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On this episode of Conservation Conversations, we talk with David Shiffman, Marine conservation biologist and science communicator and author of the book 'Why Sharks Matter.' We talk with David about well… sharks, why they’re awesome, some interesting facts about them, why they’re important, and most importantly how you can get involved in shark conservation. Find and follow him on Social Media @Whysharksmatter Thank you for tuning in, enjoy our conversation with David! Host and Producer is Austin Parker Producer is Megan Schulz Music provided by A Picture Book Studios

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Technology Inspired by butterflies, researcher invents new paint that has no pigments https://interestingengineering.com/science/researcher-invents-paint-without-pigments Rewilding Endangered Mexican wolf species is making a US comeback, officials say https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/05/us/mexican-gray-wolf-us-population-scn-trnd/index.html Chile announces biological corridor to protect endangered deer https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chile-announces-biological-corridor-protect-endangered-deer-2023-03-06/ Pittsburgh zoo welcomes newborn Western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-zoo-aquarium-newborn-western-lowland-gorilla-baby-critically-endangered-species/

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Wildlife California Spotted Owl Gets Endangered Species Act Protections After 23 Years https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/california-spotted-owl-gets-endangered-species-act-protections-after-23-years-2023-02-22/ Arizona aquarium welcomes endangered African penguin chicks https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/20/endangered-african-penguin-chicks-arizona-aquarium Wood stork to be removed from threatened and endangered species list https://www.npr.org/2023/02/14/1157052550/wood-stork-endangered-species-list Environmental Justice EPA Outlines Another $550 Million Toward Environmental Justice https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3871177-epa-outlines-another-550-million-toward-addressing-environmental-inequity/ He Ran The NAACP. Now He’S Leading Sierra Club’s Fight On Climate https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2023-02-23/ben-jealous-led-the-naacp-now-hes-running-the-sierra-club-boiling-point

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" as well as Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Conservation Areas Canada Adds Federal Protection To Indigenous-Declared Marine Refuge https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-marine-refuge-rare-corals/ China designates conservation area for Beijing Central Axis https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-02-01/China-designates-conservation-area-for-Beijing-Central-Axis-1h42TdiZgmk/index.html Wildlife Monarch butterfly population reaches highest number in decades https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/monarch-populations-rebound-but-its-still-a-long-journey-to-recovery/ Critically Endangered Horse Species Born to Surrogate Using Cloned DNA https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/critically-endangered-species-horse-born-225355397.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWNvc2lhLm9yZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKN3rdSC34zQBclXXhzTeAvmr4lpPNjs6jlD7iaeteIdciMy1Fq8nI0U4x4BlRZ8rTkwiXqt3tO98tA8gRiJE1VciCu1YMClSUP5gx3tuVx-m4_MSSsmv-xZaHduxxe-w6zKfs7TPSSLi0vqsGjCXJEd7hisu-CZ3fCsTF6xNV5g Drawdown "Maine Regulators Allow Wind, Utility Project To Move Forward" https://apnews.com/article/maine-state-government-massachusetts-business-climate-and-environment-e205650e8a16875636a041221e834cd0 "E.P.A. Bans Disposal of Mine Waste in Bristol Bay" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/31/climate/pebble-mine-epa-decision.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=US%20News

Welcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is now a partnership between Pelecanus and Reverse the Red. In this series we will highlight the scientists, organizations, institutions, and communities focused on reversing the trend of biodiversity loss and recovering species on the IUCN Red List. We’re so excited for this partnership and to get these amazing success stories out to the world, spreading optimism for the conservation of biodiversity. https://www.reversethered.org In this episode, as part of our Year of Action, the theme for February and March is Birds! Austin and Taylor Parker talk with Rafael Zamora of Loro Parque Fundacion (https://www.loroparque-fundacion.org), in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The mission of the Loro Parque foundation is to conserve wild species and their habitats , through environmental education, research, sustainable breeding programs and the activities we develop with local communities. They have achieved so much in the conservation of so many species, but today Rafael will talk about the work they’ve done with recovering Parrot species around the world. Thanks Rafael for taking the time to talk with us and for all of the amazing work he’s done for decades. This is the Year of Action for reverse the red, so please look into how you can help save the bird species in your area, and get involved. Host, editor and producer is Austin Parker Producers: Taylor Parker, Megan Joyce Dr. Judy Mann, Alex Duckles

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" as well as Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Wildlife New museum in Mexico spotlights endangered axolotl salamander https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/new-museum-mexico-spotlights-endangered-axolotl-salamander-2023-01-26/ San Clemente Island Bell's Sparrow Flies Off Endangered Species List https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/san-clemente-island-bells-sparrow-flies-off-endangered-species-list-2023-01-24/ Endangered Sierra Nevada red fox discovered in national park https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/endangered-fox-seen-california-park-17742033.php Drawdown Renewables Soon To Be One-Fourth of US Electricity Generation https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19012023/inside-clean-energy-us-renewables-generation/ A Golden Solution to Pollution? Scientists Have Developed a New Method of Reducing Carbon Dioxide https://scitechdaily.com/a-golden-solution-to-pollution-scientists-have-developed-a-new-method-of-reducing-carbon-dioxide/

Welcome to Pelecanus Deep Dives, where we take a headline from a recent Pelecanus NEWS episode and take a deep dive, just like a pelican, into the article and try and explain some of the more technical, nuanced, or maybe complex ideas of the story to help us all better understand our world. In this episode, our host Harrison Parker, a CalTech doctoral Candidate in atmospheric sciences, explains a the January 15th, 2023 Pelecanus News episode about how the ozone layer is healing. Host for this episode is Harrison Parker, Producers are Harrison and Austin Parker. Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios Linked sources for images: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ozone-layer-slowly-healing-hole-mend-2066-96313492 https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/mario-molina https://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/ https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/antarctic-ozone-hole-slightly-smaller-in-2022 https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/atmosphere/ozone-layer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Protocol https://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/ https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/susan-solomon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Ozone_Mapping_Spectrometer#/media/File:Toms-2004-09-06-FULLDAY_GLOB.PNG https://www.eoportal.org/satellite-missions/toms#launch-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Ozone_Mapping_Spectrometer

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Drawdown Germany generated a historical amount of electricity from wind energy this week https://www.greenmatters.com/renewables/germany-wind-energy Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/korean-firm-plans-25b-new-solar-panel-plants-96358836 Wildlife Oregon Zoo awarded $2 million to help California condors https://www.oregonzoo.org/news/2022/12/zoo-awarded-2-million-help-save-california-condors Healing UN Says Ozone Layer Slowly Healing - Hole To Mend By 2066 https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ozone-layer-slowly-healing-hole-mend-2066-96313492

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Wildlife World's Most Endangered Species: 2 Young Javan Rhinos Seen in Indonesia National Park https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/54719/20221224/worlds-endangered-species-2-young-javan-rhinos-seen-indonesia-national.htm Legal Victory: Court Rules EPA's Registration of Bee-Killing Insecticide Unlawful https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/legal-victory-court-rules-epas-registration-of-bee-killing-insecticide-unlawful-citing-failure-to-assess-risks-to-endangered-species-2022-12-21/ Nearly every country signs on to a sweeping deal to protect nature https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/climate/biodiversity-cop15-montreal-30x30.html Brazil's Lula picks Amazon defender for environment minister https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/brazils-lula-picks-amazon-defender-environment-minister-95930581 Tech New technology could tap into a virtually limitless supply of fresh water https://www.sciencealert.com/new-technology-could-tap-into-a-virtually-limitless-supply-of-fresh-water Biotech chestnut tree poised to restore lost ecosystems and biodiversity https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/12/22/biotech-chestnut-tree-poised-to-restore-lost-ecosystems-and-biodiversity-but-it-needs-your-help/ 3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’ in 2 years https://www.cbsnews.com/news/3m-pfas-end-production-forever-chemicals/

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Drawdown DOE National Laboratory Makes History by Achieving Fusion Ignition https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-national-laboratory-makes-history-achieving-fusion-ignition World Will Gain Enough Renewable Energy In 5 Years To Power China, Says IEA https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/energy/iea-renewable-energy-turning-point/index.html Wildlife A Town in Washington Recognizes the Rights of Southern Resident Orcas https://insideclimatenews.org/news/06122022/rights-of-nature-southern-resident-orcas/ 36 new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) approved! https://iucn.org/story/202211/36-new-important-marine-mammal-areas-immas-approved Indigenous rights Trudeau announces $800M for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/indigenous-conservation-protetion-cree-inuit-firstnations-1.6677350

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All our podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Water conservation China's water conservation investment exceeding 900 billion yuan in Jan-Oct, a record high https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202211/1279390.shtml Policy Decisions "In a First, Rich Countries Agree to Pay for Climate Damages in Poor Nations" https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/19/climate/un-climate-damage-cop27.html EU agrees to increase carbon removals https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/news/european-green-deal-eu-agrees-increase-carbon-removals-through-land-use-forestry-agriculture_en Wildlife "'Landmark Vote' Gives Boost To Threatened Sharks" https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63670072 Record number of species to be regulated by CITES after CoP19 https://cites.org/eng/news/record-number-of-species-to-be-regulated-by-cites-after-cop19 Feds to study bringing back endangered grizzly bears in Washington state https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/11/12/grizzly-bears-washington-cascades-restoration/

In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Alex Wells and Derek Cossaboon of the Denver Zoo about Boreal Toad conservation in the Rocky Mountains. In collaboration with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Denver Zoo is taking two conservation actions to bring boreal toads back from the brink, a Breeding + Release program as well as a Community Science program to get the community involved in saving this species. https://denverzoo.org/boreal-toad-conservation-team/ Thank you so much for tuning in, enjoy our conversation with Alex and Derek! Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Producer is Megan Schulz Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios Photos provided by Denver Zoo, credit to Jenna Dockweiler, Kristi Odom, Rylee Borellis, Stefan Ekernas This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at https://projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at https://projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Regeneration Endangered species: More than 6000 baby turtles are released in Peru https://phys.org/news/2022-10-baby-turtles-peru.html Mangrove forest loss is slowing toward a halt, new report shows https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/mangrove-forest-loss-is-slowing-toward-a-halt-new-report-shows/ Politics Lula Cheered For New Climate Policies After Brazil Election https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-10-31/lula-cheered-for-new-climate-policies-after-brazil-election New York Voters Approve $4.2 Billion Environmental Bond Act https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-environment/new-york-voters-approve-4-2-billion-climate-bond Drawdown Feds Pick Gulf's First Two Zones For Offshore Wind Off Louisiana, Texas https://www.nola.com/news/environment/article_7a78c562-5951-11ed-b9c8-7780c79d2a18.html "EU Approves Ban On New Combustion-Engine Cars From 2035" https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/eu-approves-ban-combustion-engine-cars-2035-92272100

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Life "Bar-Tailed Godwit Sets World Record With 13,560Km Continuous Flight" https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/27/bar-tailed-godwit-sets-world-record-with-13560km-continuous-flight-from-alaska-to-southern-australia Emperor Penguins Are Protected Under the Endangered Species Act https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2022-10/emperor-penguin-gets-endangered-species-act-protections Hidden 'Oasis of Life' Discovered Deep Under The Ocean in The Maldives https://www.sciencealert.com/hidden-oasis-of-life-discovered-deep-under-the-ocean-in-the-maldives Environmental Justice "U.S. EPA Begins Work To Set Up $27 Billion Green Bank" https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-epa-begins-work-to-set-up-27-billion-green-bank/ar-AA13eE0H Drawdown Chula Vista solar microgrid to save school district $70 million https://microgridknowledge.com/solar-microgrid-chula-vista/ "US Awards $2.8B In Grants For EV Batteries In 12 States" https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2022-10-19/us-awards-2-8b-in-grants-for-ev-batteries-in-12-states Indigenous land After nearly 200 years, the Tongva community has land in Los Angeles County https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-10/after-nearly-200-years-the-tongva-community-has-land-in-los-angeles-county California tribes will reclaim right to manage coastal lands https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/california-tribes-reclaim-right-manage-coastal-lands/

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Kicks Reebok and National Geographic launch plant-based sneakers with endangered species designs https://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2022/10/10/reebok-and-national-geographic-launch-plant-based-sneakers-with-endangered-species-designs/ Drawdown "Nations Agree to Curb Emissions From Flying by 2050" https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/climate/aviation-emissions-net-zero.html Wildlife Endangered pupfish population at Devils Hole reaches 19-year-high https://fws.gov/press-release/2022-09/devils-hole-pupfish-population-19-year-high Australia to set aside at least 30% of its land mass to protect endangered species https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-set-aside-least-30-its-land-mass-protect-endangered-species-2022-10-04/ Endangered species found in Central Calif. creek for first time after dam removal https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/endangered-species-found-in-central-coast-creek-for-first-time-after-dam-removal/ar-AA12NTas Legal Victory Speeds Habitat Protection for Endangered Florida Bonneted Bat https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/legal-victory-speeds-habitat-protection-for-endangered-florida-bonneted-bat-2022-10-07/

(Reposted from original release on 10/6/22 after audio was fixed) In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Marcos Trinidad, Center director for Audubon Debs Park in Los Angeles, Senior Regional Manager in Riverside for TreePeople, and host of the Human/Nature Podcast by LAist studios and KPCC an NPR affiliate. Marcos is a living legend in Conservation the LA area and his new podcast is an amazing way to see the plants and animals of LA from his point of view. Enjoy! Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Drawdown Exxon’s Houston Carbon Capture Just Got Massive Support from Congress https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25092022/exxon-houston-ship-channel-carbon-capture/ "White House Launches ‘Generational’ $7 Billion Hydrogen Plan" https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/white-house-launches-generational-7-billion-hydrogen-hub-plan Rewilding World's first cloned arctic wolf is now 100 days old https://www.livescience.com/arctic-wolf-cloned-china Co-existence, not Fortress Conservation: Here is why India's cheetah experiment is unique https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/co-existence-not-fortress-conservation-here-is-why-india-s-cheetah-experiment-is-unique-84887 Long Beach Aquarium Releasing Endangered Frogs Back Into Wild https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/long-beach-aquarium-releasing-endangered-frogs-back-into-wild/ Justice Thousands call for 'climate reparations and justice' in global protests https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/23/thousands-call-for-climate-reparations-and-justice-in-global-protests "E.P.A. Will Make Racial Equality a Bigger Factor in Environmental Rules" https://trueviralnews.com/143296-e-p-a-will-make-racial-equality-a-bigger-factor-in-environmental-rules.html nytimes Congress Studies Addition Of Lynching Sites To National Park System https://patch.com/tennessee/memphis/congress-studies-addition-lynching-sites-national-park-system Land and water protection USAID Announces New Up To $18.5 Million Effort to Conserve Forests in Papua New Guinea https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/sep-13-2022-usaid-announces-new-185-million-effort-conserve-forests-papua-new-guinea Interior Department Announces Nearly $105 Million in Funding for Wetland Conservation https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-nearly-105-million-funding-wetland-conservation-projects WTF China discovers stunning crystal on the moon, nuclear fusion fuel for limitless energy https://www.vice.com/en/article/epzaga/china-moon-crystal-nuclear-fusion

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Innovation Out of thin air- new solar-powered invention creates hydrogen fuel from the atmosphere https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/07/out-of-thin-air-new-solar-powered-invention-creates-hydrogen-fuel-from-the-atmosphere Clean Energy Projects Surge After Climate Bill Passage https://climategkc.org/clean-energy-projects-surge-after-climate-bill-passage/ Drawdown California’s 2035 Ban On New Gas-Powered Cars Set To Apply To Virginia https://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2022/08/29/californias-2035-ban-on-new-gas-powered-cars-set-to-apply-to-virginia/#sthash.aT6ZVg6I.dpbs Washington State to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035, following California https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/26/washington-gas-car-ban-sales Germany launched the first fleet of hydrogen powered passenger trains saying they will save 422k gallons of diesel fuel a year https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/fleet-hydrogen-passenger-trains-begins-service-germany-88791424

Do you like pretty blue butterflies and endangered species?! Well, then this episode is perfect for you! In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Neysa Frechette of the Friends of Ballona Wetlands (@ballonafriends; https://www.ballonafriends.org) and Jacob Varvarigos from the Southbay parkland conservancy (@southbayparklandconservancy; https://www.southbayparks.org), representing the El Segundo Blue Butterfly Coalition in Los Angeles CA, www.esbcoalition.org. The ESB coalition’s mission is to connect and create local native wildlife habitat capable of supporting valuable species like the El Segundo blue butterfly, while engaging the public in educational and recreational events. The groups that make up the ESB coalition do so much amazing work with the communities of Southwest LA to help conserve this beautiful butterfly species. Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Wildlife Critically endangered sea turtles lay eggs on Texas beach https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/critically-endangered-sea-turtle-nests-on-texas-beach-180980576/ Endangered sea turtles found on Louisiana islands for first time in 75 years https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/21/louisiana-sea-turtles-chandeleur-islands-new-orleans Scientists evolve a fungus to battle deadly honey bee parasite https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-evolve-fungus-battle-deadly-honey-bee-parasite Regulations Feds Announce $310 Million In Funding To Combat ‘Megadrought https://news.yahoo.com/federal-officials-announce-310-million-231335993.html California moves toward phasing out sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/california-moves-toward-phasing-out-sale-of-gas-powered-vehicles-by-2035