Restoring Biodiversity - 5/20/2025
RFK Jr.'s next target is glyphosate. The rare female elk recently spotted in Colorado. This Alaska volcano might erupt soon. And more...
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RFK Jr.'s Next Target
As discussed below, we may at long-last do something about Roundup (glyphosate).
Use of this toxin is routinely recommended by our environmental agencies, wildlife agencies, environmental NGOs, and agricultural universities.
Do not fall for the lie that we must destroy ourselves, the environment, and the wildlife that lives on it in order to feed a hungry world.
'1 out of every 100,000:' See The Rare Female Elk Recently Spotted in Colorado
The female elk, which sports a brown and snow-white coat, "has been catching attention for a bit and for good reason" since it was spotted in Estes Park, a town that serves as the base for Rocky Mountain National Park. The appearance of the fur is the result of a genetic trait that causes a "white coat of hair with some patches of brown," according to the state agency.
This Alaska Volcano Might Erupt Soon. Here’s The Chaos it Could Cause
As described below, Alaska has a number of volcanoes that could erupt anytime in the next 1,000-years.
These Stunning Photos Show How Nature Came Back After the World’s Largest Dam Removal
Four dams and three large reservoirs were removed from the Klamath River in a project that finished last year—and acres of native wildflowers are now in bloom along the river’s edge.
Videos
The Return of the Buffalo: Restoring the Great American Prairie
Project “Buffalo Commons” is a venture unlike any other. With hopes to one day repopulate the plains of the American West with buffalo, the project represents the best chance not only for the restoration of the species, but also for the entire prairie system throughout the middle of the United States.
Lacey and Lizzie at Circle Ranch
Far-West Texas has always been full of characters. The art scene has made Marfa a magnet for film makers, fashionistas, art followers and the like. The addition of glitterati to the ranchers, hunters, Mexicanos and assorted eccentrics makes the mixture even more interesting.