Portia Bharath’s Archive

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The NICER: Natural Infrastructure Center for Environmental Justice and Resilience

The National Wildlife Federation is excited to announce we are building the Natural Infrastructure Center for Environmental Justice and Resilience (NICER), led by our Environmental Justice, Health, and Community Resilience … Read more

What to Expect from Lee Zeldin, Trump’s Pick for EPA Administrator

After pulling off a stunning win on election night, President-elect Trump has begun the process of appointing his cabinet picks for his second and final term in the White House. … Read more

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Helping Communities Reduce Risk from Natural Disasters by Investing in Nature

With extreme weather on the rise, communities across the country are turning to ‘nature-based solutions’ such as restoring floodplains, planting trees, and creating natural areas that store stormwater to reduce risk … Read more

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UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 Marks Major Wins for Indigenous Peoples, Falls Short on Climate Finance

The U.S. is one of only 17 countries across the globe classified as a megadiverse country; it is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Despite this, the … Read more

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From Advocacy to Exploration: Youth Advocates in the California Central Coast

The California Central Coast is a prime example of a beautiful ecosystem, featuring abundant natural resources, picturesque coastlines, and a diverse array of native and endemic species. From the Chumash … Read more

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Garden

The new year is a fantastic time for making meaningful resolutions and doing some garden planning! This year, we’re sharing five great New Year’s resolutions for your very own wildlife … Read more

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In the “Endangered Species Capital of the World,” A Win for Hawaiian Seabirds

Out of the darkness on a high volcanic slope, a haunting chorus of wails and shrieks pierces the night sky. This is the enigmatic call of the Hawaiian petrel, or … Read more

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Raising Youth Voices at the IUCN U.S. Regional Conservation Forum

Only seven hands went up, when a room filled with over 100 conservationists was asked “Who here is under the age of 35?” Conservation leaders from around the country flew … Read more

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United States Proposes Listing Monarchs as a Threatened Species

This December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)  proposed a listing of the North American migratory monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. So, what does that … Read more

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TCTAC Partner Spotlight: Centro de Apoyo Familiar’s Transforming Communities Conference

For those based in the Mid-Atlantic area, here is an organization that you might want to keep an eye on: Centro de Apoyo Familiar (CAF). Founded in Massachusetts in 2006, … Read more