Species Act Protection

Giraffes Need Endangered Species Act Protection, U.S. Officials Say

A new proposal would restrict the import of hunting trophies, pelts, bone carvings and other items.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts but some species decline, new reports find

World - Yahoo News - October 28

WATCH: Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say

The tallest animal on Earth is in danger, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has called for federal protections for giraffe species for the first time.

Fair Ball Act, bill aiming to further protect minor-league baseball players, to be introduced by U.S. senator

Dick Durbin, a democrat from Illinois, intends to introduce the bill

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists

Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.

More than a third of all trees species at risk of extinction

The International Union for Conservation of Nature found more than one in three tree species worldwide faces extinction.

Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water

Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir.

Tech - Wired - November 9

Marine biologists discover new sea slug species off Pacific coast

California researchers found ‘mystery mollusc’ in deep-sea midnight zone after initially observing it 20 years ago. Researchers in California have discovered a new species of sea slug off the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

U.S. officials push to add some giraffes to endangered species list

Three giraffe subspecies should be added to the endangered species list, U.S. officials said Wednesday, as their populations continue a yearslong trend of decline.

Protecting Nature, With the U.S. on the Sidelines

As the world gathers this week for U.N. biodiversity negotiations, the U.S. hasn’t ratified a decades-old treaty to protect nature.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Ralph Fiennes on the provocation of acting

Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes is returning in two new acclaimed films. In "Conclave," about the intrigue of papal politics, he plays a Vatican insider who oversees a gathering of cardinals ...

The Women Who Protect Colombia’s Amazon Need Protection Themselves

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Biden administration to restrict drilling, renewables in the US West to help struggling bird

U.S. officials are proposing tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the U.S. West

Tech - ABC News - November 8

84-million-year-old armored dinosaur species with killer tail club revealed in China

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

‘I fly, I drive. We’re all complicit’: Richard Flanagan on vanishing species and refusing the Baillie Gifford prize money

The Australian’s book about his parents’ love and his father’s horrific experience of Burma’s Death Railway won the illustrious nonfiction award. Here he talks about finding beauty and hope in the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Inside the mission to protect endangered culture

Unesco’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list brings local traditions to the world’s attention. How well does it protect them?

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Cape Buffalo Are Intensely Protective Herbivores

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Tua praised for protecting self, but Fins fall short

Tua Tagovailoa displayed a willingness to protect himself that his Dolphins teammates, coaches and fans hoped for in his return from a concussion.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?

Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Trump says he will protect women 'whether they like it or not'

During an appearance at the Green Bay, Wis., rally, former President Donald Trump recalled an apparent exchange with a staff member who didn't feel it appropriate for Trump to use the phrase ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Harris reacts to Trump comments about protecting women

Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on former President Donald Trump's comments about protecting women whether they "like it or not." This comes as both campaigns target younger voters. CBS ...

Trump facing backlash for remark about protecting women

Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for a comment about women he made at a rally Wednesday night. "I'm going to do it whether the women like it or not. I'm going to protect them," ...

Trump says he will "protect women" whether they "like it or not"

While campaigning in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd that "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them.'" Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Trump says he will protect women whether they ‘like it or not’

Comments in final days of US presidential campaign are ‘very offensive’ to female voters, argues Kamala Harris

Business - Financial Times - October 31

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

Could election change protection US offers Europe?

US military power has helped protect Europe for 75 years, but for how much longer?

Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests

It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Abortion protection measures pass in many states

Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...

HS2 spent £100mn on tunnel to protect rare bats

Kilometre stretch of steel mesh one of many planning requirements that has driven up costs, says project chair

World - Financial Times - November 7

6 Tested Safety Apps for Personal Protection (2024)

Your smartphone or wearable could be a lifeline in emergencies. These apps could make all the difference.

Tech - Wired - November 7

Job scams on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.

Scammers impersonating as companies or recruiters try to trick people into giving money or personal information.

Lawyers concerned about protection of Germany's Constitutional Court

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats?

Questions have been asked after HS2 said it had to apply for more than 8,000 consents.

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ...

Tech - Wired - November 12

Abortion opponents unveil strategy to undermine state protections

Anti-abortion groups are plotting an aggressive postelection strategy to undo federal and state protections for abortion, including ballot measures passed in the past two years after the end of Roe ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.

Battery start-up Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in US

Europe’s big hope for homegrown manufacturing has struggled with production at its factory in northern Sweden

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

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