The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has unveiled what it says is a pioneering US$1.6 billion scheme to scale up global ocean conservation efforts through “blue bonds”.
The bonds will refinance and restructure debt for coastal and island countries in exchange for a commitment to protect at least 30% of their near-shore ocean areas, including coral reefs, mangroves and other important habitats.
Federal agencies have been given six months to outline how they can develop or restore and protect ecological corridors, including those relied upon by wildlife during their migrations. Under a mem
President Joe Biden signed proclamations establishing Castner Range in El Paso, Texas, and Avi Kwa Ame in southern Nevada as national monuments. "The people of El Paso have fought to protect it for 50
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Tuesday will designate two new national monuments in the Southwest, insulating from development a half million acres in Nevada that are revered by Native Americans a