NOAA Fisheries has finalized regulations protecting over 140,000 square miles of U.S. West Coast seafloor from destructive bottom trawling. These safeguards, effective January 1, 2020, cover vital

NOAA Fisheries has finalized regulations protecting over 140,000 square miles of U.S. West Coast seafloor from destructive bottom trawling. These safeguards, effective January 1, 2020, cover vital habitats like corals, sponges, and rocky reefs, crucial for marine life and ocean ecosystems.

This action follows a 2018 vote by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, spurred by scientific input and advocacy from Oceana. The new rules will more than double existing protections, making 90 percent of the West Coast seafloor off-limits to bottom trawling.

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James founded "Phone credit for refugees and displaced people" after an eye-opening trip to Calais. What began as a Facebook group evolved into an organization providing vital phone credit to

James founded "Phone credit for refugees and displaced people" after an eye-opening trip to Calais. What began as a Facebook group evolved into an organization providing vital phone credit to displaced adults and children worldwide. This initiative offers the gift of communication to those separated from family and friends, far from home, and in uncertain circumstances.

The organization has supplied over £700,000 worth of phone credit, enabling people to contact loved ones, stay updated with news, and summon emergency, life-saving assistance. With over 70,000 Facebook followers, their impact is significant. James's talk explores the boundaries of compassion and responsibility, defining community, and how he found a creative solution.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In the 1990s, researchers in western Canada identified a new two-note song variant in white-throated sparrows, differing from the traditional three-note ending. While bird songs evolve, new

In the 1990s, researchers in western Canada identified a new two-note song variant in white-throated sparrows, differing from the traditional three-note ending. While bird songs evolve, new dialects typically remain localized rather than replacing established ones.

However, a study found this once-rare two-note song spread "virally" across over 1,800 miles of Canada between 2000 and 2019, completely replacing the historic song. The reason for its widespread adoption is unknown. Senior author Ken Otter called this rapid, extensive cultural evolution of a song type "unprecedented." Learn more here.

The vividly colored candy darter has been protected under the Endangered Species Act, with over 300 miles of streams in Virginia and West Virginia also proposed for protection. This federal

The vividly colored candy darter has been protected under the Endangered Species Act, with over 300 miles of streams in Virginia and West Virginia also proposed for protection. This federal decision follows a petition and litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity and its allies.

The darter has vanished from at least half its range, primarily due to pollution, competition, or hybridization. Although first identified as needing federal protection in 1982, action was delayed. The Center sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2015 to secure a court-binding decision, ensuring this imperiled animal finally receives the help needed to avoid extinction.

Los Angeles, with nearly 10 million residents, depends on imported snowmelt from the distant Eastern Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains for its water supply.

UCLA researchers Stephanie

Los Angeles, with nearly 10 million residents, depends on imported snowmelt from the distant Eastern Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains for its water supply.

UCLA researchers Stephanie Pincetl and Mark Gold are studying how the city can reduce these imports. Their work focuses on enhancing local water capture, storage, and reuse to establish a more sustainable water system for the region.

The sailfish, one of the ocean's fastest fish, can reach speeds up to 68 mph. These speedsters use their long bill to swipe and stab, stunning prey. Scientists believe their large, namesake sail

The sailfish, one of the ocean's fastest fish, can reach speeds up to 68 mph. These speedsters use their long bill to swipe and stab, stunning prey. Scientists believe their large, namesake sail enhances bill accuracy, acting as a keel for stability or a fence to herd prey.

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The lower Snake River dams are pushing salmon to extinction, threatening orcas, breaking tribal treaties, and harming communities in the Northwest. Removing these four dams would enable the

The lower Snake River dams are pushing salmon to extinction, threatening orcas, breaking tribal treaties, and harming communities in the Northwest. Removing these four dams would enable the largest river restoration in history, restoring over 5,000 miles of free-flowing habitat for millions of salmon.

Urgent action is needed for better infrastructure and a healthier ecosystem. Tell Congress to restore the lower Snake River and save salmon and orcas before it's too late. Learn more and act: https://dfnd.us/3s1aJvh

Arctic sea ice has reached a record low wintertime maximum extent for the second consecutive year. Scientists from the National Snow and Ice Data Center and NASA reported this finding, noting the

Arctic sea ice has reached a record low wintertime maximum extent for the second consecutive year. Scientists from the National Snow and Ice Data Center and NASA reported this finding, noting the extent reached 5.607 million square miles on March 24. This represents the lowest maximum extent recorded in the satellite era.

An accompanying animation illustrates the Arctic sea ice freeze cycle, from its previous summertime minimum to this new wintertime maximum. (Credit: NASA Goddard's Scientific Visualization Studio/C. Starr)

Agriculture is responsible for approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cattle, raised for milk and meat, are significant contributors, emitting climate-warming methane. This creates

Agriculture is responsible for approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cattle, raised for milk and meat, are significant contributors, emitting climate-warming methane. This creates a challenge, balancing environmental concerns with strong consumer demand for dairy and beef products.

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