The Flock-Off Act would largely prohibit using federal money to fund Flock cameras, though the bill allows for some exceptions.
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Virginia Teen’s School Project Pond Grows Into Thriving Wildlife Ecosystem After 9 Years
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MacKenzie Scott’s $50 Million Gift to Fund Scholarships and Endowment for Native Students
Overview: Native Forward Scholars Fund announced it will invest the full $50 million unrestricted gift it received from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott into Native higher education, allocating $10 million over the next five years for expanded scholarships and placing the remaining $40 million into a permanent endowment to support future generations of Native students. Native Forward […]
Bison Reintroduction in Mexico in 2025 Sparks Rapid Ecosystem Recovery After a Century
In a nature reserve in northern Mexico, bison have returned to “reactivate the dynamics and the health of an ecosystem”.
New York City Experiences Record-Low Gun Violence and Murders During Safest Summer Ever
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Massachusetts Mandates 100% Clean Energy for Large Data Centers Under New Executive Order
Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.
Costa Rica Mandates Wildlife Crossings on Roads to Protect Animals and Reconnect Habitats, with 59 Species Already Using Bridges
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North Carolina EMT Runs 1.5 Miles Uphill With Blood Transfusion Pack, Helping Save Critically Injured Climber’s Life
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Offshore Wind Farms Create New Marine Habitats, Supporting Diverse Fish Populations in Taiwan and New York
Fish gather around an offshore wind foundation in Taiwan, where hard surfaces have developed reef-associated marine communities.