Environmentalists

Hawaii Judge Restores Ocean Protections, Halting Commercial Fishing in Pacific National Monument After Environmentalists’ Challenge

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HONOLULU — A federal judge in Hawaii has supported environmental advocates by ordering a halt to commercial fishing in a vast area of the Pacific Ocean, a move that challenges an earlier decision made under the Trump administration to roll back ocean protections. The ruling affects the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, a designated area that shelters various marine species such as turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals. Environmental organizations argue that longline fishing, which uses baited hooks on lines stretching up to 60 miles, poses a significant threat to these vulnerable species. In 2017, … Read more

Global Filmmakers and Environmentalists Flock to Nevada City for Spectacular 23rd Wild & Scenic Film Festival

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Nevada City, CA – The 23rd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, hosted by the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), concluded this past Monday, after a vibrant five-day showcase filled with environmental and adventure films. The event simultaneously served as a fundraiser for SYRCL and brought together almost a hundred filmmakers along with thousands of visitors from around the globe in the scenic locales of Nevada City and Grass Valley, California. The festival kicked off on February 13 and, over the subsequent days, presented an impressive lineup featuring over 100 films with 14 world … Read more

Environmentalists Sue Over Federal Pesticide Decision, Claiming Endangered Species at Risk

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San Francisco, California — A contentious legal fight has erupted over the federal government’s restrictions on malathion, a widely used pesticide linked to the endangerment of wildlife species. This week, a coalition of environmental organizations led by the Center for Biological Diversity challenged the recent governmental approval of the pesticide, alleging it did not sufficiently protect various endangered species. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern California, centers on a final biological opinion issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in February 2022. This opinion, which followed … Read more