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Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill into law modernizing the stateās plastic recycling system. Championed by state Senator Malcolm Augustine, this new law establishes Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic and packaging materials in Maryland. Read WWFās statement:

This weekend, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed The Recycling Reform Act into law, making it the 7th US state to have an EPR law on the books. Sponsored by state Rep. Rep. Liz Berry and state Sen. Liz Lovelett, the law will make producers of packaging financially responsible for







Weāre proud to work w/ the govt of Peru & Global Environment Facility (GEF) on this project, which will contribute to global conservation goals but is centered on āthe leadership of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting some of the planetās most vital ecosystems.āĀ bit.ly/4jET4nO


The Sangha Trinational landscape is rich in biodiversity and a great example of cross-boundary cooperation. WWF is proud to support this project w/ Global Environment Facility (GEF), country govts & FTNS to provide local communities w/ the funds needed to conserve their ecosystem. thegef.org/newsroom/featuā¦

Yesterday, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed added protections for seven species of pangolin under the Endangered Species Act. Pangolins are the worldās most trafficked mammal, targeted for their meat, scales, and use in traditional medicine. usnews.com/news/us/articlā¦






For the third time in four years, the Rio Grande river has run dry in Albuquerque, NM. Derek Vollmer joins the š§ waterloop š§ podcast to share innovative, place-based strategies WWF is using to help restore the Rio Grande and rivers around the world. youtube.com/watch?v=lx4hd5ā¦