The Rocky Mountains supply water to over 60 million homes in the West. However, this vital watershed is endangered by the mountain pine beetle.

Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of

The Rocky Mountains supply water to over 60 million homes in the West. However, this vital watershed is endangered by the mountain pine beetle.

Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of Mines and John Stednick of Colorado State University are collaborating to study the insect's impact on regional water quantity and quality.

A new study reveals how rare palm cockatoos craft unique drumming instruments from sticks and seed pods, and how fathers teach this tradition to their young. This research, by R. Heinsohn and C.

A new study reveals how rare palm cockatoos craft unique drumming instruments from sticks and seed pods, and how fathers teach this tradition to their young. This research, by R. Heinsohn and C. Zdenek, supports conservation efforts for these rainforest birds on Australia's Cape York Peninsula. Read more in Endangered Earth Online.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based nonprofit, works through science, law, and media to protect species and their habitats, ensuring a wild future for all. Learn more and connect: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Take Action. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

The future doesn't belong to coal; it belongs to us. Watch our new video, voiced by Australian film and television legend Sigrid Thornton, for CEO David Ritter's new book: "The Coal

The future doesn't belong to coal; it belongs to us. Watch our new video, voiced by Australian film and television legend Sigrid Thornton, for CEO David Ritter's new book: "The Coal Truth."

This timely book offers a vital contribution to the national struggle over the coal industry's future. It addresses the fight to stop Adani, defeat big polluters, and reclaim our democracy, featuring insights from diverse contributors.

Grab your copy of the book here: https://bit.ly/2qIpoxE

Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of

Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of Lexington, delivers the keynote.

Bishop Stowe advocates for elevating care of creation as a core Church doctrine and a key pro-life issue, serving as Episcopal Advisor for the Catholic Committee of Appalachia and Bishop President of Pax Christi USA. CCL's Dr. Danny Richter will converse with Ambassador Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and a Republican sponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

Far-right Republicans have launched another congressional "investigation" targeting the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD). CBD condemns this as a fraudulent abuse of power, designed to

Far-right Republicans have launched another congressional "investigation" targeting the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD). CBD condemns this as a fraudulent abuse of power, designed to intimidate opponents. However, CBD remains unintimidated and is prepared to fight back aggressively.

CBD's Executive Director immediately called for Congress to investigate a real scandal: a Chilean billionaire and his mining company spent millions influencing Trump officials to reverse protections for the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area. This mine threatens endangered species and public lands. Suckling offered to testify publicly about these shady dealings, including corporate donations to the "investigators." CBD is committed to protecting wildlife and public resources.

Environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt discussed the evolution of green politics with John Vidal in a 2012 interview for The Guardian.

His latest book, *Hope in Hell*, published in

Environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt discussed the evolution of green politics with John Vidal in a 2012 interview for The Guardian.

His latest book, *Hope in Hell*, published in 2020, is available from Amazon.

Brett Hartl, Government Affairs Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, built an artificial stream in his Arizona backyard. This vital watering hole supports wildlife like mountain lions,

Brett Hartl, Government Affairs Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, built an artificial stream in his Arizona backyard. This vital watering hole supports wildlife like mountain lions, bobcats, bears, and deer, especially as drought and development reduce natural water sources. A video captures a mountain lion drinking from the stream.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting species and their habitats. Through science, law, and creative media, they work to secure a future where wild animals and plants thrive, recognizing the deep link between human welfare and nature's diversity.

Explore their work and take action: [Website](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CenterForBioDiv), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv/), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv/), [Action Alerts](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts/). For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

At the COP15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, John D. Liu, Paul Beckwith, Raya Salter, and Dale Walkonen provided an update. They discussed the #30by30 proposal, which aims to conserve 30% of

At the COP15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, John D. Liu, Paul Beckwith, Raya Salter, and Dale Walkonen provided an update. They discussed the #30by30 proposal, which aims to conserve 30% of the world's lands and oceans for nature by 2030. Key questions regarding implementation, governance, indigenous involvement, and funding remain unresolved.

Addressing the Climate Crisis requires restoring natural systems. The final agreement, crucial for this effort, is being finalized and expected by Friday, December 19th.

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a triple bottom line, supports the "Race for American Jobs."

Other featured leaders included Stacy Barr (National Program Director, Veterans Green Jobs), Alice Madden (Colorado Climate Change Coordinator), Auden Schendler (Director of Sustainability, Aspen Skiing Company), John Powers (Sustainable Colorado), and Ravi Malhotra (iCAST).

Dr. Bill Weihl, founder of ClimateVoice, advocates for companies to champion stronger public climate policy. His non-profit mobilizes the workforce to encourage businesses to fully commit to

Dr. Bill Weihl, founder of ClimateVoice, advocates for companies to champion stronger public climate policy. His non-profit mobilizes the workforce to encourage businesses to fully commit to climate action, particularly by using their influence to support policy everywhere they operate.

Weihl's extensive background includes leading sustainability at Facebook and pioneering clean energy initiatives at Google. This talk, given at an independently organized TEDx event, followed a presentation by John Doerr and Hal Harvey, whose related discussion can be found here. TEDx event guidelines are detailed here, and more about TEDx is available at ted.com/tedx.