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Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill into law modernizing the state’s 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 WWF’s statement:

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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

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The UN Ocean Conference begins next week on June 9th. Ahead of that conference, catch this week’s episode of Nature Breaking to hear about what’s on the agenda, including the need for progress on finance for ocean conservation initiatives. wwf.to/4dzI6yt

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Coral reef research is riddled with inequities. Gabby Ahmadia explains why Global South researchers are essential for effective coral reef conservation in Edward Carver's piece for MongabayĀ . news.mongabay.com/2025/05/coral-…

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Did you know pesticides are a major threat to native bees? šŸ WWF is launching new research & workshops this spring to help reduce their use and protect pollinators. Learn more in this Nature piece: pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl…

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Belize is turning to mangroves as a key climate solution--they protect coastlines, capture carbon, and support biodiversity. Learn more about WWF's plan to restore the country's mangroves in this Mongabay piece by Ruth Kamnitzer : news.mongabay.com/2025/05/from-l…

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"Investing in equitable, community-led coastal conservation, alongside effective management measures rooted in science, can sustain the health and resilience of nature, people and the climate," said WWF's Kirsten Schujit ahead of #UNOC3. Read more: bit.ly/4dLcB4B

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Just launched: BlueCorridors.org, a first-of-its-kind platform from WWF that maps 30+ years of whale tracking data alongside marine threats and solutions. Explore how migratory superhighways can help protect 30% of the ocean by 2030: BlueCorridors.org

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We’re 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 ā€œthe leadership of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting some of the planet’s most vital ecosystems.ā€Ā bit.ly/4jET4nO

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Today, at the UN Oceans Conference, more than 90 countries issued a ā€œwake up callā€ reaffirming their ambition to end plastic pollution ahead of the next round of UN plastic treaty negotiations. Read WWF’s statement: worldwildlife.org/press-releases…

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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/featu…

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

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A new paper co-authored by WWF's Dominic Andradi-Brown shows that 82% of the world's mangroves have explicit legal protection, however improving the effectiveness of these protections should be a priority as mangrove restoration continues around the world. Read more:

A new paper co-authored by WWF's Dominic Andradi-Brown shows that 82% of the world's mangroves have explicit legal protection, however improving the effectiveness of these protections should be a priority as mangrove restoration continues around the world. Read more:
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Released today, WWF’s Forests Forward Impact Report reveals that 26 leading companies are improving forest management or going beyond responsible sourcing to support forest conversion projects around the world. Learn more: worldwildlife.org/press-releases…

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WWF's Heather Dawn Thompson unpacks the deep connections between buffalo food systems, Tribal sovereignty, and grassland conservation in this piece for Food Tank. Read more: foodtank.com/news/2025/06/o…

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New WWF report, Africa’s Forgotten Fishes, reveals that 26% of assessed freshwater fish species on the continent are threatened with extinction. These declining fish populations threaten the food security and livelihoods of millions. Full report here: bit.ly/4eKPYOr

New WWF report, Africa’s Forgotten Fishes, reveals that 26% of assessed freshwater fish species on the continent are threatened with extinction. These declining fish populations threaten the food security and livelihoods of millions.
Full report here: bit.ly/4eKPYOr
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WWF's Clay Bolt was featured in PBS' Human Footprint to discuss the importance of wild and native bees to our ecosystems, plus how neonicotinoids is a major threat to bee species across the country. Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/4lCs7D9

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For the third time in four years, the Rio Grande river has run dry in Albuquerque, NM. Derek Vollmer joins the šŸ’§ waterloop šŸ’§ 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=lx4hd5…