Pew Environment
@pewenvironment
We work globally to establish pragmatic, science-based policies that conserve our oceans, public lands, and shorelines.
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http://www.pewenvironment.org 05-08-2008 17:36:27
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Southern resident killer whales face extinction within two generations, according to new research led by #PewMarineFellow Rob Williams.
One solution? Mandatory ocean noise caps would allow killer whales to hunt prey more effectively. pew.org/4b6t8xs
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25 countries have said no to #DeepSeaMining .
The science is clear— #SeabedMining could cause irreversible harm to an incredibly sensitive ecosystem. pew.org/3JOP8kZ
Greenhouse gases fuel sea-level rise, more frequent storms, coastal flooding, and other climate effects.
If states protect them, #BlueCarbon ecosystems can lock these harmful gases in soil and organic material for thousands of years. pew.org/48Evp1M
The fate of millions of acres of pristine ancestral lands and waters in Alaska–often referred to as “D-1 Lands”–could soon be decided by Bureau of Land Management - National.
They’re home to:
✅ Tribal history
✅ Fish & wildlife habitat
✅ Forests vital to climate resilience
pew.org/3QqDKPU
U.S. streams, rivers, and wetlands:
✅Bolster climate resilience
✅Provide fish and wildlife habitat
✅Support local businesses
President Biden has challenged communities and governments to reconnect, restore, and protect these ecosystems.
pew.org/3xTMQy5
Historically, Bureau of Land Management - National has prioritized oil and gas development over conservation.
But that all changed.
The recently finalized rule enables the agency to put conservation on equal footing across the 245 million acres it oversees. #ActNowForPublicLands pew.org/3UAAns8
The deep sea:
🦑 Provides a reservoir of biodiversity
🌡️ Helps regulate earth’s climate
🧬 Contains invaluable genetic resources
One problem: It’s under threat from #DeepSeaMining — but there’s still time to #DefendTheDeep . pew.org/4adfS9G