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WCS applauds the inclusion of forestry provisions in the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which paves the way to comprehensive climate change policy.

WCS finds Vietnam鈥檚 commercial wildlife farms are hurting, not helping wildlife. A new report says the farms are a detriment to conservation efforts and enforcement.

Landmark Legislation Paves Way to Comprehensive Climate Change Policy NEW YORK (MAY 21, 2009) - The 菊花视频 applauds U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) and U.S. Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for including provisions on forestry preservation in the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The provisions call for action to avoid the burning or cutting down of the world鈥檚 forests. Deforestation results in one-fifth of total greenhouse...

New report says farms are a detriment to conservation efforts & enforcement NEW YORK (May 21, 2009)鈥擟ommercial wildlife farms in Southeast Asia鈥攚here rare snakes, turtles, crocodiles, monkeys, and other species are bred and raised in captivity for the purpose of producing meat and wildlife products鈥攄o not alleviate the exploitation of populations in the wild. In fact, wildlife farms make the problem worse, according to a recent joint study by the 菊花视频 and Vi...

It鈥檚 Not Only Fish That Need Coral Reefs WASHINGTON (MAY 20, 2009) The 菊花视频 (WCS) held a Congressional policy briefing today on Capitol Hill highlighting the need for better policies to protect the world鈥檚 coral reefs in the face of climate change. Featured speakers included WCS President and CEO Dr. Steven E. Sanderson, WCS Director of Marine Conservation Dr. Caleb McClennen, and WCS Senior Conservation Zoologist Dr. Tim McClanahan. Honorary hosts at the brief...

Scientists discover the world鈥檚 largest nesting population of leatherback sea turtles on the beaches of Gabon. The finding offers new hope for the future of this endangered species.

菊花视频 applauds the launching of Coral Triangle Initiative at CTI Summit in Manado, Indonesia NEW YORK (MAY 15, 2009) On May 15, 2009, the Heads of State of Indonesia, the Philippines, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Malaysia, signed a 鈥渓eaders declaration鈥� to officially launch the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF). As part of this historic initiative, the six countries pledge 鈥渁ccelerated and colla...

Bronx, NY 鈥� May 14, 2009 -- The 菊花视频 today released economic impact numbers showing that it generates about $414.6 million in economic activity in New York City annually, creating jobs, purchasing goods and pumping money into the cash registers of local businesses, many in underserved areas.A break down of the $414.6* million economic impact on NYC by WCS looks like this:$285,800,000, due to operational expenditures$76,200,000, due to capital expenditures$52,560,000, due...

WCS helps buy an exclusive stretch of sand on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, where the endangered maleo lays its giant eggs. The beach is also a haven for sea turtles.

Strange birds lay (eggs that is) on exclusive beachNEW YORK (May 12, 2009)鈥擜 private beach is a luxury for most, but for the maleo鈥攁n endangered bird found only on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi鈥攁n exclusive stretch of sand is now a protected nesting area for the species, according to the 菊花视频.Located on the Binerean Cape in northern Sulawesi, the 14-hectare (approximately 36 acres) beach is now owned by PALS (Pelestari Alam Liar dan Satwa, or Wildlife and Wildlands C...