The Latest Breaking News from the Center for Biological Diversity

Hormone-disrupting herbicide contaminating 25% of continental US rivers, report finds

Atrazine, banned in 60 countries, polluting rivers at levels that can harm wildlife and may threaten human health

The Guardian - US · 6h ago

Judge allows SpaceX land swap for more than 700 wildlife-refuge acres in Texas

A federal judge has refused to block a land swap that would give SpaceX more than 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge land. The company would surrender 683 acres it owns in exchange. Environmental and tribal groups challenged the deal, citing ecological, cultural and historical concerns, but the judge said…

The Times of India · Sep 22

US environment agency let Bayer pick regulations for destructive weedkiller, documents show

Environmental Protection Agency asked firm to choose rules it wanted for dicamba, then put the choices in a proposed federal rule

The Guardian - US · Sep 20

California Starts Phasing Out a Heavily Sprayed Farm Weedkiller Long Studied for a Possible Parkinson's Link

Every paraquat maker canceled its California registration, starting a phase-out of the herbicide most heavily used in San Joaquin Valley farm counties.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead

Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas park

The Guardian - US · Aug 14

California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries

State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s disease

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Trump Administration Weakens Endangered Species Protections by Rolling Back Habitat Rules

The US government has redefined 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, excluding habitat destruction. This change, effective 14 September, has led to lawsuits from environmental groups citing legal precedent violations.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

'The court has to intervene now': Indigenous groups and conservationists condemn SpaceX's South Texas land swap

A coalition of environmental and tribal groups filed an emergency injunction to stop a land swap between SpaceX and the federal government, saying courts should rule on its legality.

Space · Jul 22

Trump Approves Toxic Cancer-Linked Forever Chemical Pesticides On Major Food Crops Never Before Used In America

The EPA has approved two new fluorinated pesticides for corn and soybeans, sparking controversy over health risks and legal challenges following a Supreme Court ruling limiting lawsuits against pesticide makers.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Cruise ships urged to slow down after dead pregnant whale was found on bow of Royal Caribbean vessel

Royal Caribbean said it is fully cooperating with NOAA following the deadly whale incident earlier this month

The Independent UK · Jun 26