endangered species


Pictured: The interior least tern (Sterna antillarum), a federally protected endangered species. USFWS

Between Two Terns: A Conversation on Endangered Species and Social Justice

, researcher, Center for Science & Democracy

May 24, 2018 10:04 AM EDT

Endangered Species Day was introduced as a resolution by Congress in 2006 to encourage “the people of the United States to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation worldwide.” This year, Endangered Species Day (May 18) began with a devastating school shooting. It really had me questioning how appropriate it would be to emphasize the importance of wildlife conservation while so many in the world and our nation seem to place little value on human lives. Read more >

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So, What Does the Endangered Species Act Mean to Me?

Cody Ernst-Brock, , UCS

May 9, 2018 4:39 PM EDT

I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, a land of extremes. Temperatures could drop below -50ᵒ Fahrenheit in the winter and the darkness would seem to stretch out endlessly, while the summers provided radiant sunshine for months that infused a sense of magic into our town. Certainly, for me, the most charmed experiences from my childhood all happened in the Alaskan wilderness. Read more >

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Photo: USFWS

Tell Congress to Send Support, Not Poison Pills, to Endangered Species Protections

, researcher, Center for Science & Democracy

February 13, 2018 2:33 PM EDT

Valentine’s Day. It’s the time of year where we, as a nation, spend an exorbitant amount of money on roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and oversized teddy bears. In 2017, America spent $18.2 billion (an average of $136.57 per person) on gifts to show their affection for that special someone. Read more >

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Photo: Denver Gingerich/CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia)

Demolishing Public Protections to Build Trump’s Wall

, researcher, Center for Science & Democracy

February 7, 2018 11:04 AM EDT

From Hadrian’s Wall, to the Great Wall of China, the Wall of the North and many more , political walls have been built to discourage or control immigration, White Walkers, and ideologies at state borders since ancient times (though this is certainly not an endorsement). They have been built from stone, earth, wood, and steel, but one thing they all have in common—they are an ineffective strategy for border control, with other damaging side effects. Read more >

Photo: Denver Gingerich/CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia)
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Why You Should Be Paying Attention to the Upcoming Budget Fight

, Washington representative, Center for Science and Democracy

September 12, 2016 10:32 AM EDT

When it comes to Congress, we know that budgets are about more than just money. Back in April, I warned that we shouldn’t let the federal budget process become a playground for special interests. Basically, with little to no debate, policymakers will exploit the process and attempt to sneak in harmful, ideological provisions that undermine the use of science in the policymaking process and help rig the system for special interests. Read more >

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