get these amazing success stories out to the world, spreading optimism for the conservation of biodiversity. www.reversethered.org
For this episode, as part of Reverse the Red’s Year of Action, the theme for June is Aquatic and Marine Species! We talk with Talitha Noble of the Two Oceans aquarium foundation (https://www.aquarium.co.za/foundation). We wanted to learn everything there is to know about the amazing work they do to recover sea turtle populations in South Africa. Enjoy our conversation with Tali!
Hosts and producers are Austin and Taylor Parker Producers on this episode are Megan Joyce and Dr. Judy Mann. Music provided by A Picture Book Studios
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Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Drawdown Haaland Orders 20-Year Oil Leasing Ban Around Chaco Canyon https://www.eenews.net/articles/haaland-orders-20-year-oil-leasing-ban-around-chaco-canyon/ Wildlife White rhinos reintroduced to DR Congo national park https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/11/white-rhinos-reintroduced-to-dr-congo-national-park Yosemite wolverine is second one spotted in California in nearly 100 years https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/yosemite-wolverine-second-one-spotted-california-nearly-100-years-rcna87841 South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves https://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-wolves-litter-south-dakota-zoo-critically-endangered-species/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!PreservationConservation bill aims to preserve half of Vermont’s land mass by 2050https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/conservation-bill-aims-to-preserve-half-of-vermonts-land-mass-by-2050/ar-AA1bxHO1A preserved Amazon rainforest worth USD $317 billion per yearhttps://www.brazilreports.com/a-preserved-amazon-rainforest-worth-usd-317-billion-per-year-world-bank/4807/DrawdownMicrosoft signs one of the largest ever carbon removal dealshttps://www.esgtoday.com/microsoft-signs-one-of-the-largest-ever-deals-for-carbon-removal/Researchers create salts for cheap and efficient CO2 capturehttps://www.chemistryworld.com/news/cheaper-method-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-could-shake-up-industry/4017466.articleWorld’s largest carbon capture facility will store 9M tonnes of CO2 yearlyhttps://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-largest-carbon-capture-facility
On this episode Conservation Conversations we have Tony Hiss, a world renowned author of many works, including his latest book, “Rescuing the Planet”. Tony has a long history of caring for the environment and writing about it for the New Yorker as well as many many books. It is a delight to be able to talk with him, so please enjoy our conversation with Tony!Thank you to Tony for taking the time to share his story and stories from his book. Please go find Rescuing the Planet now and get inspired! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/13112/tony-hiss/Hosts and Producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerMusic was provided by A Picture Book studio
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!BiodiversityProgram announces birth of endangered wolves once found in Tennesseehttps://wolf.org/headlines/program-announces-birth-of-endangered-wolves-once-found-in-tennessee/Indianapolis Zoo offers $1 million sponsorship of endangered species preservation planhttps://wsvn.com/news/us-world/indianapolis-zoo-offers-1-million-grant-to-save-endangered-species/Sacramento Zoo announces Sumatran orangutan birth; 1st since 1981https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-zoo-sumatran-orangutan-gives-birth/43830975GovernmentsTaiwan passes organic law to establish Ministry of the Environmenthttps://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305090026
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is now a partnership between Pelecanus and Reverse the Red. In this series we will highlight the scientists, organizations, institutions, and communities focused on reversing the trend of biodiversity loss and recovering species on the IUCN Red List. We’re so excited for this partnership and to get these amazing success stories out to the world, spreading optimism for the conservation of biodiversity. https://www.reversethered.orgFor this episode, as part of our Year of Action, the theme for April and May is Amphibians! We talk with Diana Vásquez, a biologist with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, or UNAM. We wanted to learn everything there is to know about the famous Axolotl, the ecological restoration of their habitats, and the social aspects of trying to save a species while strengthening the communities around them. Please check out their website https://www.restauracionecologica.org and consider adopting an axolotl of your own, and follow them on social media @restauracionecologica_Hosts and producers are Austin and Taylor ParkerProducers on this episode are Megan Joyce and Dr. Judy Mann.Images of the Axolotl in the lab were provided by Vivian RuízImages of the Chinampas in Xochimilco were provided by Basilio Rodríguez, Claudia Medina, Crescencio Hernández, Julio Mora, and Pedro MéndezThe graphic of the Axolotl was provided by our partners at Peppermint Narwhal https://www.peppermintnarwhal.com/ and @peppermintnarwhalFind all episodes at https://www.pelecanus.org
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!MoneyBiden to Pledge $500 Million to Stop Deforestation in Brazilhttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/20/biden-pledges-500-million-to-fight-amazon-deforestation.htmlBiden Releases $1B For Urban Treeshttps://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/04/12/biden-harris-administration-announces-historic-funding-expand ProtectionsRare Texas wildflower gets protection under Endangered Species Acthttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/10/bracted-twistflower-prostrate-milkweed-texas-endangered-species-act/ Environmental JusticeBiden signs executive order creating Office of Environmental Justicehttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-sign-executive-order-aims-advance-environmental-justice-rcna80813An Indigenous woman from the Amazon wins the Goldman Environment Prizehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/indigenous-woman-amazon-wins-goldman-environment-prize-rcna81109
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!RewildingTwin Amur leopards - the world's most endangered big cat species - born at San Diego Zoohttps://news.yahoo.com/twin-amur-leopards-worlds-most-113733102.html Protected Areas"Biden To Create 2 National Monuments, In Nevada And Texas"https://www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-national-monuments-texas-nevada_n_6418e32ce4b00c3e60757ea3 DrawdownElectricity Generated by Renewables Surpasses Coal for First Time in UShttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/electricity-generated-from-renewables-surpassed-coal-in-the-u-s-last-year"EU Countries Approve 2035 Phaseout of CO2-Emitting Cars"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/04/eu-2035-phaseout-co2-cars-climate-nature-news-this-week/"EPA Releases ‘Strongest-Ever’ Carbon Rules For Cars"https://www.eenews.net/articles/epa-releases-strongest-ever-carbon-rules-for-cars/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!WildlifeElusive animal spotted outside its usual range for the first time in over 30 yearshttps://www.cnn.com/2023/03/23/americas/wolverine-sighting-oregon-scn/index.htmlExtractionAsteroid Mining Startup About to Launch First Missionhttps://spacenews.com/asteroid-mining-startup-astroforge-to-launch-first-missions-this-year-2/"Global Renewables Capacity Grew By 10% Last Year - IRENA"https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/global-renewables-capacity-grew-by-record-10-last-year-irena-2023-03-21/"Brazil Evicts Miners From Yanomami Territory, Prepares For More Removals"https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/brazil-evicts-miners-yanomami-territory-prepares-more-removals-2023-03-21/
On this episode of Conservation Conversations, we talk with David Shiffman, Marine conservation biologist and science communicator and author of the book 'Why Sharks Matter.' We talk with David about well… sharks, why they’re awesome, some interesting facts about them, why they’re important, and most importantly how you can get involved in shark conservation. Find and follow him on Social Media @Whysharksmatter Thank you for tuning in, enjoy our conversation with David!Host and Producer is Austin ParkerProducer is Megan SchulzMusic provided by A Picture Book Studios
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!TechnologyInspired by butterflies, researcher invents new paint that has no pigmentshttps://interestingengineering.com/science/researcher-invents-paint-without-pigmentsRewildingEndangered Mexican wolf species is making a US comeback, officials sayhttps://www.cnn.com/2023/03/05/us/mexican-gray-wolf-us-population-scn-trnd/index.htmlChile announces biological corridor to protect endangered deerhttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chile-announces-biological-corridor-protect-endangered-deer-2023-03-06/Pittsburgh zoo welcomes newborn Western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered specieshttps://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-zoo-aquarium-newborn-western-lowland-gorilla-baby-critically-endangered-species/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!WildlifeCalifornia Spotted Owl Gets Endangered Species Act Protections After 23 Yearshttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/california-spotted-owl-gets-endangered-species-act-protections-after-23-years-2023-02-22/Arizona aquarium welcomes endangered African penguin chickshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/20/endangered-african-penguin-chicks-arizona-aquariumWood stork to be removed from threatened and endangered species listhttps://www.npr.org/2023/02/14/1157052550/wood-stork-endangered-species-listEnvironmental JusticeEPA Outlines Another $550 Million Toward Environmental Justicehttps://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3871177-epa-outlines-another-550-million-toward-addressing-environmental-inequity/He Ran The NAACP. Now He’S Leading Sierra Club’s Fight On Climatehttps://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2023-02-23/ben-jealous-led-the-naacp-now-hes-running-the-sierra-club-boiling-point
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" as well as Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.Conservation AreasCanada Adds Federal Protection To Indigenous-Declared Marine Refugehttps://thenarwhal.ca/bc-marine-refuge-rare-corals/China designates conservation area for Beijing Central Axishttps://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-02-01/China-designates-conservation-area-for-Beijing-Central-Axis-1h42TdiZgmk/index.html WildlifeMonarch butterfly population reaches highest number in decades https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/monarch-populations-rebound-but-its-still-a-long-journey-to-recovery/Critically Endangered Horse Species Born to Surrogate Using Cloned DNAhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/critically-endangered-species-horse-born-225355397.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWNvc2lhLm9yZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKN3rdSC34zQBclXXhzTeAvmr4lpPNjs6jlD7iaeteIdciMy1Fq8nI0U4x4BlRZ8rTkwiXqt3tO98tA8gRiJE1VciCu1YMClSUP5gx3tuVx-m4_MSSsmv-xZaHduxxe-w6zKfs7TPSSLi0vqsGjCXJEd7hisu-CZ3fCsTF6xNV5g Drawdown"Maine Regulators Allow Wind, Utility Project To Move Forward"https://apnews.com/article/maine-state-government-massachusetts-business-climate-and-environment-e205650e8a16875636a041221e834cd0"E.P.A. Bans Disposal of Mine Waste in Bristol Bay"https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/31/climate/pebble-mine-epa-decision.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=US%20News
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is now a partnership between Pelecanus and Reverse the Red. In this series we will highlight the scientists, organizations, institutions, and communities focused on reversing the trend of biodiversity loss and recovering species on the IUCN Red List. We’re so excited for this partnership and to get these amazing success stories out to the world, spreading optimism for the conservation of biodiversity. In this episode, as part of our Year of Action, the theme for February and March is Birds! Austin and Taylor Parker talk with Rafael Zamora of Loro Parque Fundacion, in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The mission of the Loro Parque foundation is to conserve wild species and their habitats , through environmental education, research, sustainable breeding programs and the activities we develop with local communities. They have achieved so much in the conservation of so many species, but today Rafael will talk about the work they’ve done with recovering Parrot species around the world. Thanks Rafael for taking the time to talk with us and for all of the amazing work he’s done for decades. This is the Year of Action for reverse the red, so please look into how you can help save the bird species in your area, and get involved. Host, editor and producer is Austin ParkerProducers:Taylor Parker, Megan Joyce Dr. Judy Mann, Alex Duckles
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" as well as Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.WildlifeNew museum in Mexico spotlights endangered axolotl salamanderhttps://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/new-museum-mexico-spotlights-endangered-axolotl-salamander-2023-01-26/San Clemente Island Bell's Sparrow Flies Off Endangered Species Listhttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/san-clemente-island-bells-sparrow-flies-off-endangered-species-list-2023-01-24/Endangered Sierra Nevada red fox discovered in national parkhttps://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/endangered-fox-seen-california-park-17742033.phpDrawdownRenewables Soon To Be One-Fourth of US Electricity Generationhttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/19012023/inside-clean-energy-us-renewables-generation/A Golden Solution to Pollution? Scientists Have Developed a New Method of Reducing Carbon Dioxidehttps://scitechdaily.com/a-golden-solution-to-pollution-scientists-have-developed-a-new-method-of-reducing-carbon-dioxide/
Welcome to Pelecanus Deep Dives, where we take a headline from a recent Pelecanus NEWS episode and take a deep dive, just like a pelican, into the article and try and explain some of the more technical, nuanced, or maybe complex ideas of the story to help us all better understand our world.In this episode, our host Harrison Parker, a CalTech doctoral Candidate in atmospheric sciences, explains a the January 15th, 2023 Pelecanus News episode about how the ozone layer is healing.Host for this episode is Harrison Parker,Producers are Harrison and Austin Parker.Music was provided by A Picture Book StudiosLinked sources for images:https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ozone-layer-slowly-healing-hole-mend-2066-96313492 https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/mario-molina https://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/ https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/antarctic-ozone-hole-slightly-smaller-in-2022 https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/atmosphere/ozone-layer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Protocol https://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/ https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/susan-solomon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Ozone_Mapping_Spectrometer#/media/File:Toms-2004-09-06-FULLDAY_GLOB.PNG https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/toms#launch-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Ozone_Mapping_Spectrometer
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is now a partnership between Pelecanus and Reverse the Red. In this series we will highlight the scientists, organizations, institutions, and communities focused on reversing the trend of biodiversity loss and recovering species on the IUCN Red List. We’re so excited to announce this partnership and to get these amazing success stories out to the world, spreading optimism for the conservation of biodiversity. In this episode Austin and Taylor Parker of Pelecanus talk with Megan Joyce with Reverse the Red about what Reverse the Red aims to do, how they’re doing it, and how you can get involved. Visit Reversethered.org for more info!Thank you again for tuning in, we would like to thank Megan for talking with us about all of the amazing things RtR is doing Host, editor and producer is Austin ParkerProducers for this video are Taylor Parker, Megan Joyce, Dr. Judy Mann, Dr. Jenny Gray and Jared Lipworth.Introduction video was provided by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and Reverse the Red. Images in the video were provided by Reverse the Red and Peppermint Narwhal.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.DrawdownGermany generated a historical amount of electricity from wind energy this weekhttps://www.greenmatters.com/renewables/germany-wind-energyKorean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgiahttps://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/korean-firm-plans-25b-new-solar-panel-plants-96358836WildlifeOregon Zoo awarded $2 million to help California condorshttps://www.oregonzoo.org/news/2022/12/zoo-awarded-2-million-help-save-california-condorsHealingUN Says Ozone Layer Slowly Healing - Hole To Mend By 2066https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ozone-layer-slowly-healing-hole-mend-2066-96313492
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.WildlifeWorld's Most Endangered Species: 2 Young Javan Rhinos Seen in Indonesia National Parkhttps://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/54719/20221224/worlds-endangered-species-2-young-javan-rhinos-seen-indonesia-national.htmLegal Victory: Court Rules EPA's Registration of Bee-Killing Insecticide Unlawfulhttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/legal-victory-court-rules-epas-registration-of-bee-killing-insecticide-unlawful-citing-failure-to-assess-risks-to-endangered-species-2022-12-21/Nearly every country signs on to a sweeping deal to protect naturehttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/climate/biodiversity-cop15-montreal-30x30.htmlBrazil's Lula picks Amazon defender for environment ministerhttps://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/brazils-lula-picks-amazon-defender-environment-minister-95930581TechNew technology could tap into a virtually limitless supply of fresh waterhttps://www.sciencealert.com/new-technology-could-tap-into-a-virtually-limitless-supply-of-fresh-waterBiotech chestnut tree poised to restore lost ecosystems and biodiversityhttps://geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/12/22/biotech-chestnut-tree-poised-to-restore-lost-ecosystems-and-biodiversity-but-it-needs-your-help/3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’ in 2 yearshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/3m-pfas-end-production-forever-chemicals/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks!All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.DrawdownDOE National Laboratory Makes History by Achieving Fusion Ignitionhttps://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-national-laboratory-makes-history-achieving-fusion-ignitionWorld Will Gain Enough Renewable Energy In 5 Years To Power China, Says IEAhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/energy/iea-renewable-energy-turning-point/index.html WildlifeA Town in Washington Recognizes the Rights of Southern Resident Orcashttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/06122022/rights-of-nature-southern-resident-orcas/ 36 new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) approved!https://iucn.org/story/202211/36-new-important-marine-mammal-areas-immas-approved Indigenous rightsTrudeau announces $800M for Indigenous-led conservation initiativeshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/indigenous-conservation-protetion-cree-inuit-firstnations-1.6677350
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All our podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Water conservation China's water conservation investment exceeding 900 billion yuan in Jan-Oct, a record high https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202211/1279390.shtml
Policy Decisions "In a First, Rich Countries Agree to Pay for Climate Damages in Poor Nations" https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/19/climate/un-climate-damage-cop27.html
EU agrees to increase carbon removals https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/news/european-green-deal-eu-agrees-increase-carbon-removals-through-land-use-forestry-agriculture_en
Wildlife "'Landmark Vote' Gives Boost To Threatened Sharks" https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63670072
Record number of species to be regulated by CITES after CoP19 https://cites.org/eng/news/record-number-of-species-to-be-regulated-by-cites-after-cop19
Feds to study bringing back endangered grizzly bears in Washington state https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/11/12/grizzly-bears-washington-cascades-restoration/
In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Alex Wells and Derek Cossaboon of the Denver Zoo about Boreal Toad conservation in the Rocky Mountains. In collaboration with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Denver Zoo is taking two conservation actions to bring boreal toads back from the brink, a Breeding + Release program as well as a Community Science program to get the community involved in saving this species. https://denverzoo.org/boreal-toad-conservation-team/ Thank you so much for tuning in, enjoy our conversation with Alex and Derek!
Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios Photos provided by Denver Zoo, credit to Jenna Dockweiler, Kristi Odom, Rylee Borellis, Stefan Ekernas
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at https://projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at https://projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.
Regeneration Endangered species: More than 6000 baby turtles are released in Peru https://phys.org/news/2022-10-baby-turtles-peru.html Mangrove forest loss is slowing toward a halt, new report shows https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/mangrove-forest-loss-is-slowing-toward-a-halt-new-report-shows/
Politics Lula Cheered For New Climate Policies After Brazil Election https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-10-31/lula-cheered-for-new-climate-policies-after-brazil-election
New York Voters Approve $4.2 Billion Environmental Bond Act https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-environment/new-york-voters-approve-4-2-billion-climate-bond
Drawdown Feds Pick Gulf's First Two Zones For Offshore Wind Off Louisiana, Texas https://www.nola.com/news/environment/article_7a78c562-5951-11ed-b9c8-7780c79d2a18.html
"EU Approves Ban On New Combustion-Engine Cars From 2035" https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/eu-approves-ban-combustion-engine-cars-2035-92272100
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Life "Bar-Tailed Godwit Sets World Record With 13,560Km Continuous Flight" https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/27/bar-tailed-godwit-sets-world-record-with-13560km-continuous-flight-from-alaska-to-southern-australia Emperor Penguins Are Protected Under the Endangered Species Act https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2022-10/emperor-penguin-gets-endangered-species-act-protections Hidden 'Oasis of Life' Discovered Deep Under The Ocean in The Maldives https://www.sciencealert.com/hidden-oasis-of-life-discovered-deep-under-the-ocean-in-the-maldives
Environmental Justice "U.S. EPA Begins Work To Set Up $27 Billion Green Bank" https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-epa-begins-work-to-set-up-27-billion-green-bank/ar-AA13eE0H
Drawdown Chula Vista solar microgrid to save school district $70 million https://microgridknowledge.com/solar-microgrid-chula-vista/ "US Awards $2.8B In Grants For EV Batteries In 12 States" https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2022-10-19/us-awards-2-8b-in-grants-for-ev-batteries-in-12-states
Indigenous land After nearly 200 years, the Tongva community has land in Los Angeles County https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-10/after-nearly-200-years-the-tongva-community-has-land-in-los-angeles-county California tribes will reclaim right to manage coastal lands https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/california-tribes-reclaim-right-manage-coastal-lands/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Kicks Reebok and National Geographic launch plant-based sneakers with endangered species designs https://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2022/10/10/reebok-and-national-geographic-launch-plant-based-sneakers-with-endangered-species-designs/
Drawdown "Nations Agree to Curb Emissions From Flying by 2050" https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/climate/aviation-emissions-net-zero.html
Wildlife Endangered pupfish population at Devils Hole reaches 19-year-high https://fws.gov/press-release/2022-09/devils-hole-pupfish-population-19-year-high
Australia to set aside at least 30% of its land mass to protect endangered species https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-set-aside-least-30-its-land-mass-protect-endangered-species-2022-10-04/
Endangered species found in Central Calif. creek for first time after dam removal https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/endangered-species-found-in-central-coast-creek-for-first-time-after-dam-removal/ar-AA12NTas
Legal Victory Speeds Habitat Protection for Endangered Florida Bonneted Bat https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/legal-victory-speeds-habitat-protection-for-endangered-florida-bonneted-bat-2022-10-07/
(Reposted from original release on 10/6/22 after audio was fixed) In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Marcos Trinidad, Center director for Audubon Debs Park in Los Angeles, Senior Regional Manager in Riverside for TreePeople, and host of the Human/Nature Podcast by LAist studios and KPCC an NPR affiliate. Marcos is a living legend in Conservation the LA area and his new podcast is an amazing way to see the plants and animals of LA from his point of view. Enjoy!
Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Drawdown Exxon’s Houston Carbon Capture Just Got Massive Support from Congress https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25092022/exxon-houston-ship-channel-carbon-capture/ "White House Launches ‘Generational’ $7 Billion Hydrogen Plan" https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/white-house-launches-generational-7-billion-hydrogen-hub-plan
Rewilding World's first cloned arctic wolf is now 100 days old https://www.livescience.com/arctic-wolf-cloned-china Co-existence, not Fortress Conservation: Here is why India's cheetah experiment is unique https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/co-existence-not-fortress-conservation-here-is-why-india-s-cheetah-experiment-is-unique-84887 Long Beach Aquarium Releasing Endangered Frogs Back Into Wild https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/long-beach-aquarium-releasing-endangered-frogs-back-into-wild/
Justice Thousands call for 'climate reparations and justice' in global protests https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/23/thousands-call-for-climate-reparations-and-justice-in-global-protests "E.P.A. Will Make Racial Equality a Bigger Factor in Environmental Rules" https://trueviralnews.com/143296-e-p-a-will-make-racial-equality-a-bigger-factor-in-environmental-rules.html nytimes Congress Studies Addition Of Lynching Sites To National Park System https://patch.com/tennessee/memphis/congress-studies-addition-lynching-sites-national-park-system
Land and water protection USAID Announces New Up To $18.5 Million Effort to Conserve Forests in Papua New Guinea https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/sep-13-2022-usaid-announces-new-185-million-effort-conserve-forests-papua-new-guinea Interior Department Announces Nearly $105 Million in Funding for Wetland Conservation https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-nearly-105-million-funding-wetland-conservation-projects
WTF China discovers stunning crystal on the moon, nuclear fusion fuel for limitless energy https://www.vice.com/en/article/epzaga/china-moon-crystal-nuclear-fusion
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Innovation Out of thin air- new solar-powered invention creates hydrogen fuel from the atmosphere https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/07/out-of-thin-air-new-solar-powered-invention-creates-hydrogen-fuel-from-the-atmosphere Clean Energy Projects Surge After Climate Bill Passage https://climategkc.org/clean-energy-projects-surge-after-climate-bill-passage/ Drawdown California’s 2035 Ban On New Gas-Powered Cars Set To Apply To Virginia https://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2022/08/29/californias-2035-ban-on-new-gas-powered-cars-set-to-apply-to-virginia/#sthash.aT6ZVg6I.dpbs Washington State to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035, following California https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/26/washington-gas-car-ban-sales Germany launched the first fleet of hydrogen powered passenger trains saying they will save 422k gallons of diesel fuel a year https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/fleet-hydrogen-passenger-trains-begins-service-germany-88791424
Do you like pretty blue butterflies and endangered species?! Well, then this episode is perfect for you! In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Neysa Frechette of the Friends of Ballona Wetlands (@ballonafriends; https://www.ballonafriends.org) and Jacob Varvarigos from the Southbay parkland conservancy (@southbayparklandconservancy; https://www.southbayparks.org), representing the El Segundo Blue Butterfly Coalition in Los Angeles CA, www.esbcoalition.org. The ESB coalition’s mission is to connect and create local native wildlife habitat capable of supporting valuable species like the El Segundo blue butterfly, while engaging the public in educational and recreational events. The groups that make up the ESB coalition do so much amazing work with the communities of Southwest LA to help conserve this beautiful butterfly species.
Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Wildlife Critically endangered sea turtles lay eggs on Texas beach https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/critically-endangered-sea-turtle-nests-on-texas-beach-180980576/
Endangered sea turtles found on Louisiana islands for first time in 75 years https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/21/louisiana-sea-turtles-chandeleur-islands-new-orleans
Scientists evolve a fungus to battle deadly honey bee parasite https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-evolve-fungus-battle-deadly-honey-bee-parasite
Regulations Feds Announce $310 Million In Funding To Combat ‘Megadrought https://news.yahoo.com/federal-officials-announce-310-million-231335993.html
California moves toward phasing out sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/california-moves-toward-phasing-out-sale-of-gas-powered-vehicles-by-2035
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Drawdown Study finds 100% renewables would pay off within 6 years https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/08/09/study-finds-100-renewables-would-pay-off-within-6-years/
Wildlife Arizona Jaguar “El Jefe” reappears in Central Sonora https://wildlandsnetwork.org/news/arizona-jaguar-central-sonora Five litters of endangered black-footed ferrets born at Phoenix Zoo https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/five-litters-of-endangered-black-footed-ferrets-born-at-phoenix-zoo/ar-AA10exRZ Coral Levels In Parts Of Great Barrier Reef Are At Highest In 36 Years https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/04/great-barrier-reef-areas-show-highest-coral-cover-seen-in-36-years.html
Hawaii Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Is Expanding by 16,000 Acres https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-is-growing-by-16000-acres-180980503/ Hawaii receives final coal shipment for its last coal-fired power plant https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/30/us/hawaii-last-coal-shipment-trnd/index.html On Hawaiian Mountain, The Fight Over Telescopes Nearing A Peaceful End https://www.npr.org/2022/07/31/1114314076/hawaii-mauna-kea-telescope-space-observatory
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series "The Possibilists" as well as our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Life Scientists discover new 'origins of life' chemical reactions https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220728112005.htm
Social Justice Largest Audubon Chapter Yet Is Changing Its Name, Rebuking An Enslaver https://www.sej.org/headlines/largest-audubon-chapter-yet-changing-its-name-rebuking-enslaver
Drawdown Newsom pushes for 20 GW offshore wind goal by 2045, says California must ‘up our game’ on climate https://www.utilitydive.com/news/newsom-pushes-20-gw-california-offshore-wind-goal-by-2045/628077/
Wildlife "There Are 40% More Tigers In The World Than Previously Estimated" https://www.wfdd.org/story/there-are-40-more-tigers-world-previously-estimated
Endangered salmon will swim in California river for first time in 80 years https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-16/endangered-salmon-relocated-to-ancestral-waters
Welcome to Pelecanus Deep Dives, where we take a headline from a recent Pelecanus NEWS episode and take a deep dive, just like a pelican, into the article and try and explain some of the more technical, nuanced, or maybe complex ideas of the story to help us all better understand our world.
In this episode, our host Harrison Parker, a CalTech doctoral Candidate in atmospheric sciences, explains a recent Pelecanus News episode about Icelandic whaling and provides context and history of the issue.
Host for this episode is Harrison Parker, Producers are Harrison and Austin Parker. Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series "The Possibilists" as well as our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Rewilding Endangered amphibian species reintroduced in Colorado https://kdvr.com/news/local/endangered-amphibian-species-reintroduced/
AB 2146—California’s Pollinator Protection Act—passed in the California State Assembly https://openstates.org/ca/bills/20212022/AB2146/
Study shows two million ancient and veteran trees in England, ten times more than previously recorded https://phys.org/news/2022-06-million-ancient-veteran-trees-england.html
Officially extinct butterfly ‘making a comeback’ in UK https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jul/08/officially-extinct-butterfly-large-tortoiseshell-making-a-comeback-in-uk
Drawdown Newsom Signs Nation’s Most Sweeping Law To Phase Out Single-Use Plastics https://news.yahoo.com/nations-most-sweeping-law-phase-170629768.html
Rhode Island sets fastest timeline of any US state to reach 100% renewable electricity https://electrek.co
On today’s episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Mat Charette of Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education society or TREES! T.R.E.E.S is a small grassroots ecological conservation organization hosting a research and education center in the hills of Belize. The TREES field station and research and education center functions as a wildlife ecology research and education center, focusing on tropical ecology research and post-secondary education. Mat and his partners started the Toucan Ridge Bird Observatory, a research banding station aimed to answer questions about the birds of Belize and migratory birds of the Americas.
Check out their social media pages linked in the episode description to see more of what they do! Enjoy our conversation with Mat!
TREES Website:Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (TREES)
TREES Social Media accounts: IG - @treessocietybelize @birdsoftoucanridge @treesbelizefarm FB - Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society + Toucan Ridge Bird Observatory Twitter - @TREESBelize + @TRBO_belize Youtube - TREES Belize
Photos from this episode provided to us by Mat Charette, photo credit to him, Giselle Marin and Mark Conboy.
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Endangered Species
Rare Endangered Whooping Crane Hatches at Virginia Conservation Institute https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/first-whooping-crane-hatches-smithsonian-conservation-biology-institute
Virgin Islands Flower Finally Gets Endangered Species Protections After 47 Years https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/virgin-islands-flower-finally-gets-endangered-species-protections-after-47-years-2022-06-15/
Biden Administration Tosses Trump Definition of 'Habitat' for Endangered Species https://www.sej.org/headlines/biden-admin-tosses-trump-definition-habitat-endangered-species
Pollution
China’s clean air campaign is bringing down global pollution https://time.com/6187349/china-air-pollution/ Supreme Court Rejects Appeal From Roundup Maker Over Cancer Claims https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/21/supreme-court-rejects-bayer-bid-to-stop-roundup-lawsuits.html
Tribes
Yellowstone National Park announced that Mount Doane is now named First Peoples Mountain https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/22022.htm Native American Tribes To Co-Manage National Monument For First Time https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/06/20/bears-ears-national-monument-tribes/
People
Biden Picks First Woman, Person Of Color As Science Adviser https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-picks-woman-person-color-science-adviser-85541040
Dr. Jon Paul Rodríguez, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, is the recipient of the inaugural Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/06/21/2466241/0/en/American-Humane-Awards-Dr-Jon-Paul-Rodr%C3%ADguez-Chair-of-the-IUCN-Species-Survival-Commission-with-the-Wolfgang-Kiessling-International-Prize-for-Species-Conservation.html
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series Conservation Conversations, The Possibilists, and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Protected Areas Belize’s newest protected area is named after Sharon Matola! https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2022/06/03/late-director-and-founder-of-belize-zoo-sharon-matola-to-have-wildlife-sanctuary-named-after-her/
Plants and animals World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-61655327 11 Mexican gray wolf pups are released into the wild. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/eleven-mexican-gray-wolf-pups-released-into-the-wild-180980213/ California court ruling opens door for protection of insects as endangered species https://news.mongabay.com/2022/06/california-court-ruling-opens-door-for-protection-of-insects-as-endangered-species/
Drawdown in the Ocean JAPAN TESTED A GIANT TURBINE THAT GENERATES ELECTRICITY USING DEEP OCEAN CURRENTS https://futurism.com/the-byte/giant-turbine-generates-electricity-deep-ocean-currents Greens win NEPA court fight over Calif. offshore fracking https://www.eenews.net/articles/greens-win-nepa-court-fight-over-calif-offshore-fracking/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Wildlife Saint Louis Zoo announces birth of two leopard cubs from critically endangered species https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/28/us/saint-louis-amur-leopard-cubs-scn-trnd "Monarch Butterfly Numbers In Mexico Rise By 35%" https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/monarch-butterfly-numbers-mexico-rise-35-84943521 Wolf seen in Brittany for first time in a century https://www.tellerreport.com/life/2022-05-05-the-presence-of-a-wolf-confirmed-in-brittany--a-first-for-a-century.HJOjRHXbL5.html
Drawdown Netherlands to ban fossil heating from 2026, make heat pumps necessary https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/netherlands-to-ban-fossil-heating-by-2026-make-heat-pumps-mandatory/ Massachusetts just ruled 7-0 that Exxon must face trial for deceiving the public over climate change https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/05/25/resounding-victory-court-rules-exxon-must-face-trial-over-climate-lies California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren’t fading away https://www.npr.org/2022/05/07/1097376890/for-a-brief-moment-calif-fully-powered-itself-with-renewable-energy Construction begins on Australia’s first gigawatt scale wind project https://reneweconomy.com.au/construction-begins-on-australias-first-gigawatt-scale-wind-project/
On today’s episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Vanessa Kilburn of Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education society or TREES! T.R.E.E.S is a small grassroots ecological conservation organization hosting a research and education center in the hills of Belize. The TREES field station and research and education center functions as a wildlife ecology research and education center, focusing on tropical ecology research and post-secondary education. However, they believe strongly that ecological conservation can only happen with community involvement, so they also provide a wide range of community programs to members of our community and involve locals in all aspects of our research and education initiatives as well as ecological conservation.
We recommend watching this episode as we have amazing footage of their bat research in action! Also check out their social media pages linked in the episode description to see more of what they do! Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/s9VrpBnTzcw
Thank you to Vanessa and her team for their time and excitement in showing us around!. Enjoy our conversation with her!
TREES Website:Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (TREES)
TREES Social Media accounts: IG - @treessocietybelize @birdsoftoucanridge @treesbelizefarm FB - Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society + Toucan Ridge Bird Observatory Twitter - @TREESBelize + @TRBO_belize Youtube - TREES Belize
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
In this bonus episode we highlight our 2022 recipient of the Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship, Morgan Buehlmann. Morgan is a school teacher in St. Louis MO, as well as a grad student with Project Dragonfly and an everyday conservation hero that the world needs.
Carrie R. Wilson was a staple of the community of San Diego for the last 50+ years. Carrie believed in community inspiration through direct and intentional action. Pelecanus would never have come to fruition without Carrie, and the same can be said for so many people throughout San Diego. As the Dean of Students of the University of San Diego Law School, she was able to make a lasting impact on thousands of students' lives. Carrie asked us to let anyone looking to honor her memory know that she hopes they would make a "heartfelt gift to make the world a better place." She simply hoped for her legacy to be one of paying it forward. We aim to award this scholarship to students who embody the Pelecanus mission of demonstrating optimism through science and align with Carrie R. Wilson’s passion for education, charity and service.
The Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship will be open for applications for project dragonfly students again in the Spring of 2023, check our Pelecanus.org scholarship page for more information. Pelecanus is a 501C3 non-profit organization that takes tax deductible donations. You will also find a link to the donate button on our website if you’d like to contribute to the Carrie Wilson memorial programs or to Pelecanus in general.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Wildlife Endangered Hawaiian monk seal population highest in decades. https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-05-06/endangered-hawaiian-monk-seal-population-rises Innovations Scientists Discover Method to Break Down Plastic in Days, Not Centuries https://www.vice.com/en/article/akvm5b/scientists-discover-method-to-break-down-plastic-in-one-week-not-centuries Drawdown Europe’s largest floating solar farm is ready to come online in Portugal https://electrek.co/2022/05/09/europes-largest-floating-solar-farm-is-ready-to-come-online-in-portugal/ India to set up 30,000 MW offshore wind power, 50,000 MW of solar capacity https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/india-to-set-up-30-000-mw-offshore-wind-power-50-000-mw-of-solar-capacity/ar-AAWSrIX
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Drawdown Wind Power Overtook Coal, Nuclear For First Time in U.S. on March 29 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/14/1092806582/wind-power-energy-source?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&fbclid=IwAR1asFMF4qmNlW88UnpHbFkpcy4LbXnB83Okwk2QUdTtymhnfSSeAfJx-5c
‘Historic’: global climate plans can now keep heating below 2C, study shows https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/13/historic-global-climate-plans-can-now-keep-heating-below-2c-study-shows
Legal California is investigating Big Oil for allegedly misleading the public on recycling https://www.npr.org/2022/04/28/1095305949/california-is-investigating-big-oil-for-allegedly-misleading-the-public-on-recyc
Life All 4 building blocks of DNA have been found in meteorites https://www.vice.com/en/article/88gpk3/all-four-building-blocks-of-dna-have-been-found-in-meteorites
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. https://www.pelecanus.org/the-possibilists.html
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
On today’s episode of The Possibilists we talk with Anna Rathmann, Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute. The Jane Goodall Institute is a global community conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall. By protecting chimpanzees and inspiring people to conserve the natural world we all share, they improve the lives of people, animals and the environment. They believe that everything is connected—everyone can make a difference.
Host and producer for this episode areAustin Parkerand Taylor Parker Producer is Cat Kutz Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Rights of Nature The first country in the world has given legal rights to individual wild animals https://www.sciencealert.com/the-first-country-in-the-world-has-given-legal-rights-to-individual-wild-animals
Investment White House Launches $1B Program To Boost Conservation Goal https://www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-america-the-beautiful-challenge-30x30_n_625432dee4b06c2ea32105ec Biden Admin Announces $500M For Energy Efficiency In Public Schools https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/3258521-biden-administration-announces-500m-for-energy-efficiency-in-public-schools/ Canada Lays Out C$9.1 Bln Roadmap To Meet 2030 Climate Targets https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/canadas-releases-emissions-reduction-plan-mapping-out-path-2030-climate-targets-2022-03-29/
Drawdown Solar panels that can generate electricity at night have been developed at Stanford https://www.npr.org/2022/04/07/1091320428/solar-panels-that-can-generate-electricity-at-night-have-been-developed-at-stanf New Vehicles Must Average 40 Mpg By 2026, Up From 28 Mpg https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/vehicles-average-40-mpg-2026-us-standards-83809349
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Wildlife Endangered green turtles are bouncing back in the Seychelles https://www.popsci.com/science/endangered-turtles-seychelles/
Indigenous Land Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) assumed full management of the Bison Range, formerly known as the National Bison Range https://flatheadbeacon.com/2022/03/28/tribes-assume-full-management-of-bison-range/
Judge rules New York took Mohawk land illegally in the 1800s https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/45540/20220314/judge-rules-new-york-took-mohawk-land-illegally-in-the-1800s
Drawdown Germany backs phasing out combustion engine cars by 2035 https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-backs-phasing-out-combustion-engine-cars-by-2035/
Largest American Wind Farm ever Built all-at-Once Opens in Oklahoma, Saves Customers $1 Billion over Fossil fuels https://www.commondreams.org/views/2022/03/25/largest-built-all-once-wind-farm-opens-oklahoma-saves-customers-1-billion
Italy builds first offshore wind farm in an effort to move away from Russian gas https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/03/17/italy-builds-six-new-wind-farms-in-a-bid-to-move-away-from-russian-gas-dependency
Welsh solar farm exceeds expectations in powering Swansea hospital https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/14/wales-solar-farm-brynwhillach-powers-swansea-hospital-morriston
Chile's new President Boric signs Escazu environmental treaty https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/18/chile-new-president-boric-signs-escazu-environmental-treaty
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Drawdown Harvesting energy from the air: metasurface-based antenna turns ambient radio waves into electric power https://scitechdaily.com/harvesting-energy-from-the-air-metasurface-based-antenna-turns-ambient-radio-waves-into-electric-power/ Sale of Leases for Wind Farms Off New York Raises More Than $4 Billion https://governorswindenergycoalition.org/sale-of-leases-for-wind-farms-off-new-york-raises-more-than-4-billion/ Colorado Oil And Gas Regulators Approve ‘Strongest’ Financial Rules https://coloradonewsline.com/2022/03/02/colorado-oil-gas-strongest-financial-rules/ UN agrees to create world's first-ever plastics pollution treaty in a blow to big oil https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/02/world/plastics-treaty-environment-climate-un-intl/index.html
Wildlife Peppered Chub wins Endangered Species Act protection https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2022-02/peppered-chub-receives-endangered-species-act-protection
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Protected Areas Afro-Caribbean community safeguards pristine oceans with new protected area https://news.mongabay.com/2022/02/afro-caribbean-community-safeguards-pristine-oceans-with-new-protected-area/
Renewable Energy Accelerated ammonia synthesis holds promise for conversion of renewable energy https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220215092519.htm
Technological Breakthrough Allows Seamless Conversion of Ammonia to Green Hydrogen https://scitechdaily.com/technological-breakthrough-allows-seamless-conversion-of-ammonia-to-green-hydrogen/#:~:text=Technological%20Breakthrough%20Allows%20Seamless%20Conversion%20of%20Ammonia%20to%20Green%20Hydrogen,-TOPICS%3AEnergyGreen&text=Researchers%20leverage%20renewable%20electricity%20for,for%20converting%20ammonia%20into%20hydrogen
Physics Breakthrough as AI Successfully Controls Plasma in Nuclear Fusion Experiment https://www.sciencealert.com/physics-breakthrough-as-ai-successfully-controls-plasma-in-nuclear-fusion-experiment?fbclid=IwAR1PwMssrc8KVqRuPAH2u29fs13Y3scB7ouVUCq9aKS0K7EZBXXokj-W9iQ
Drawdown Supreme Court Rejects Dakota Access NEPA Battle https://www.eenews.net/articles/supreme-court-rejects-dakota-access-nepa-battle/
Students From 5 Top Universities Sue To Compel Fossil-Fuel Divestment https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/02/16/college-fossil-fuel-divest-legal-action/
Mexico’s top court cancels mining concessions near Indigenous communities https://news.mongabay.com/2022/02/mexicos-top-court-cancels-mining-concessions-near-indigenous-communities/
On today’s episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Nikki Buxton of Belize Bird Rescue. Founded in 2004, Belize Bird Rescue is Belize's only multi-species avian rescue and rehabilitation center. Belize Bird Rescue has the ability to rehab and release all species of birds but specializes in saving parrots, including the endangered Yellow headed Amazon.
If you’re listening to this episode, consider finding the video version on our youtube page as we were able to do this interview in person and were given a tour of their facilities. These birds are amazing and beautiful to watch, so it won’t disappoint.
Thank you again to Nikki from Belize Bird Rescue. It’s astounding what they’ve created and the amount of birds they’ve been able to save. Please visit their website at BelizeBirdRescue.com and consider donating to their cause. Any amount will go a long way to saving the biodiversity of belize and they really deserve more help.
Host and producer for this episode are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
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Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Wildlife California judge restores federal protection for gray wolves in 44 states https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gray-wolf-endangered-species-act-wildlife-regulations/ Iceland Set To End Whaling By 2024 Due To Lack Of Demand https://www.sci-nature.com/2022/02/iceland-set-to-end-whaling-by-2024-due.html Drawdown Nuclear Fusion Heat Record A ‘Huge Step’ In Quest For New Energy Source https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/09/nuclear-fusion-heat-record-a-huge-step-in-quest-for-new-energy-source Rulings Ecuador’s top court rules for stronger land rights for Indigenous communities https://news.mongabay.com/2022/02/ecuadors-top-court-rules-for-stronger-land-rights-for-indigenous-communities/ China jails almost 50 steel executives for faking emissions data https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-28/china-jails-almost-50-steel-executives-for-faking-emissions-data
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. conservationcommons.si.edu www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
On today’s episode of The Possibilists we talk to Jonathan Franklin, author and investigative journalist. Jonathan has written multiple books and dozens and dozens of articles for The Guardian, the New York Times and others on topics ranging from Narcos in Colombia to interviewing Timothy McVeigh among so much more. His latest book, A Wild Idea, is a biography of Doug Tompkins, the founder of apparel companies The North Face and Esprit, who then moved to Chile to purchase large amounts of land for the sole purpose of Conservation and reWilding. In this conversation we dive deep into the book and the life of Doug Tompkins, so please enjoy our conversation with Jonathan Franklin about the amazing story of Doug Tompkins and his love affair with South America and Patagonia.
Find the links to his books here but try and support your local bookstore: https://www.amazon.com/A-Wild-Idea/dp/B092B79VY2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OGT8BAXOYK4E&keywords=a+wild+idea+by+jonathan+franklin&qid=1644288889&sprefix=a+wild+id%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1
Host and producer for this episode are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Producers are Cat Kutz and Andrea Santy Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Please like, comment, and subscribe to our page if you haven’t already. Thanks again, we’ll talk to you next time.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Rewilding ‘We’re making babies’: After years in decline, Okanagan salmon are back https://thecanadian.news/2022/01/04/were-making-babies-after-years-in-decline-okanagan-salmon-is-back/
Asiatic cheetah Homino spotted in Bafgh for 1st time in years https://theanimalrescuesociety.nationbuilder.com/asiatic_cheetah_bafgh
Land Biden Admin Revokes Mining Leases Near Minnesota's Boundary Waters https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/01/biden-administration-revokes-twin-metals-mining-leases-minnesota-boundary-waters/
Redwood Forest in California Is Returned to Native Tribes https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/30/us/redwood-forest-california-native-tribes-tcih-leh-dun/index.html Biden administration announces more than $1 billion for Everglades restoration https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/biden-administration-announces-more-than-1-billion-for-everglades-restoration/ar-AASW9Kq
Regulations Hawaii becomes first state to ban shark fishing https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/hawaii-becomes-first-state-to-ban-shark-fishing/
EPA Acts To Curb Air, Water Pollution In Poor Communities https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/epa-acts-environmental-justice-gulf-coast-states-82481021
Welcome to Pelecanus Deep Dives, where we take a headline from a recent Pelecanus NEWS episode and take a deep dive, just like a pelican, into the article and try and explain some of the more technical, nuanced, or maybe complex ideas of the story to help us all better understand our world. While we will still release these as audio podcasts, this is really made for video as we’ll show diagrams, data visualizations, or photos to better illustrate the article’s topics. Check out our youtube page or social media to watch the video version.
In this episode, our host Harrison Parker, a CalTech doctoral Candidate in atmospheric sciences, explains a January 15th Pelecanus NEWS headline about offshore wind energy. See links below!
Host for this episode is Harrison Parker, Producers are Harrison, Austin and Taylor Parker. Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
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https://www.iflscience.com/technology/worlds-largest-wind-farm-has-officially-started-producing-power/ https://orsted.com/en/media/newsroom/news/2021/12/20211220460511 https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/animation-how-wind-turbine-works https://www.seia.org/initiatives/whats-megawatt https://www.americangeosciences.org/critical-issues/faq/what-are-advantages-and-disadvantages-offshore-wind-farms https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/articles/top-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-offshore-wind-energy https://www.comsol.com/blogs/simulating-permanent-magnet-generators/
On today’s episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Emma Sanchez of Panthera Belize. Panthera is a global organization dedicated to conserving big cats from African lions to cheetahs to leopards and more! Panthera Belize is a hub for the Jaguar corridor initiative which is working to preserve the genetic integrity of the jaguar by connecting and protecting core jaguar populations in human landscapes from northern Mexico all the way to Argentina among so much more. Please look into Panthera and the work they do all over the world to protect big cats at Panthera.org. You can also find Panthera Belize on Facebook!
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
Hosts and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Producer is Taylor Parker Music was provided by “A Picture Book Studios”
Please like, comment and subscribe to our page if you haven’t already and thank you for tuning in, we’ll talk to you next time.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Charges Dropped Against Journalists Arrested on Wet’suwet’en Territory https://thenarwhal.ca/coastal-gaslink-drop-charges-journalists/
Drawdown World’s largest wind farm has officially started producing power https://www.iflscience.com/technology/worlds-largest-wind-farm-has-officially-started-producing-power/
Court orders Shell to halt Wild Coast seismic blasting https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/court-orders-shell-to-halt-wild-coast-seismic-blasting/ar-AASdojO
Developers cancel Oregon pipeline and LNG export terminal https://www.ecowatch.com/oregon-lng-export-project-pipeline-2655910510.html
Divestment for Biodiversity Norway wealth fund divests from China’s Yunnan Baiyao over pangolins https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/norway-wealth-fund-divests-from-chinas-yunnan-baiyao-over-pangolins
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. conservationcommons.si.edu www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
In this episode of The Possibilists we talk with Dr. J. Drew Lanham, a professor of wildlife ecology at Clemson University, where his research focuses on songbird ecology as well as the African-American role in natural-resources conservation. Dr. Lanham is also an author and award-nominated poet of The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature, as well as his collection of poems, Sparrow Envy, were both published in 2016.
Please find and read his books and articles, and keep up with the content he produces. He is a true voice of conservation in our time.
Find the links to his books here but try and support your local bookstore: https://smile.amazon.com/Sparrow-Envy-Field-Lesser-Beasts/dp/1938235819/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=drew+lanham&qid=1641165292&s=books&sprefix=drew+lanham%2Cstripbooks%2C365&sr=1-1 https://smile.amazon.com/The-Home-Place-J-Drew-Lanham-audiobook/dp/B07NWYFR1Y/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=drew+lanham&qid=1641165292&s=books&sprefix=drew+lanham%2Cstripbooks%2C365&sr=1-2
Host and producer for this episode are Austin Parkerand Taylor Parker Producers are Cat Kutz and Andrea Santy Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Please like, comment, and subscribe to our page if you haven’t already. Thanks again, we’ll talk to you next time.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
We start off this episode with a tribute to Dr. Thomas Lovejoy and Dr. E.O. Wilson, both of whom passed this last week. Their contribution to conservation will be forever felt and impactful. We thank you both for your lives of service.
Protected Areas Portugal creates Europe’s largest marine protected area https://www.treehugger.com/portugal-creates-europe-largest-marine-reserve-5211970
Rules and Regs Papua court ruling a win for local government, Indigenous groups against palm oil https://news.mongabay.com/2021/12/papua-court-ruling-a-win-for-local-government-indigenous-groups-against-palm-oil/
Italy announces nationwide fur farming ban https://www.livekindly.co/italy-announces-nationwide-fur-farming-ban/
Spanish law no longer considers animals objects https://www.livekindly.co/spain-animal-welfare/
In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Korie Merrell and Sarah Godfrey about the Center for Natural lands management or CNLM. preserves and Management in Southern California. CNLM is a non profit organization that is focused on conserving native species, their habitat and functioning ecosystems in perpetuity, promoting the conservation values of such lands through education, promoting and facilitating uses of lands by the public that preserve the conservation values, and much more. Check out their conservation work at CNLM.org
Korie Merrill is a Preserve manager for the Center for Natural Lands Management in Southern California which focuses on habitat conservation of many different habitat types, endangered or special status species, and public outreach. Sarah Godfrey is now a private contractor in Southern California with Map the Point, which specializes in database organization and customized GIS solutions, Integrated pest management and habitat restoration, and project management. Check out her work at Mapthepoint.com
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved.
Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Please like, comment, and subscribe to our page if you haven’t already. Thanks again, we’ll talk to you next time.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Drawdown Biden signs executive order to make U.S. government carbon neutral by 2050 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-signs-executive-order-make-u-s-government-carbon-neutral-n1285632 Renewable energy has ‘another record year of growth’ says IEA https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/01/renewable-energy-has-another-record-year-of-growth-says-iea Animal Rights Elle bans fur from magazines worldwide https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/dec/03/elle-magazine-to-stop-using-fur-in-editorial-and-advertising-content-worldwide New Jersey passes ban on cosmetic animal testing https://www.humanesociety.org/news/new-jersey-becomes-latest-state-end-cosmetics-animal-testing Wildlife "‘Phenomenal’: Farne Islands Seal Numbers Expected To Reach New High" https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/02/it-is-phenomenal-farne-islands-seal-numbers-expected-to-reach-new-high
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Drawdown "Boston Mayor Divests Vulnerable City From Fossil Fuels" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/boston-mayor-divests-vulnerable-city-fossil-fuels-81335013
Wildlife Protections Freshwater Mussel Gains Endangered Species Act Protection in North Carolina, Virginia https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/freshwater-mussel-gains-endangered-species-act-protection-in-north-carolina-virginia-2021-11-15/
Monarch butterflies return to California after record low https://apnews.com/article/climate-science-california-butterflies-habitat-destruction-ffc90bc85fe95c60acc368e00966d025
USFWS withdraws flawed Red Wolf Rule https://defenders.org/newsroom/us-fish-and-wildlife-service-withdraws-flawed-red-wolf-rule
Jaguars in Mexico are growing in number, a promising sign that national conservation strategies are working https://news.mongabay.com/2021/11/jaguars-in-mexico-are-growing-in-number-a-promising-sign-that-national-conservation-strategies-are-working/
United Kingdom declares octopuses and squids are sentient beings https://futurism.com/the-byte/united-kingdom-octopus-sentient
First Endangered Tiger Footprints in 50 Years Found in Northeast Siberia https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/11/24/first-endangered-tiger-footprints-in-50-years-found-in-northeast-siberia-a75650
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. conservationcommons.si.edu www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
In this episode of The Possibilists we talk to Dr. Judy Mann. Dr. Mann is the Conservation Strategist at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research, also called SAAMBR. SAAMBR and Dr. Mann do so much for the conservation of marine resources in Southern Africa and beyond. Check out their website at https://www.saambr.org.za
Hosts and producers for this episode are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Producers are Cat Kutz and Andrea Santy Music was provided by “A Picture Book Studios” All images were provided by Dr. Mann and SAAMBR
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Protected Areas Ecuador to expand Galapagos marine reserve https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/ecuador-expand-galapagos-marine-reserve-president-says-2021-11-01/
Drawdown U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit https://www.npr.org/2021/11/11/1054648598/u-s-and-china-announce-surprise-climate-agreement-at-cop26-summit 6 Automakers and 30 Countries Say They’ll Phase Out Gasoline Car Sales https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/6-automakers-and-30-countries-say-theyll-phase-out-gasoline-car-sales/ar-AAQw1ZB
Justice Judge OKs $626 Million Settlement In Flint Water Litigation https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/judge-oks-626-million-settlement-flint-water-litigation-81093828
Rewilding Fishers released at Olympic National Park https://www.nps.gov/olym/learn/news/fishers-released-at-olympic-national-park-to-boost-restoration-efforts-for-housecat-sized-member-of-weasel-family.htm
Welcome to Pelecanus Deep Dives, where we take a headline from a recent Pelecanus NEWS episode and take a deep dive, just like a pelican, into the article and try and explain some of the more technical, nuanced, or maybe complex ideas of the story to help us all better understand our world.
While we will still release these as audio podcasts, this is really made for video as we’ll show diagrams, data visualizations, or photos to better illustrate the article’s topics. Check out our youtube page or social media to watch the video version.
In this episode, our host Harrison Parker, a CalTech doctoral Candidate in atmospheric sciences, explains a September 15th Pelecanus NEWS headline about a new Carbon Sequestration plant in Iceland.
Host for this episode is Harrison Parker, Producers are Harrison, Austin and Taylor Parker. Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Thank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe.
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. conservationcommons.si.edu www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
In this episode of The Possibilists we talk to Dr. Hila Shamon on World Bison Day! Dr. Shamon is a landscape ecologist and mammalogist at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Conservation Ecology Center. Shamon’s research interests focus on anthropogenic activity and land use changes effects on terrestrial mammals’ distribution and densities across large landscape gradients. Today we talk about her work with the American Bison and Swift Fox in and around Montana where she lives. She is doing so much amazing work for both species, so thank you to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute for their help and time and all of the work they do!
Hosts and producers for this episode are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Producers are Cat Kutz and Andrea Santy Music was provided by “A Picture Book Studios”
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube!
Wildlife Protections State Judge Issues "Dramatic Decision" in Striking Down Wisconsin Wolf Hunt http://www.projectcoyote.org/state-judge-issues-dramatic-decision-in-striking-down-wisconsin-wolf-hunt/ California Protects Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtles As Endangered Species https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/california-protects-leatherback-sea-turtles-as-endangered-2021-10-14/ Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ are people too, US court rules https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/25/pablo-escobar-colombian-hippos-granted-rights-interested-persons-us-court
Drawdown Hertz just made the biggest electric vehicle purchase ever https://grist.org/transportation/hertz-just-made-the-biggest-electric-vehicle-purchase-ever/?fbclid=IwAR3uA0BRBUhy8gk7TKL7l6uXhMEnPfobh-km7kzQ9iCZRSJMjnGPk3FjlhE 9 in 10 cars now being sold in Norway are electric or hybrid https://www.npr.org/2021/10/08/1044330824/norway-electric-vehicle-car-sales-evs
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. conservationcommons.si.edu www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
In this episode of The Possibilists we talk to Brian Masuga of Peppermint Narwhal. Peppermint Narwhal, run by Becky and Brian Masuga, is a media company that focuses on telling conservation stories, including sharing the stories of endangered species, conservation success stories, uncommon knowledge about nature, and much more. This episode will be best enjoyed on video as Peppermint Narwhal provide mostly a visual medium. We’ve been fans of them as their work is amazing and they have a wide variety of topics and styles so please enjoy our conversation with Brian and check out their website (Peppermintnarwhal.com) and social media to see their work!
Hosts and producers for this episode are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Producers are Cat Kutz and Andrea Santy Music was provided by “A Picture Book Studios”
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Judgments UN declares access to a clean environment a human right https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/10/1102582
BC Anti-Logging Protesters Win As Judge Denies Firm’s Injunction Bid https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/29/canada-logging-protests-vancouver-island-judge
People UN Rules That Steven Donziger House Arrest Violates International Laws https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/574786-un-rules-that-steven-donziger-house-arrest-violates-international
Landscape Ecologist, Lisa Schulte Moore, wins Macarthur Genius Award https://www.macfound.org/fellows/class-of-2021/lisa-schulte-moore "Three Scientists Win Nobel for Work on Climate Breakthroughs" https://www.sej.org/headlines/three-scientists-win-nobel-work-climate-breakthroughs
Reversals Biden To Expand Bears Ears, Other National Monuments, https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/10/07/bears-ears-biden-monument/ USFWS formally reinstates the Migratory Bird Treaty Act https://www.natlawreview.com/article/changes-to-migratory-bird-treaty-act-enforcement-regime-take-flight
Welcome to our newest series, Pelecanus Deep Dives, where we take a headline from a recent Pelecanus NEWS episode and take a deep dive, just like a pelican, into the article and try and explain some of the more technical, nuanced, or maybe complex ideas of the story to help us all better understand our world.
While we will still release these as audio podcasts, this is really made for video as we’ll show diagrams, data visualizations, or photos to better illustrate the article’s topics. Check out our youtube page or social media to watch the video version.
In this episode, our host Harrison Parker, a CalTech doctoral Candidate in atmospheric sciences, explains a recent technological advancement in solar energy that we highlighted in the August 1st episode of Pelecanus News. Find the article here: https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/23/eabe4206
Host for this episode is Harrison Parker, Producers are Harrison, Austin and Taylor Parker. Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
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Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube! Headlines: Rewild Rare Florida butterfly bounces back, offers lesson for saving other critters https://floridapolitics.com/archives/460260-rare-florida-butterfly-bounces-back-offers-lesson-for-saving-other-critters/
Thanks to the Yurok Tribe, condors will return to the Pacific Northwest https://news.mongabay.com/2021/09/thanks-to-the-yurok-tribe-condors-will-return-to-the-pacific-northwest/
Drawdown China Pledges to Stop Building Coal-Burning Power Plants Abroad https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/chinas-pledge-to-end-building-coal-plants-abroad-improves-belt-and-roads-reputation-development-bank-says/ar-AAOLxnB
EPA To Cut Greenhouse Gases Thousands Of Times More Powerful Than CO2 https://www.sej.org/headlines/epa-cut-greenhouse-gases-thousands-times-more-powerful-co2
Divestment Boston University to end endowment investments in fossil fuels https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/573649-boston-university-to-end-endowment-investments-in-fossil-fuels
The MacArthur Foundation announced that it will divest from fossil fuels https://jack1065.com/2021/09/22/macarthur-foundation-joins-investment-shift-away-fossil-fuels/
Cash Money California rolls out biggest climate package in state history with an unprecedented $15 billion investment https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/09/23/newsom-wildfires-climate-change-sequoias/
Philanthropists pledge record $5 billion to protect nature https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/philanthropists-pledge-record-5-billion-protect-nature-2021-09-22/
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. https://conservationcommons.si.edu https://www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
In this episode of The Possibilists we talk with Dr. Rafael Chiaravalloti, a Smithsonian postdoctoral fellow working in the Pantanal area of Brazil, his home nation. Rafael is a biologist, anthropologist, and conservation social scientist with experience all over the world, and over 10 years of experience in the Pantanal where he has focused on the sustainability of socio-ecological systems. Rafael went from working with biological resources to working with local communities to understand their sustainable agricultural processes. His work, including two books, is the kind of thing that conservation needs more of.
Hosts and producers for this episode are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Producers are Cat Kutz and Andrea Santy Music was provided by “A Picture Book Studios”
All Photos provided by Dr. Rafael Chiaravalloti
In this bonus episode we highlight our inaugural recipient of the Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship Hope Nye. Hope is a teacher in Wisconsin and a graduate student in Biology in the Global Field Program, part of Project Dragonfly at the University of Miami Ohio. Hope is an everyday conservation hero that the world needs and we had a great time talking with her about her work, research, and personal interests!
Carrie R. Wilson was a staple of the community of San Diego for the last 50+ years. Carrie believed in community inspiration through direct and intentional action. Pelecanus would never have come to fruition without Carrie, and the same can be said for so many people throughout San Diego. As the Dean of Students of the University of San Diego Law School, she was able to make a lasting impact on thousands of students' lives. Carrie asked us to let anyone looking to honor her memory know that she hopes they would make a "heartfelt gift to make the world a better place." She simply hoped for her legacy to be one of paying it forward. We aim to award this scholarship to students who embody the Pelecanus mission of demonstrating optimism through science and align with Carrie R. Wilson’s passion for education, charity and service.
The Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship will be open for applications for project dragonfly students again in the Spring of 2022, check our Pelecanus.org scholarship page for more information. Pelecanus is a 501C3 non-profit organization that takes tax deductible donations. You will also find a link to the donate button on our website if you’d like to contribute to the Carrie Wilson memorial programs or to Pelecanus in general.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube! People Razan Al Mubarak becomes first woman from the Arab world to head IUCN https://news.mongabay.com/2021/09/razan-al-mubarak-becomes-first-woman-from-the-arab-world-to-head-iucn/
Drawdown From a nuisance to a benefit, ‘world’s worst weed’ finds new use as biofuel https://news.mongabay.com/2021/09/from-a-nuisance-to-a-benefit-worlds-worst-weed-finds-new-use-as-biofuel/ Toyota Plans $13.5 Bln To Develop Electric Vehicle Battery Tech By 2030 https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-spend-over-135-bln-ev-batteries-by-2030-2021-09-07/ The largest carbon removal facility to date, is now in service https://grist.org/technology/orca-the-largest-carbon-removal-facility-to-date-is-up-and-running/ Harvard University To End Investment In Fossil Fuels https://www.reuters.com/world/us/harvard-university-will-allow-fossil-fuel-investments-expire-2021-09-10/
Rewilding These popular tuna species are no longer endangered, surprising scientists https://www.pacificlongboarder.com/news/A-good-news-story-these-popular-tuna-species-no-longer-endangered-surprising-scientists/ Snail Darter, Tiny And Notorious, Is No Longer Endangered https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/snail-darter-humble-fish-blocked-dam-longer-endangered-79743238
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube!
People Ninfa Carianil, 2021 International Ranger Award Winner https://www.iucn.org/news/protected-areas/202108/ninfa-carianil-2021-international-ranger-award-winner
Legal South Korea to grant legal status to animals to tackle abuse, abandonment https://nypost.com/2021/08/19/south-korea-to-grant-legal-status-to-animals-to-tackle-abuse-abandonment/ Federal judge throws out US approval of ConocoPhilips Alaska oil project https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/federal-judge-vacates-us-approval-conocophillips-alaska-drilling-project-2021-08-18/
Rewilding Blue whales returning to Spain’s Atlantic coast after 40-year absence https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/24/blue-whales-returning-to-spains-atlantic-coast-after-40-year-absence Second family of wolverines discovered at Mount Rainier https://www.columbian.com/news/2021/aug/29/2nd-wolverine-family-spotted-at-mount-ranier-national-park/ House Democrats to Provide $100 Million for Critically Endangered Species in Reconciliation Bill https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/house-democrats-to-provide-100-million-for-critically-endangered-species-in-reconciliation-bill-2021-08-26/
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. https://conservationcommons.si.edu https://www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Arthur Muneza and Dr. Michael Brown of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. https://giraffeconservation.org Arthur is GCF’s East Africa coordinator where he manages research for three species of Giraffe in East Africa and Michael is a joint fellow with GCF and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute where he works to advance GCF’s missions of informing conservation initiatives with the most rigorous science available
GCF aims to raise awareness and support towards securing a future for giraffe and the conservation of their habitat in Africa, and more specifically to: Support the conservation of viable and existing habitat for giraffe, Identify key threats to giraffes in Africa and develop innovative ways to mitigate them, Plan, develop, implement and administer projects in cooperation with local communities and partner institutions, Collaborate with local, national and international partners on giraffe conservation efforts in the interests of giraffe conservation in African Range States and raise funds for giraffe conservation and management throughout Africa.
Hosts and producers for this episode are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Producers are Cat Kutz and Andrea Santy Music was provided by “A Picture Book Studios”
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube!
Rewilding Seychelles magpie robin becomes world’s first ‘digital species’ https://www.nation.sc/articles/9805/seychelles-magpie-robin-becomes-worlds-first-digital-species-and-its-for-sale
Following pandas, Tibetan antelopes off endangered species list in China as population surpasses 300,000 https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202108/1231091.shtml
African wild dogs return to southern Malawi for the first time in 20 years https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/30/pack-african-wild-dogs-epic-journey-new-home-malawi-aoe
Drawdown Senate Passes $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan Funding Climate Programs https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/us/politics/senate-budget-plan.html
Biden Calls For Half Of New Cars To Be Electric Or Plug-In Hybrids By 2030 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/biden-calls-for-half-of-new-cars-to-be-electric-or-plug-in-hybrids-by-2030/ar-AAMXS2a
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube!
Drawdown World’s Largest Solar Farm Costing $2B to Be Built in Indonesia https://maritime-executive.com/article/world-s-largest-solar-farm-costing-2b-to-be-built-in-indonesia
New Solar Cell Innovation Provides 1,000 Times More Power https://interestingengineering.com/new-solar-cell-innovation-provides-1000-times-more-power
Bayer To Pull Glyphosate from U.S. Lawn and Garden Markets https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/bayer-pull-glyphosate-us-lawn-and-garden-markets
Protected Areas Biden Admin Proposes Sweeping Protections For Alaska’s Tongass Forest https://www.sej.org/headlines/biden-admin-proposes-sweeping-protections-alaska-s-tongass-forest
Rewilding Four endangered Piping Plover chicks hatched in Ohio for 1st time in 80 years https://www.ashlandsource.com/life/four-endangered-piping-plover-chicks-hatched-in-ohio-for-1st-time-in-80-years/article_dcf8eb68-9477-571d-a8d1-ebcf08adb5ef.html
A new 'green status of species' will measure the recovery of threatened plants and animals https://www.iucn.org/news/species/202107/iucns-new-green-status-species-measures-impact-conservation-action
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube! Representation First African American Named To Lead US Forest Service https://apnews.com/article/forests-environment-and-nature-government-and-politics-cc4a96a6937eaeb3a4aeff167172dd9a
Drawdown Harvard’s new solid-state Lithium battery can be recharged 10,000 times https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/05/researchers-design-long-lasting-solid-state-lithium-battery/
America used fewer fossil fuels in 2020 than it has in three decades https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/6/22565353/fossil-fuel-america-consumption-united-states-low
Bangladesh scraps plan to build 10 coal-fired power plants https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-energy-climate-change-coal-idUSKCN2E410H
Wildlife Mouse extinct for 150 years found living on island https://www.daily-sun.com/post/561670/Mouse-thought-extinct-for-150-years-found-living-on-island
China Says Giant Pandas Are No Longer an Endangered Species https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/09/asia/china-giant-pandas-endangered-scli-intl-scn/index.html
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube! Wildlife New survey nearly doubles Grauer’s gorilla population, but threats remainerss] https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/new-survey-nearly-doubles-grauers-gorilla-population-but-threats-remain/ Sea Eagles spotted at Loch Lomond for first time in over a century https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/12/sea-eagles-spotted-at-loch-lomond-for-first-time-in-over-a-century Drawdown St. Croix Refinery That Rained Oil On Neighbors Shuts Down Indefinitely https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/21/business/limetree-bay-shutdown/index.html Inspirations Winners of the 2021 Goldman Environmental Prize announced https://www.goldmanprize.org/blog/2021-goldman-environmental-prize-winners/
In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk to Dr. Maura Palacios Mejia of the organization CALeDNA. CALeDNA program was founded by the UC Conservation Genomics Consortium that involved faculty from 6 UC Campuses. This group aims to address problems in biodiversity by having community scientists work with researchers to: collect soil and sediment samples from across California to become frozen archives of what the community was like at that place at the time of collection and sequence and analyze environmental DNA in the samples. This information will allow caledna to assess the biodiversity of different habitats throughout California. By openly sharing these methods and results, and creating strong networks, they can understand the potential of eDNA for conservation. Please check out their website and follow them on social media at @CAL.e.DNA. and check out their website at UCeDNA.com
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
Producers on this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between The Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. https://conservationcommons.si.edu https://www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
This episode is a discussion with Dr. Jon Paul Rodriguez. Dr. Rodriguez is the chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (IUCN.org) co-founder of Provita (Provita.org.ve) whose mission is to develop innovative socio-environmental solutions to conserve nature, as well as a Professor at the Center for Ecology of the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Investigations. He has had a profound impact on the conservation field in Venezuela and elsewhere. We were so privileged to talk with him and hear his inspiring stories. You can find him on social media at @iucnssc @provita_ong @Jonparod
Video versions can be found at https://youtu.be/AJC2-1P-n8k
Hosts are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Producers on this episode are Andrea Santy, Cat Kutz, Austin Parker, and Taylor Parker Music provided by A Picture Book studios Dont forget to check out Pelecanus.org for all our episodes, you can find us on social media @pelecanusinc and also check out the Smithsonian’s earth optimism initiative at conservationcommons.si.edu or @earthoptimism
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube! Restoration U.N. declares decade of ecosystem restoration to ‘make peace with nature’ https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/u-n-declares-decade-of-ecosystem-restoration-to-make-peace-with-nature/ Drawdown Keystone XL Pipeline Project is donezo! https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/09/energy/keystone-pipeline-canceled/index.html Rewilding Griffon Vultures are breeding in Morocco after 40-year absence http://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/news/after-40-year-absence-griffon-vultures-are-breeding-morocco-again 1st Gray Wolf pup since 1940s spotted in Colorado https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/1st-gray-wolf-pups-since-1940s-spotted-in-colorado/ar-AAKScbO Back from the Brink: Iberian Lynx population rises to over 1,000 https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/back-brink-iberian-lynx-population-rises-over-1000-2021-05-28/ Giant tortoise found in Galapagos a species considered extinct a century ago. https://www.sciencealert.com/giant-tortoise-thought-extinct-for-a-century-discovered-on-galapagos-island
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube!
Chevron investors demand emission cuts https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chevron-shareholders-approve-proposal-cut-customer-emissions-2021-05-26/
Dutch court tells Shell to cut emissions by half by 2030 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dutch-royal-shell-climate-rulling-171405028.html
Exxon shareholders to buck the company and elect directors demanding climate action https://www.huffpost.com/entry/exxon-mobil-climate-change-board-members_n_60af0443e4b0d56a83f2bfdd
Crane: Flying giant returning to Ireland after 300 years https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57074156
‘A huge surprise’ as giant river otter feared extinct in Argentina pops up https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/25/a-huge-surprise-as-giant-river-otter-feared-extinct-in-argentina-pops-up-aoe
In this Conservation Conversation episode we talk with Dr. Denise Knapp, who serves as the Director of Conservation and Research for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in Santa Barbara, CA, a non-profit botanic garden whose mission is to conserve California native plants and habitats for the health and well-being of people and the planet. They do this through their four key tenets of understanding biodiversity, protecting rare plants, restoring habitats, and engaging and mentoring their community. Especially if you’re in Santa Barbara, please look into the SBBG's programs if you’re looking to get involved in your natural community. www.sbbg.org
We’d like to thank Dr. Knapp again for taking the time to talk with us about the amazing work the SBBG does. Please check out their website and follow them on social media at @sbbotanicgarden.
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Producers on this episode are Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Music for this episode was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Please like, comment, and subscribe if you haven’t already and thank you again for tuning in, we’ll talk to you next time.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube!
Halting Destruction Biden administration cancels border wall construction https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/30/biden-terminates-border-wall-construction-485123
Protected Areas Biden administration lays out 30x30 vision to conserve nature https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/biden-lays-out-vision-for-protecting-30-percent-of-us-land-waters-by-2030/
New Australian marine parks protect area twice Great Barrier Reef’s size https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/two-new-australian-marine-parks-protect-area-twice-the-size-the-great-barrier-reef/
Forests A Madagascar-sized area of forest has regrown since 2000 https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/a-madagascar-sized-area-of-forest-has-regrown-since-2000/
Sri Lanka to ban palm oil imports, raze plantations over environmental concerns https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/sri-lanka-to-ban-palm-oil-imports-raze-plantations-over-environmental-concerns/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our new series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" can also be found on YouTube!
Drawdown In world first, New Zealand to make banks report climate impact https://phys.org/news/2021-04-world-zealand-banks-climate-impact.html
Biden plans to cut emission at least in half by 2030 https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/04/20/biden-climate-change/
California to ban fracking and phase out fossil fuels in California https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/newsom-announces-plans-to-ban-fracking-phase-out-oil-extraction-in-california-2021-04-23/
Honda aims to go all-electric by 2040 https://www.npr.org/2021/04/23/990153361/honda-aims-to-go-all-electric-by-2040
German court orders revisions to climate law, citing major burdens on youth https://www.npr.org/2021/04/29/992073429/german-court-orders-revisions-to-climate-law-citing-major-burdens-on-youth
Technology Scientists Create Whitest Paint In The World That Could Help Us Fight Global Warming https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/04/ultra-white-paint-reflects-sunlight-cools-climate/
Winners of $20M contest make concrete to trap carbon dioxide https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/winners-20m-contest-make-concrete-trap-carbon-dioxide-77162856
Coffee waste can boost tropical forest recovery https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210329085936.htm
We were lucky enough to be take part in the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative's Earth Day/Week/Month events by hosting a live discussion about conservation communications. Here is the discussion in its entirety from Friday April 23 2021.
This was a deep dive into the process of creating environmental communications content for the sake of showing innovative conservation futures. The founders of Pelecanus, a conservation-based collective committed to telling these types of stories and demonstrating optimism through science, sit down with professionals from Defenders of Wildlife and one of our National Monuments to discuss cutting-edge conservation and the role communications play in helping humanity thrive together on our shared planet.
Speakers:
Austin Parker, MA – President & co-founder
Taylor Parker, Ph.D. – Secretary & co-founder
Andrew Rosales, M.Ed. – Science Education Coordinator at Cabrillo National Monument
Megan Joyce – Digital Content Associate, Defenders of Wildlife
Special Thanks to Cat Kutz, Andrea Santy and Meredith Hickman of The Smithsonian's Conservation Commons.
Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is a podcast collaboration between Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Pelecanus. https://conservationcommons.si.edu https://www.pelecanus.org
In this partnership we spotlight conservationists working with a possibilistic attitude for solutions-based efforts to tackle the world's critical environmental struggles. We’re attempting to reframe the narrative around conservation to show that conservation successes are possible through changes in attitude and implementation of intentional change.
This episode is a discussion with Dr. Nancy Knowlton. Dr. Knowlton is a coral reef scientist that has worked in conservation since the 1970s. She has contributed to the scientific knowledge, conservation, and protection of coral reefs throughout the world and her work has been cited over 33 thousand times. Her impact on conservation is incomparable. Over the last decade or so she has started to change the narrative around conservation from doom and gloom to one of possibility through action and intentional change. Her work with the Smithsonian, and beyond, has led the way to reframing the idea of how we tackle the most important environmental problems we face as a society. We were so very grateful to talk with her and excited to share her story for our first episode of The Possibilists. Thank you very much for tuning in!
Video versions can be found at https://www.pelecanus.org/the-possibilists.html or on Youtube!
In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk to Cris Sarabia, the President of the California Native Plant Society(www.CNPS.org) and an inspiring community leader in southern California. California is one of the world's 36 biodiversity hotspots. It has more native plant species than any other state in the U.S., and an entire web of life depends on those plants. It has something really special that is worth our protection and love. So, CNPS is dedicated to that. They do their work through conservation, education, gardening, plant science, and even a publishing arm. They have more than 10,000 members and 35 volunteer chapters across the state and Baja, so wherever you live, you can get involved locally in issues that truly matter globally. Native plant conservation is directly tied to and impacted by some of the biggest environmental issues of our time: the extinction crisis, climate change, wildfire... It's a really exciting way to make a difference. Enjoy our conversation with Cris!
Special thanks to Liv O’keefe from CNPS Especially if you’re in CA, please look into CNPS’s programs if you’re looking to get involved in your natural community. www.CNPS.org
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
All podcasts can be found at www.Pelecanus.org, Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Producers on this episode are Austin and Taylor Parker Music for this episode was provided by A Picture Book Studios
Please like, comment, and subscribe if you haven’t already and thank you again for tuning in, we’ll talk to you next time.
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts can also be found on YouTube!
Technology Scientists design 'smart' device to harvest daylight https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210331103645.htm
Wildlife Grizzly bears stay on endangered species list https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2021/mar/31/grizzly-bears/
Federal judge’s ruling ends Colorado’s plan to kill hundreds of mountain lions in Upper Arkansas River Basin https://www.vaildaily.com/news/colorado/federal-judges-ruling-ends-colorados-plan-to-kill-hundreds-of-mountain-lions-in-upper-arkansas-river-basin/
Endangered Candy Darter Fish Wins 368 Stream Miles of Protected Critical Habitat in Virginia https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/endangered-candy-darter-fish-wins-368-stream-miles-of-protected-critical-habitat-in-virginia-west-virginia-2021-04-06/
California’s Central Coast Welcomes First Gray Wolf in Over 100 Years https://www.independent.com/2021/04/08/californias-central-coast-welcomes-first-gray-wolf-in-over-100-years/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form Conservation Conversations can also be found on YouTube.
Leadership Deb Haaland confirmed to lead Interior in historic vote https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/15/politics/deb-haaland-senate-confirmation-vote/index.html
White House appoints Jane Lubchenco to key climate change role https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/03/19/white-house-science-climate-lubchenco-ostp/
Wildlife Reddit’s GameStop investors have donated over $350,000 to gorilla conservation https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/reddits-gamestop-investors-have-donated-over-350000-to-gorilla-conservation/
Endangered whales having a baby boom off East Coast https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/maine/articles/2021-03-15/endangered-whales-having-a-baby-boom-off-east-coast
Technology Genetic scalpel invented for microalgae to efficiently turn CO2 into biofuel https://phys.org/news/2021-03-genome-scalpel-industrial-microalgae-efficiently.html
In this Conservation Conversations episode we talk with Dr. Katy Delaney, a Wildlife Ecologist for the National Park Service at the Santa Monica National Recreation Area in Los Angeles California.
Among the many things she does, she has been in charge of the reintroduction of CA Red Legged Frogs into local streams. A federally threatened species listed under the endangered species act, the CRLF, has lost most of its historical habitat throughout CA and Baja. Their reintroduction into the streams of coastal California and Baja is essential to the survival of the species. Enjoy!
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
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Host: Austin Parker Producers: Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Music provided by: A Picture Book
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form Conservation Conversations can also be found on YouTube.
Politics Biden Reverses Trump-Era Gutting of Migratory Bird Protections https://www.courthousenews.com/biden-reverses-trump-era-gut-of-migratory-bird-protections/ Senate Confirms Michael Regan To Lead EPA https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/03/10/regan-epa-confirmed/ Queensland passes laws banning 'killer' single-use plastics https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/11/queensland-passes-laws-banning-killer-single-use-plastics
Carbon Neutrality More Than 50 Companies Have Vowed To Be Carbon-Neutral By 2040 https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/03/05/more-than-50-companies-have-vowed-be-carbon-neutral-by-2040/ Honolulu Charts a Path Away from Fossil Fuels https://www.nrdc.org/stories/honolulu-charts-path-away-fossil-fuels
Wildlife Good times in the Galapagos as island welcomes 36 endangered Giant Tortoises https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/good-times-in-the-galpagos-as-island-welcomes-36-endangered-giant-tortoises/ Mexican Gray Wolf Numbers Rose to 186 in 2020 https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/mexican-gray-wolf-numbers-rose-to-186-in-2020-2021-03-12/
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form Conservation Conversations can also be found on YouTube. Drawdown Getting to Net Zero – and Even Net Negative – is Surprisingly Feasible, and Affordable https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/01/27/getting-to-net-zero-and-even-net-negative-is-surprisingly-feasible-and-affordable/ Carmakers in US to spend $250B on electrification by 2023, push for national standard, group says https://www.utilitydive.com/news/carmakers-in-us-to-spend-250b-on-electrification-by-2023-push-for-nationa/594833/
Wildlife San Diego pilots sea-life boosting alternative to conventional tidal defenses https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/innovation/san-diego-pilots-sea-life-boosting-alternative-con/ 1st Clone of US Endangered Species, A Ferret, Announced https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/feb/18/1st-clone-us-endangered-species-ferret-announced/ People are rescuing thousands of ‘cold-stunned’ sea turtles in Texas https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/17/texas-winter-storm-sea-turtles-cold-stunned
In this episode we talk to a couple zookeepers from the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina. Jennifer and Greg Garcia, a married couple, both have a passion for wildlife and conservation and have been dedicated to the cause for over a decade. Among the multitude of conservation projects they are involved in, we focus on the efforts to conserve Amur leopards both in the wild and in zoos, as well as the larger scale efforts the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or AZA is undertaking.
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. New Conservation Conversations can be found on YouTube as well!
Producers: Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Music provided by: A Picture Book
Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form Conservation Conversations can also be found on YouTube.
Drawdown Shell says oil production will fall every year, forever https://futurism.com/the-byte/shell-oil-production-fall-every-year-forever?fbclid=IwAR3h0qWUmpVm6pgsOGHf2WBeR7-heuSpUuGaFvuNWmexR4XJpFN5KjM77eM General Motors, the largest US automaker, plans to be carbon neutral by 2040 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/28/961777665/general-motors-aims-to-be-carbon-neutral-by-2040 San Diego County sets plan for Zero Carbon emissions by 2035 https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2021/01/27/supervisors-ok-plan-to-move-county-toward-zero-carbon-emissions-by-2035/ South Korea Unveils $43 Billion Plan For World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-energy-windfarm-idUSKBN2A512D Legal wins Russian Court Orders Mining Giant To Pay $1.96 Billion For Arctic Spill https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/537543-russian-court-order-mining-giant-to-pay-nearly-2-billion-for-arctic
Wildlife China adds 517 species to protected wildlife list https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/china-adds-517-species-to-protected-wildlife-list/ar-BB1drHwm New pair of wolves spotted in Northern California https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oregon/articles/2021-02-03/new-pair-of-wolves-spotted-in-northern-california
This week's episode packs a lot of great headlines into a short amount of time. Check out these awesome stories below!
Drawdown GM seeks to end making gas- and diesel-powered vehicles by 2035 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2021/01/28/gm-pledges-end-tailpipe-emissions-become-carbon-neutral-2040/4291597001/
Elon Musk pledges $100 million for carbon capture technology https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/22/elon-musk-tesla-ceo-donates-to-carbon-capture-technology-prize.html
Biden All the things Biden has done: · Rejoins the Paris agreement · Cancels Keystone XL Pipeline · Says he will replace the entire federal fleet with electric vehicles · Halts new oil drilling on federal lands · Blocks drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge · Commits to ambitious 30 percent of US land protected by 2030
Endangered Species Missouri officials remove peregrine falcon from endangered species list https://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/outdoors/2021/01/28/missouri-endangered-species-list-peregrine-falcons/4291977001/
SD Zoo’s Gorilla troop is eating, drinking, interacting, and on their way to a full recovery from covid https://www.cbs8.com/article/life/animals/san-diego-zoo-gorilla-troop-covid-19/509-1743e57a-245d-422d-950c-09937e2a8c9a
North Carolina judge orders plan to release more captive-bred endangered Red Wolves into Wild https://www.dailypress.com/nation-world/vp-nw-north-carolina-red-wolves-20210123-4yy7zh5h4fhnvmkznoyqfauf6q-story.html
In this Conservation Conversations episode we talk with Dr. Arnaud Desbiez, president of ICAS - Instituto de Conservacao Animais Silvestres (Institute of the Conservation of Wild Animals).
Dr. Desbiez has worked in conservation for decades, but in the last 20 years he has lived and worked in the Pantanal region of Brazil focused on the conservation of Giant Armadillos and Giant Anteaters. These two programs, found at www.giantarmadillo.org and www.giantanteater.org, are doing everything it takes to save these species and this amazing region's habitat. His passion for these species, and all wildlife is so incredibly inspiring. Enjoy!
This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. New Conservation Conversations can be found on YouTube as well!
Producers: Austin Parker and Taylor Parker Music provided by: A Picture Book Special thanks to Jennifer Garcia of the Greenville Zoo
Even during these crazy last few weeks we were able to find a few inspiring conservation news stories. See headlines below! All podcasts can be found at our website at Pelecanus.org and on Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Drawdown Massachusetts To Require 100 Percent Of Car Sales To Be Electric By 2035 https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/532684-massachusetts-to-require-100-percent-of-car-sales-to-be Researchers find a way to pull carbon out of the air and turn it into jet fuel https://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-find-way-to-pull-carbon-out-of-the-air-and-make-it-jet-fuel Renewables produce more power than fossil fuels in Germany for first time https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/renewables-produce-more-power-fossil-fuels-germany-first-time Land protection and Regulations Nigeria superhighway project through the rainforest stopped https://www.rainforest-rescue.org/achievements/10007/nigeria-superhighway-project-through-the-rainforest-stopped EU bans plastic waste from being shipped to developing countries https://www.euronews.com/living/2020/12/24/eu-bans-plastic-waste-from-being-shipped-to-developing-countries Rewilding Manas National Park doubling its tiger population since 2010 https://www.sentinelassam.com/guwahati-city/manas-national-park-doubling-its-tiger-population-since-2010-514407 Discovery of endangered female turtle provides hope for extremely rare species https://www.livescience.com/endangered-female-turtle-discovered.html Bald Eagles removed from Indiana endangered species list https://wgntv.com/news/bald-eagles-removed-from-indiana-endangered-species-list/ UK pledges $4billion to nature and biodiversity protection https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-climate/uk-pledges-4-billion-to-nature-and-biodiversity-protection-idUSKBN29G18Q
Here are all of the amazing headlines, out of many, we highlight on this first day of 2021. Enjoy!
Divestment The Rockefeller Foundation, a $5billion foundation literally founded on oil money is saying goodbye to fossil fuels https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/18/investing/rockefeller-foundation-divest-fossil-fuels-oil/index.html
Lloyd’s market to quit fossil fuel insurance by 2030 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/dec/17/lloyds-market-to-quit-fossil-fuel-insurance-by-2030
Technology - both out of UC Berkeley New nanomaterial helps obtain hydrogen from a liquid energy carrier in a key step toward a stable and clean fuel source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-nanomaterial-hydrogen-liquid-energy-carrier.html
New catalytic process turns plastic bags into adhesives https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201217135231.htm
Rewilding In rare event, 90k turtles hatch on a beach in Brazil https://www.treehugger.com/rare-turtles-hatch-beach-brazil-5092340
Zoo Knoxville welcomes endangered baby mountain zebra for holidays https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/trending/zoo-knoxville-welcomes-endangered-baby-mountain-zebra-holidays/44HANTFAUFB7PAJ2HIGBQUFRJI/
New population of blue whales discovered in the western Indian Ocean https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/new-population-of-blue-whales-discovered-in-western-indian-ocean-study-120122200228_1.html
For the first time in more than 80 years, salmon spawning in the upper Columbian River https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/dec/17/for-the-first-time-in-more-than-80-years-salmon-sp/
Protected Areas Nation’s largest land bridge for people and wildlife opens in San Antonio https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/12-19-20-most-popular-stories-san-antonio-nations-largest-land-bridge/
Ivory Coast creates wildlife sanctuary to protect turtles and sharks https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-21/ivory-coast-names-turtle-nesting-ground-as-marine-protected-area
In this Conservation Conversations episode we talk to Dr. Thomas Lovejoy, the Godfather of Biodiversity. Dr. Lovejoy has been as influential on the conservation movement as any American in history. He has worked for the World Wildlife Fund, the Smithsonian institute, advised multiple presidential administrations as well as the United Nations. We were so pleased to talk with him and hear his many interesting stories from his lifetime of scientific adventures. Producer on this episode is Taylor Parker Music provided by "A Picture Book" Special thanks to Cat Kutz and Carmen Thorndike. All podcasts can be found at pelecanus.org, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon podcasts, and Google podcasts
Here are the headlines from this Pelecanus News episode. All podcasts can be found at pelecanus.org, Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, and Google podcasts.
The Arctic Court rejects White House Arctic drilling proposal in ‘Huge Victory for Polar Bears and our Climate’ https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/federal-court-rejects-trumps-approval-of-offshore-oil-drilling-project-in-arctic-2020-12-07/
With Bank of America refusing, now every major bank has ruled out funding Arctic drilling https://www.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2020/11/bank-america-announcement-every-major-us-bank-has-ruled-out-funding-for
Divestment New York’s $225 Billion Pension Fund is dropping fossil fuel stocks https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/nyregion/new-york-pension-fossil-fuels.html
UK to halt subsidies for fossil fuel projects abroad https://time.com/5920475/u-k-fossil-fuels-overseas/
Drawdown Japan plans to join the pack and ban sales of new gasoline cars by 2030 https://www.zmescience.com/science/japan-plans-to-join-the-pack-and-ban-sales-of-new-gasoline-cars-by-2030/
New Zealand declares climate emergency and has pledged to go carbon-neutral by 2025 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/02/new-zealand-declares-a-climate-change-emergency
Pakistan won’t approve new coal power plants https://www.mining.com/pakistan-wont-approve-new-coal-power-plants/
Technology US battery energy storage deployments shatter record in Q3, with 7.5 GW projected by 2025 https://www.utilitydive.com/news/us-storage-deployments-shatter-record-in-q3-with-75-gw-projected-by-2025/591513/
China just powered up its artificial sun fusion reactor https://www.sciencealert.com/china-just-powered-up-its-artificial-sun-nuclear-fusion-reactor
Here are some great headlines from the last few weeks to give us all some much needed inspiration. All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org as well as all podcast providers and YouTube.
Drawdown US rejects controversial Alaska Pebble Gold, Copper Mine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-25/u-s-rejects-controversial-alaska-mine-project-in-permit-review GM flips to California’s side in pollution fight against White House https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-lawsuits-environment-california-gavin-newsom-f30458eb13b6ff967d05b12c178621e8 Wildlife Galapagos sees record rise in penguins, flightless cormorants https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/27869/20201025/galapagos-sees-record-increase-endemic-penguins-cormorants.htm Global map of bees created in conservation first https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-55006902
In this Conservation Conversation episode we talk with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka about the amazing work she does in Uganda to conserve Mountain Gorillas. Her organization Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH.org) has three integrated strategic programs: Wildlife Conservation, Community Health and Alternative Livelihoods. Poverty alleviation and improving rural public health will contribute to greater biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in and around Africa’s protected areas.
One of the alternative livelihoods they are empowering is sustainable coffee production. Their company Gorilla Conservation Coffee (gorillaconservationcoffee.org) is the first Ugandan coffee expressly created to help conserve the mountain gorillas by directly supporting farmers living around the gorillas’ habitat. They're working to save gorillas one sip at a time!
Her story is incredibly powerful and inspiring. Please consider donating to their cause or purchasing coffee from Gorilla Conservation Coffee when possible.
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Check out this week's episode's headlines here: Drawdown Japan’s new leader sets ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/26/business/japan-carbon-neutral.html Renewable energy defies COVID to hit record growth in 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/10/renewable-energy-covid-19-record-growth-2020 BP plans move into green hydrogen production https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/10/bp-plans-move-into-green-hydrogen-production Wealthy countries edge towards global climate finance goal https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2020-11-06/wealthy-countries-edge-towards-global-climate-finance-goal Wildlife In historic move, Colorado Voters decide to reintroduce Gray Wolves https://www.npr.org/2020/11/06/931472376/in-historic-move-colorado-voters-decide-to-reintroduce-gray-wolves China wildlife crime prosecutions up sharply after COVID outbreak https://nypost.com/2020/11/10/china-wildlife-crime-prosecutions-up-sharply-after-covid-19-outbreak/ All podcasts can be found on apple podcasts, spotify, google podcasts, soundcloud, stitcher, and amazon podcasts.
Here's 8 great headlines from the the last few weeks in conservation. All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, on Apple podcasts, Spotify, soundcloud, Amazon podcasts, and Stitcher.
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It's Official: Solar Is the Cheapest Electricity in History https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a34372005/solar-cheapest-energy-ever/
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The next generation of power plants will be virtual https://www.theverge.com/21523976/virtual-power-plants-solar-energy-grid-resilience-climate-change
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Carbon capture ‘moonshot’ moves closer as billions of dollars pour in https://grist.org/climate/carbon-capture-moonshot-moves-closer-as-billions-of-dollars-pour-in/
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RBC becomes first major Canadian bank to refuse to fund oil drilling in Arctic refuge https://thenarwhal.ca/rbc-oil-drilling-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge/
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Oregon’s only coal-fired power plant closes for good https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/boardman-coal-plant-closes-oregon/283-b7eee8a4-0ec7-4c8f-88ea-9d7e42b2516b
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Madagascar shuts down illegal gold mine but activists remain in legal limbo https://news.mongabay.com/2020/10/madagascar-shuts-down-illegal-gold-mine-but-activists-remain-in-legal-limbo/
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Singapore’s plan to plant 1 million native trees will protect species and put a park 10 minutes from every citizen https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/singapore-to-plant-1-million-trees-bringing-parks-to-people/
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Canada will ban plastic bags by end of next year https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/07/world/plastic-ban-canada-trnd/index.html
This Pelecanus News episode for October 15th has these amazing headlines: Divestment · Cambridge University makes $4.5 billion fossil-fuel divestment promise o https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-01/cambridge-university-makes-4-5-billion-fossil-fuel-divestment-promise Energy · Green Hydrogen from renewables could become cheapest ‘transformative fuel’ within a decade o https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/03/green-hydrogen-from-renewables-could-become-cheapest-transformative-fuel-within-a-decade · Physicists build circuit that generates clean, limitless power from graphene o https://www.sciencealert.com/physicists-build-a-circuit-from-graphene-that-generates-clean-limitless-power · Canada’s Liberal government to spend $10B on clean energy infrastructure to fuel pandemic economic recovery o https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-infrastructure-pandemic-recovery-mckenna-1.5746029 · Nuclear fusion reactor could be here as soon as 2025 o https://www.livescience.com/nuclear-fusion-reactor-sparc-2025.html · California will dedicate 30% of its land to conservation by 2030 o https://abc7news.com/politics/ca-will-dedicate-30%25-of-land-to-conservation-newsom-announces/6842735/ § California will be the first state in the nation to do this type of land and coastal conservation, Newsom said. · World leaders pledge to protect 30% of the planet by 2030 o https://news.mongabay.com/2020/09/world-leaders-pledge-to-protect-30-of-the-planet-by-2030/
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The October 1st Pelecanus NEWS episode has some great and uplifting stories from the world of Conservation. All podcast episodes can be found at Pelecanus.org, Apple podcasts, spotify, soundcloud, and amazon podcasts. Drawdown China, world’s biggest polluter, vows to go carbon neutral by 2050 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/world/asia/china-climate-change.html California plans to ban sales of gas-powered cars in 15 years https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/climate/california-ban-gas-cars.html Rewilding Joshua Trees given temporary endangered species protections https://californiaglobe.com/section-2/state-grants-temporary-endangered-species-protections-for-joshua-trees/ Two new Javan rhino calves are spotted in the species’ last holdout https://news.mongabay.com/2020/09/two-new-javan-rhino-calves-are-spotted-in-the-species-last-holdout/ SciFi in Real Life Chinese startup launching space mining robot in November https://www.universetoday.com/147878/chinese-asteroid-mining-robot-due-to-launch-in-november/ Astronomers discover potential sign of life excessive in Venus’s environment https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/solar-system/a34012688/scientists-find-signs-of-life-in-venus-clouds/ Humans Humanity may never hit the 10 billion mark https://news.mongabay.com/2020/09/the-best-news-of-2020-humanity-may-never-hit-the-10-billion-mark/ Human footprints found in Saudi Arabia may be 120,000 years old https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/22/middleeast/human-footprints-saudi-arabia-intl-scli-scn/index.html
In this Pelecanus NEWS episode for September 15 2020 we cover these headlines: Drawdown · Portugal free of fossil fuel extraction projects as company abandons the last contract o https://www.climaximo.pt/2020/09/04/victory-portugal-free-of-fossil-fuel-extraction-projects-as-company-abandons-the-last-contract/
· 6 young Portuguese activists area suing European Countries over climate change o https://www.dw.com/en/portugal-youthprotest-legal-humanrights-emissions-strasbourg-climatechange/a-54799620
· Exxon Mobil dropped from the Dow after nearly a century o https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dow-jones-exxon-mobil-pfizer-raytheon-replaced-salesforce-amgen-honeywell/
· French PM says jobs and green recovery at heart of COVID recovery plan o https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/03/french-pm-says-jobs-and-green-economy-at-heart-of-covid-recovery-plan-jean-castex-france
· Madagascar introduces stoves that burn rice husks instead of forests o https://news.mongabay.com/2020/09/madagascar-introduces-stoves-that-burn-rice-husks-instead-of-forests/
· Turtle species among the most endangered in the world saved from extinction o https://www.cbsnews.com/news/burmese-roofed-turtles-endangered-species-saved-extinction/
· First clone of endangered Przewalski’s Horse born in conservation effort to save the species o https://time.com/5886467/clone-endangered-przewalskis-horse-zoo/
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This week's episode has some great news headlines that span across a few fields. From reducing carbon emissions to nesting flamingos, we share some really encouraging news from the last few weeks. All podcasts can be found on apple podcasts, spotify, soundcloud and at Pelecanus.org
Drawdown BP commits to slashing oil and gas operations, a necessary step for climate action Portugal ends coal burning two years ahead of schedule Wildlife Court Overturns White House Policy That Sharply Curtailed Protections for Migratory Birds South African rhino poaching halves in six months thanks to COVID Record 876 flamingo chicks born during 2020 breeding season at Al Wathba Wetland Reserve Wild bees add about $1.5 billion to yields for just six U.S. crops
In this Pelecanus News episode for August 1st, 2020 we highlight a few headlines including Germany working to reduce their plastic pollution, Gorongosa Park celebrating a big anniversary, the US Congress passing the great American outdoors act, the WWF supporting a ban on trophy hunting imports in the UK and Taiwan banning the fishing of old-world sharks. All episodes can be found on pelecanus.org, soundcloud, iTunes, and spotify.
This episode of Pelecanus NEWS has some great headlines from canceled oil pipelines to new condor populations. All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, and Spotify
Drawdown Applying rock dust to croplands could absorb up to 2 billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere https://phys.org/news/2020-07-croplands-absorb-billion-tonnes-co2.html Federal Judge rules Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipeline shut down until environmental review complete https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/07/06/dakota-access-pipeline/ Atlantic Coast Pipeline canceled as delays and costs mount https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/05/business/atlantic-coast-pipeline-cancel-dominion-energy-berkshire-hathaway.html Endangered California condors in Sequoia National Park for the first time in 50 years https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-08/endangered-california-condors-sequoia-national-park US 9th Circuit upholds Endangered Species protections for Yellowstone Grizzlies https://earthjustice.org/news/press/2020/9th-circuit-upholds-endangered-species-protections-for-yellowstone-grizzlies The House of Representatives passed the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Act with $300 million funding https://defenders.org/newsroom/landmark-bipartisan-legislation-protect-wildlife-corridors-passes-us-house-of
For the July 1 NEWS episode, I have found some pretty interesting Pelecanus News for you. I’ve categorized them into Legislation, Science and Technology, and Animals. The first two categories have the regular amazing stuff but the last category is amazing in the sheer number – frankly, I couldn’t believe how many great stories popped up in the last two weeks. So, instead of going into depth with each, I am just going to look at the headline and maybe one bulletpoint. You can find the rest of the information and links to each on Pelecanus.org. Also, we received a amazing comment about these News episodes, recommending we give context for what each these headlines mean, so, I’m going to try and do the best I can to help explain what these stories mean to conservation, obviously, in my opinion. All of our podcasts can be found on Pelecanus.org, Soundcloud, iTunes, and Spotify
In this Conservation Conversations episode we talk with Eric Zahn, Principal Restoration Ecologist with Tidal Influence, the ecological consulting firm he co-founded in Long Beach, CA. We focused on his company's project of researching, conserving, and expanding the population of Salt Marsh Bird's Beak (Chloropyron maritimum ssp. maritimum), an endangered plant found in southern California coastal salt marshes. @tidalinfluence www.tidalinfluence.com
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Host, Executive Producer: Austin Parker Producer: Taylor Parker Music provided by "A Picture Book"
This NEWS episode highlights some great topics like representation, biological diversity and drawdown. Links to articles can be found at Pelecanus.org Representation · Inaugural ‘Black Birders Week’ Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors o https://www.audubon.org/news/black-birders-week-promotes-diversity-and-takes-racism-outdoors · Charges dropped against 22 Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders (wet so a tin) o https://www.democracynow.org/2020/6/8/headlines/charges_dropped_against_22_wetsuweten_land_defenders?fbclid=IwAR2-bR2OpUyVI4vOzUrFCeOmiSh5IOP_aS2IeYWljt8WJ1g5omx6WqXVal4
· NWT First Nations shares prestigious UN prize for environmental work o https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/n-w-t-first-nations-community-gets-un-award-for-work-on-new-national-park
· Long time environmental professional, lawyer, and diplomat, Elizabeth Mrema, is named new Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity o https://www.cbd.int/secretariat/executive-secretary/
Drawdown · EU’s greenhouse gas emission continue to fall as coal ditched o https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/eus-greenhouse-gas-emissions-continue-to-fall-as-coal-ditched · Plunging solar energy prices spell bright future for clean electricity o http://www.marketexpress.in/2020/06/plunging-solar-energy-prices-spell-bright-future-for-clean-electricity.html
· Indonesia to receive $56m payment from Norway for reducing deforestation o https://news.mongabay.com/2020/05/indonesia-norway-redd-payment-deforestation-carbon-emission-climate-change/ o Indonesia is set to receive $56 million from Norway as the result of the Southeast Asian country’s efforts to preserve its vast tropical rainforests to curb carbon dioxide emissions.
Here are the news topics we cover in this week's episode. We got some pretty big stories here. All Pelecanus podcasts can be found on Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify and at Pelecanus.org Big Money o China to allocate $57bn to environmental protection § https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-environment-budget/china-to-allocate-57-billion-to-environment-protection-idUSKBN22Y0BU o EU pledges to raise €20bn a year to boost biodiversity § https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/may/20/eu-pledges-20bn-a-year-on-boosting-biodiversity-aoe o World’s biggest wealth fund dumps $3billion in fossil fuels, drops major Brazil miner from its portfolio § https://finance.yahoo.com/news/world-biggest-wealth-fund-extends-054842550.html · Innovations o Coca-Cola and Carlsberg introduce plant-based bottles that degrade in a year § https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/coke-carlsberg-plant-based-bottles-a4443886.html o Engineers develop near-zero emissions engine technology § https://techxplore.com/news/2020-05-near-zero-emissions-technology.html § Southwest Research Institute engineers have developed the next generation of clean diesel engine technology to reduce hazardous nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon dioxide emissions while minimizing § https://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2020/Scientists-successfully-develop-heat-resistant-coral-to-fight-bleaching · Drawdown o Equinor, Shell and Total sign off on building world’s first carbon capture network § https://www.rechargenews.com/transition/equinor-shell-and-total-sign-off-on-building-worlds-first-carbon-capture-network/2-1-810005 o The largest solar project in the US gets green light § https://e360.yale.edu/digest/the-largest-solar-project-in-the-u-s-gets-green-light · COVID Updates o Daily global CO2 emissions ‘cut to 2006 levels’ during height of COVID § https://www.carbonbrief.org/daily-global-co2-emissions-cut-to-2006-levels-during-height-of-coronavirus-crisis
This week's episode highlights these amazing headlines! Renewable Energy · America’s renewable energy sources have produced more electricity than coal every day for 40 days straight
· Iceland To Stop Killing Whales In 2020, Choosing To Watch Them Instead
· Rare Island Marble butterfly wins Endangered Species protections
· Colorado outlaws cruel and unsporting wildlife killing contests
· Costa Rican suburb gave citizenship to bees, plants, and trees
COVID Updates · Clean air in Europe during lockdown leads to 11,000 fewer deaths
· Greenhouse gas emissions predicted to fall nearly 8% - largest decrease ever
· Pakistan hires thousands of newly-unemployed laborers for ambitious 10 billion tree-planting initiative
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Energy o New renewable energy capacity hit record levels in 2019 § https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/20/04/06/1938223/new-renewable-energy-capacity-hit-record-levels-in-2019
o Sweden and Austria closer their last coal power plants years ahead of schedule § https://electrek.co/2020/04/22/sweden-third-european-country-to-closes-its-last-coal-power-plant/
· Wild Carnivores o A rare Snow Leopard pair spotted in Uttarakhand’s Nanda Devi Park § https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/four-rare-snow-leopards-spotted-in-nanda-devi-national-park-in-uttarakhand/as75158515.cms
o Photos of wild tiger cubs in Thailand rekindles hope for species § https://news.mongabay.com/2020/04/photos-of-wild-tiger-cubs-in-thailand-rekindles-hope-for-species/
· Law and Policy o South Korea to implement Green New Deal after ruling party election win § https://www.climatechangenews.com/2020/04/16/south-korea-implement-green-new-deal-ruling-party-election-win/
o US judge cancels permit for Keystone XL pipeline after lawsuit § https://apnews.com/89e3f21d344db86b8743665ea66b892c
o EPA can’t kick scientists off science advisory panels, court says § https://www.nrdc.org/experts/nrdc/epa-cant-kick-scientists-science-advisory-panels-court-says
o Supreme Court Rejects White House’s View of Clean Water Act § https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2020/04/27/566428.htm
· COVID-19 Updates o Milan’s plan to limit cars after COVID lockdown lauded as Excellent Example § https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/04/21/milans-plan-limit-cars-after-covid-19-lockdown-lauded-excellent-example
o Himalayas visible for first time in 30 years as pollution levels in India drop § https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/himalayas-visible-lockdown-india-scli-intl/index.html
o Ganges River water becomes fit for drinking § https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/ganga-water-turns-cleaner-during-lockdown-fit-for-achaman-in-haridwar-rishikesh/as75079848.cms
o Data shows 30 percent drop in air pollution over Northeast US § https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/drop-in-air-pollution-over-northeast/
In this episode of Pelecanus NEWS we get you caught up on news stories: Protected Areas, Climate Health, and COVI-19 updates
Protected Areas · Seychelles creates a marine reserve twice the size of Great Britain o https://news.mongabay.com/2020/03/seychelles-extends-protection-to-marine-area-twice-the-size-of-great-britain/
Climate Health · Savannah, Georgia commits to 100% green energy by 2050 o https://climaterealityproject.org/press/savannah-georgia-commits-100-percent-clean-renewable-energy
· Earth’s Ozone layer is finally healing o https://www.sciencealert.com/the-ozone-layer-is-healing-and-that-s-good-news-for
· Court reinstates limits on potent climate-polluting refrigerants o https://www.nrdc.org/experts/nrdc/victory-court-reinstates-limits-potent-climate-polluting-refrigerants
COVID-19 updates · With humans under lockdown, thousands of Olive Ridley Turtles get to peacefully nest in India’s Odisha beaches o https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/environment/with-humans-under-lockdown-8-lakh-olive-ridley-turtles-get-to-peacefully-nest-on-odisha-coast-509372.html
· With zoo closed to visitors, pandas finally bang after 10 years o https://shanghai.ist/2020/04/07/with-zoo-closed-to-visitors-pandas-finally-bang-after-10-years/
In this episode of Pelecanus NEWS we get you caught up on a bunch of amazing conservation news stories, even in these strange times. Be happy and healthy!
The topics we cover include: Life, Activism, Circular Economy, and COVID-19 updates... Headlines: · Ancestor of all animals identified in Australian fossils · Scientists have discovered the origins of the building blocks of life · Huge Victory for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as Federal Court rules DAPL permits violated law · In race for a sustainable alternative to plastic, Indonesia bets on seaweed · New EU rules could spell end of throwaway culture · Aldi CEO tells suppliers: 100% recyclable or compostable packaging is non-negotiable · Malawi government bans bush meat in the wake of COVID-19 · Coronavirus closures reveal vast scale of China’s secretive wildlife farm industry · China and Vietnam finally ban wildlife trade due to coronavirus
We all need some good news right now, in this episode of Pelecanus NEWS we highlight: lawmakers voting to ban offshore drilling, new condor eggs, down listed parrots and Guam rails, large banks deciding not to fund arctic drilling, and a new $2 Billion deal to boost conservation, parks. Find all pelecanus episodes at pelecanus.org, #iTunes, #spotify, and #soundcloud. Stay healthy and be happy!
In this Conservation Conversation episode we talk to Dave Herring, Fish Biologist at Crater Lake National Park about the work being done to save Bull Trout in and around the park. Music provided by: A Picture Book
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In the March 1st 2020 episode we highlight biodiversity conservation, climate momentum, environmental leaders, some environmental activism and some follow up stories from past episodes.
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Episode 3! The stories we’ve collected today can be categorized as Rewilding, delisting, and biodiversity, Climate momentum, circular economy, Zoos in conservation, Environmental Leadership...
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Episode 2! The stories we’ve collected today can be categorized as big planetary protections, wildlife, beyond fossil fuels and plastics, and the contribution of zoos to conservation. Links to all news articles can be found at Pelecanus.org. All Pelecanus podcasts can be found on Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, and Spotify, with more availability coming…
Closing the Ozone Hole has helped slow Arctic warming § https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/closing-the-ozone-hole-helped-slow-arctic-warming/ United Nations calls on nations of the world to protect 30 percent of planet § https://insideclimatenews.org/news/14012020/biodiversity-treaty-climate-change-marine-sanctuary-conservation-protected-areas-wildlife-habitat-forests A pack of wolves has been spotted in Colorado for the first time in over 70 years § https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/24/us/wolves-spotted-colorado-trnd/index.html Black Rhino population shows steady growth § https://phys.org/news/2020-01-black-rhino-population-steady-growth.html In an effort to curb the further spread of the deadly Coronavirus, China has banned the sale of wildlife § https://news.mongabay.com/2020/01/conservationists-welcome-chinas-wildlife-trade-ban/ China moves to phase out single-use plastics § https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/19/china-moves-to-phase-out-single-use-plastics Scotland to reach this year’s 100% renewable energy goal § https://www.zmescience.com/science/scotland-to-reach-this-year-100-renewable-energy-goal/ Fukushima reborn as Japan’s wind and solar hub § https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Fukushima-to-be-reborn-as-2.7bn-wind-and-solar-power-hub European Union unveils plan to dedicate a quarter of its budget to fighting climate change with 1 trillion euro Green Deal § https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/eu-climate-change-green-new-deal-zero-carbon-emissions-a9283501.html Barcelona declares climate emergency, vows to halve emissions by 2030 § https://www.huffpost.com/entry/barcelona-climate-change-targets_n_5e2096f7c5b673621f72370f Greenville Zoo announces it is expecting Amur Leopard babies § https://www.courier-tribune.com/news/20200116/one-of-worlds-most-endangered-big-cats-will-soon-have-cubs-at-sc-zoo Cincinatti Zoo celebrates birth of endangered Okapi calf § https://www.newsbreak.com/ohio/cincinnati/news/0NqPzgea/a-win-for-an-endangered-species-cincinnati-zoo-celebrates-birth-of-okapi-calf
Today is the beginning of a new era at Pelecanus… We’re launching a new podcast this week! PELECANUS NEWS will be twice-monthly episodes highlighting the positive conservation stories in the news. At around 10 minutes in length, each episode will be hosted by Taylor Parker focusing on a few recent exciting and inspiring news stories in conservation. We will still be releasing the long-form conservation conversations periodically, but we thought, why not highlight the awesome work being done around the world a little more often? We all need a little more positivity, inspiration, and wonder in our lives, especially when it comes to the natural world and how we interact with it. Our mission remains the same, to show that we can find optimism through science. In this episode we put the spotlight on Denmark making huge moves towards sustainable energy in 2019, the new calculation of the global price-tag of reaching 100% renewable energy, The Netherlands courts ordering a cut of GHG by 25% in 5 years, Copenhagen planting fruit trees, a boost in Grasshopper sparrow populations in Florida, Nene and ‘Io (Hawaiian Hawk) conservation efforts paying off, a baby rhino christmas miracle, endangered Storks being bred in captivity, and Svalbard Deer are doing better than expected after years of efforts. Links to articles can be found at Pelecanus.org.
In this episode we talk to locals from the Madre De Dios area of the Peruvian Amazon about engaging the community in conserving the biodiversity hotspot they live in. We also talk to Peruvian ecologist, now teaching out of the University of Washington, Ursula Valdez, about how she's working with them to help apply sound conservation science to community efforts. Co-producers on this episode are Chris Corpus and Alys Arenas
We talk to San Diego Zoo Global Institute for Conservation Research biologists Colleen Wisinski and Susanne Marzcak about the burrowing owl populations of San Diego County
Dr. Christine Whitcraft of California State University Long Beach tells us about the disappearing southern California coastal wetlands she studies, how to restore them back to their prime condition, and what that means for coastal southern California communities. She also talks about her role as a leader in her scientific field and the importance of empowering women in science, here and abroad.
Special thanks to Dr. Whitcraft and CSULB for allowing us to interview her.
Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker Interviewer, Editor, Host: Austin Parker
Bradford Hollingsworth of the San Diego Natural History Museum talks about his work managing the wet collections of Reptiles and Amphibians and how his work will help save biodiversity in San Diego and beyond using citizen science and new technology. Thanks to the San Diego Natural History Museum, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker Host, editor, creator: Austin Parker pelecanus.org
We talk to Jennifer Beck from Crater Lake National Park about her work conserving the rare plant communities of the southern Cascades. She and her team use incredible methods to save White Bark Pine from a multitude of threats. Climate change has also effected the dynamic of the ecosystem of the park, She is constantly working on staying ahead of these problems, and inspiring us along the way.
Special thanks to Crater Lake National Park, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy Creator, Host, Producer, Editor: Austin Parker Producer: Taylor Parker
In this episode we talk to scientists from Olympic National Park in Washington state about studying the coastal habitats of N. Washington, climate change, ocean acidification and what we can do as citizens to support long term research like what Steve Fradkin and Jonathan Jones are doing for the National Park Service. Special Thanks to the Olympic National Park scientists, the National Park Service, the Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy. Producer, Host, Editor, Creator: Austin Parker Producer: Taylor Parker
Season 2 is here! In this episode we talk to scientists at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, California about their Bioblitz! The ultimate citizen science event using cutting edge technology, iNaturalist. See photos of the event at pelecanus.org
Special thanks to Alex Warneke and Keith Lombardo for talking with us. Thanks to Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy, all of the volunteers who talked with us, all of the scientists who participated in the event, and Don Endicott for providing photos, check out his photos on flickr.
Desert Tortoise Conservation efforts at Joshua Tree National Park with Michael Vamstad and Kristen Lalumiere. Check our website and social media for photos of our time at the park and these awesome animals. Pelecanus.org or @pelecanusradio
Host, interviewer, editor, Producer : Austin Parker Producer, interviewer: Taylor Parker, Alys Arenas
Special thanks to: Joshua Tree National Park, the National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy
Music Credits: Wildlief thisfrontierneedsheroes
California Condor recovery and conservation efforts at Pinnacles National Park and beyond. Check out our website at Pelecanus.org for photos of Condors and our time at the park. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @pelecanusradio
Host, Interviewer, Editor: Austin Parker Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker
Special Thanks to: Rachel Wolstenholme, Pinnacles National Park, Cabrillo National Monument conservancy, NPS
Music Credits: Wildlief Thisfrontierneedsheroes
We talk with Hayley Zemel, staff scientist with Save the Bay in San Francisco bay, about wetland restoration and how they're planning for sea level rise.
In this episode we talk to scientists in New Zealand that are exploring new strategies and technology to restore habitat as well as save a species from disappearing, again. Pelecanus.org
Wildlife Biologist Drew Stokes talks to us about the Bats of Southern California and his nearly 20 years of experience researching them. Just in time for halloween, listen to Drew tell us about the incredible diversity of bats on San Diego County and his ability to work with the decision makers to keep these bat populations intact. Pelecanus.org
This episode is about Coastal Cactus Wrens of San Diego and a Biologist named Suellen Lynn with the USGS. Coastal Cactus Wrens are at the brink and Suellen and her team are working hard to keep them from going the way of the Dodo.