The Endangered Species Act is the foundational law protecting endangered plants and animals in the United States, and in the 50 years since it was enacted, it has blocked the progress of thousands of resource-extraction projects, including oil drilling, mining, and logging. This law is difficult to circumvent, but it contains important loopholes. If the … Read more
Jerry Pond Park, a tranquil oasis in Roslyn’s historic district where geese love to swim, is being attacked by a seemingly harmless criminal: flowering plants. This plant is known as common reed grass (Phragmites australis) and is an invasive species. Although popular on Long Island, they do not filter rainwater or prevent erosion. The Nassau … Read more
Marine scientists have discovered more than 110 new fish species and invertebrates in the Coral Sea. It is thought that the number could exceed 200 as more species are discovered. The species was discovered on the east side of the Great Barrier Reef, in waters between 200 meters and 3 kilometers deep in Coral Sea … Read more
Rocks Laird OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) – A federal judge sided with several environmental groups Monday, saying federal agencies violated the provisions of the Endangered Species Act when they passed changes to the Bedrock Act during President Donald Trump’s first term. In a 41-page order, U.S. District Judge John Tiger invalidated four of the challenged provisions, … Read more