A new World Wildlife Fund study shows since 1970, more than 80% of the global populations of freshwater migratory fish have declined significantly. The report calls developments in its Living Planet Index "distressing," and faults habitat loss and degradation. It says factors like river fragmentation due to dams, and agricultural encroachment, account for half of the threats. .
A new step from the federal government takes a step toward modernizing the process for building energy transmission lines - while also protecting wildlife. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the transmission planning and cost allocation rule, which will help the country meet its growing need for clean energy. Brian Brooks, executive director of Idaho Wildlife Federation, said the rule also takes wildlife into account by focusing on existing infrastructure, which he said will make Idaho a hub for clean energy and transmission lines. .
Ahead of Endangered Species Day this Friday conservation groups in North Carolina are celebrating the birth of eight red wolf pups at the Alligator River National Wildlife RefugeRed w
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Nature walks, festivals and more are happening this weekend to celebrate the 19th annual Endangered Species Day, which is tomorrow. California is home to more than 300 threatened and endangered species, with more federally protected animals than any other state. Susan Holmes, executive director of the Endangered Species Coalition, acknowledged the many challenges faced by advocates. .