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Earthjustice @earthjustice.org · 16h

The Boundary Waters is an irreplaceable ecosystem of interconnected islands, lakes, and rivers.

But a proposed sulfide-ore copper mine could bring irreversible pollution to the rivers and streams flowing into these treasured waters.

A mining threat returns to the nation’s most visited wilderness

A sulfide-ore copper mine could bring irreversible pollution to the rivers and streams flowing into the Boundary Waters.

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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 1d

MT lawmakers are suing to make it easier to kill wolves. Yes- you read that right.

Once again, wolves are being treated as targets instead of the vital, intelligent keystone species they are. Science and ethics must guide management. Wolves deserve better.

www.ktvh.com/news/montana...

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Asher Hellbein @asherelbein.bsky.social · 1d

Not as much the “domestic dog” as the “Synanthropic dog” in other words

bioGraphic @biographic.bsky.social · 8d

Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think

We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs--80%--live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.

by @scibri.com

www.biographic.com/canis-famili...

Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think - bioGraphic

We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.

www.biographic.com

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Evan Frost @wildwoods.bsky.social · 1d

“Putting new, expensive roads into hard-to-reach areas will erode and pollute the water supply. It just doesn’t make any sense. We are losing this land rapidly. If we don’t conserve it, we will lose it.” ~Former USFS Chief Mike Dombeck www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Outcry as Trump plots more roads and logging in US forests: ‘You can almost hear the chainsaws’

Critics say move to axe Bill Clinton’s ‘roadless rule’ that protected key old-growth forests will be devastating to environment

www.theguardian.com

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Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 4d

Half of the turbines at Vineyard Wind are generating electricity off Massachusetts: www.eenews.net/articles/vin... via Ben Storrow 🔌💡

Vineyard Wind delivers power despite Trump's attacks on the industry

The partially built wind farm in the Atlantic is delivering power from more than 30 turbines to Massachusetts.

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Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 4d

Get caught up on energy transition developments you might have missed in my latest roundup of highlights from what I've been reading: www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/what-im-read... via Quitting Carbon 🔌💡

What I’m reading: Offshore wind proves its worth, the global solar boom, New York fast-tracks renewables, and more

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Welcome back to another recap of highlights from...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6d

Jane Goodall spoke to Netflix in an interview that was withheld for several months until she died — and that conversation is now Episode 1 of a new series that debuted on Friday. More episodes are in the vault, but their subjects are unknown, for now.

How Jane Goodall’s Death Launched Netflix’s New ‘Famous Last Words’ Series

An interview with the conservationist is the first in a new series, “Famous Last Words.” More episodes are in the vault, their subjects unknown, for now.

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Lindsey Botts @lkbotts.bsky.social · 5d

Fossil Fuel advocates have tried to slander Washington's cap-and-invest program, with one recent initiative legislative effort to cancel the program. But it's succeeding and bringing in revenue, as intended. Could this offer a blueprint for the country to follow? by @nickengelfried.bsky.social

Will Washington’s Groundbreaking Climate Law Inspire Other States?

The Evergreen State is creating a road map for phasing out fossil fuels while boosting renewable energy

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 7d

Welcome to Wolf Wednesday

Black wolf in a field of fall grass, close up.

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bioGraphic @biographic.bsky.social · 8d

Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think

We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs--80%--live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.

by @scibri.com

www.biographic.com/canis-famili...

Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think - bioGraphic

We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.

www.biographic.com

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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 10d

Want to instead prioritize energy consumers and cheap energy? Here's how: heatmap.news/politics/ene...

Democrats Bid to Become the Party of Cheap Energy: Exclusive

Representatives Sean Casten and Mike Levin have a new package of legislation designed to lower electricity prices — in a way that just so happens to be “clean.”

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Lindsey Botts @lkbotts.bsky.social · 7d

Another icon lost

Jane Goodall, Eminent Primatologist Who Chronicled the Lives of Chimps, Dies at 91

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Lindsey Botts @lkbotts.bsky.social · 8d

“This is very close to being a worst case scenario. Parks will remain open with only a skeleton crew of only “excepted” staff,” by @wessiler.bsky.social 🌎

National Parks Will Remain Open During Shutdown

Memo from acting NPS Director orders parks open

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Lindsey Botts @lkbotts.bsky.social · 8d

As more Americans than ever enjoy our National Parks, this admin seems set on undermining the work of the NPS.

Trump Is Setting the National Parks Up to Fail

Workers say the real crisis is happening behind the scenes.

www.theatlantic.com

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Chris Turner @theturner.bsky.social · 12d

As I was just saying…

Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 12d

Renewables are winning — because they are cheaper and better.

Trump has little to no effect so far.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global investment in renewable energy up 10% on 2024 despite Trump rollback

Growth rate slightly lower than previous first-half years but sector still strong and resilient, experts say

www.theguardian.com

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Willett Kempton @willett.bsky.social · 13d

Are US Administration worries about #offshorewind valid? South Fork Wind now has a year’s operating experience, Orsted has released a report on it, and @justingerdes.bsky.social has a quick-read summary—a factual, data-based alternative to today’s government propaganda.

Trump claims offshore wind is worthless. This project proves the opposite is true.

South Fork Wind, the U.S.’ first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, is demonstrating the folly of the Trump’s administration’s misguided war on offshore wind.

www.quittingcarbonmedia.com

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Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 14d

"The goal, it seems, is to cripple the agency with both direct and indirect blows. The result, if the administration succeeds, will be a diminished Forest Service that would be unrecognizable to Gifford Pinchot." - @landdesk.bsky.social on the Forest Service under Trump: www.hcn.org/articles/tru...

The dismantling of the Forest Service - High Country News

The Trump administration’s plans would remake the agency and public lands. The deadline to comment is Sept. 30.

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Heatmap News @heatmap.news · 14d

"I would say we will be back — but do not wait for us," says @schatz.bsky.social.

Global decarbonization is happening with or without the United States, Heatmap House panelists warn:

Global Decarbonization Isn’t Waiting for the U.S.

At Heatmap House’s second session, speakers including Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii looked overseas to spot the clean energy future.

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Center for Western Priorities @westernpriorities.org · 15d

“It’s clear that the American people are speaking with one voice,” Weiss says. “And this is not a partisan issue. This is not a state by state issue. This is unanimous. Americans are telling the Forest Service: ‘Don’t do this.’”

via @outdoorlife.com

More Than 99 Percent of Americans Disapprove of Roadless Rule Rollbacks, According to New Analysis

A public comment period for the planned rescission of the Roadless Rule ended Friday with more than 99 percent of comments opposing the move.

www.outdoorlife.com

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WyoFile @wyofile.com · 15d

Many Wyoming residents have expressed opposition to Trump's plan to eliminate the 2001 Forest Service Roadless Rule.

Some carry on their families' conservation legacies as they advocate for landscapes that nurture wildlife, clean air and water.

Wyomingites with deep conservation roots oppose axing Forest Service Roadless Rule - WyoFile

Although the state government loathes the Forest Service regulation, many residents value the wild lands and wildlife it protects.

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Lindsey Botts @lkbotts.bsky.social · 15d

Amazing!! Nice work, Jason and @delaneynolan.bsky.social 🎉 love to see it!

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 15d

Good news for Grizzly Bears

dailymontanan.com/2025/09/20/f...

Federal judge stops grazing in grizzly habitat near Yellowstone • Daily Montanan

The Court found the U.S. Forest Service failed to analyze effects on grizzlies of expanded livestock grazing on National Forest land in the Absaroka Mountains

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The Revelator @therevelator.org · 15d

Wild Reads: 10 New Books that Celebrate Wildlife and Their Environments -- and let us know what YOU are reading! https://therevelator.org/wildlife-books-september2025/

Wild Reads: 10 New Books that Celebrate Wildlife and Their Environments • The Revelator

From chimpanzees and wolves to snakes and starlings, these new books capture hidden truths about fascinating species — and reveal how to better protect them.

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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 15d

Groups urged the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation over the weekend to follow the lead of neighboring states in acknowledging that wolves are likely already in the region and deserve concerted action to recover and protect them.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nCdtfu

An adult gray wolf looks out from a secluded spot surrounded by snow covered tree branches and mounds of snow.

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Henricus Peters @learnfromnature.bsky.social · 21d

US Forest Service in a legal quandary @biologicaldiversity.org

Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 21d

A federal court today found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the law when it authorized expanded livestock grazing on the east side of Montana’s Paradise Valley in occupied grizzly bear habitat, just north of Yellowstone National Park.

Learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/46ryS46

A female grizzly bear eating grass in Yellowstone National Park.

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