The pandemic exposed severe flaws in the U.S. food system, from worker exploitation and food insecurity to environmental abuses. These issues were exacerbated by long-standing ties between industry and government, harming workers, animals, and biodiversity.

Join our webinar to discuss creating a more secure, just, and wildlife-friendly food system. Featuring Senior Food Campaigner Jennifer Molidor, Environmental Health Program Director Lori Ann Burd, and Senior Attorney Hannah Connor, we'll explore solutions. Positive changes are emerging, with reduced meat/dairy consumption, local governments embracing dietary shifts, and a more inclusive food movement.

The western monarch population faces a severe emergency, with a 99% decline in those overwintering in California. This crisis demands immediate action.

Tell Congress to act now: biodiv.us/3aeeCXn

Take action against mining giant Rio Tinto for its ongoing destruction of sacred Indigenous land. This critical issue demands your voice.

Join the call to stop their plundering. Demand accountability by tweeting at Rio Tinto. Learn more and participate here: Stop Plundering the Planet.

Automakers have a history of obstructing progress on clean vehicles, often through deceptive practices. They are now pressuring President Biden to weaken emissions standards.

These proposed changes would roll back commitments made over a decade ago. Take action to support stronger environmental protections:

https://biodiv.us/3fwP639

Researchers have released stunning new footage of "El Bonito," a juvenile male jaguar, just three miles from the U.S.-Mexico border in Sonora, Mexico. This sighting suggests a female jaguar may live closer to the United States than previously believed, indicating potential breeding activity in the region.

El Bonito, like at least seven other male jaguars detected in the U.S. over the past 25 years, could eventually cross the border from Sonora. The last known female jaguar north of the border was killed in Arizona in 1963.

The video was captured by Ganesh Marin, a University of Arizona Ph.D. student and National Geographic Explorer, who leads this joint research project involving multiple institutions.

A remarkable sea slug possesses the extraordinary ability to detach its head from its body. Astonishingly, the disembodied head can continue to roam and function normally, despite lacking a heart or anus.

Even more incredibly, this detached head is capable of regenerating an entirely new body within just three weeks. Discover more about this fascinating biological phenomenon at the New York Times: http://biodiv.us/3clq6IS

Witness the courtship display of the endangered California condor. The female (tag 9) and her longtime mate (tag J3) share a high perch.

He then initiates a slow, wings-out dance around her, showcasing a romantic ritual.

Speak up for the largest U.S. river and salmon restoration project: breaching the Snake River dams. This initiative can save 1 million salmon and orcas, create jobs, build clean energy, support farmers, and uphold tribal treaty rights, reimagining a Northwest that works for all.

Join us to hear from speakers like Julian Matthews and Lucinda Simpson (Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment), orca scientist Dr. Deborah Giles, and Fred Heutte (Northwest Energy Coalition). Enjoy live music from singer-songwriter Casey Neill.

Deciding when and whether to have children is increasingly complex. A new survey reveals that one-third of Americans believe climate change may lead to fewer births, and 73% link population growth to wildlife extinction.

The Center for Biological Diversity has partnered with filmmaker Maxine Trump to present her documentary, "To Kid or Not to Kid." This film explores family planning, the choice to be child-free, and their environmental connections. A webinar will feature Trump, the Center's Kelley Dennings, and Kristie Duff from Women Deliver, discussing how to support family planning decisions and advocate for universal contraception access.

President Biden directed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to review the Trump administration's decision to remove federal protections for wolves.

However, after only five days and without an official review, the Service stated in a letter that the delisting was appropriate.

For more information, visit this link: http://biodiv.us/3pf2cmZ

This is what a snow day looks like for wolves in Yellowstone National Park. They navigate the deep, pristine snow, their thick coats providing essential insulation against the biting cold.

Despite the challenging conditions, these resilient predators continue their hunt, their tracks a testament to their enduring presence in the winter landscape.

Southern Arizona is home to four wild cat species: mountain lion, bobcat, jaguar, and ocelot. In January 2021, remote cameras once again detected the state's only known wild jaguar and ocelot.

View previous footage of these elusive cats and learn more: http://biodiv.us/3jbAJBl

The San Pedro River, the Southwest's largest undammed river, flows north from Mexico into Arizona. It provides vital habitat for dozens of endangered species and millions of migratory birds. However, a proposed 28,000-home development threatens to deplete its waters, endangering countless wildlife.

To showcase the San Pedro's beauty and vulnerability, the Center has teamed up with filmmaker Dina Kagan to create a powerful 13-minute film.

The U.S.-Mexico border wall threatens the Patagonia Mountains, a vital migration corridor for jaguars like El Jefe. This construction severs crucial habitat.

Northern jaguars' recovery depends on halting further wall construction and removing existing sections.

Learn more about the wall's impact and future: http://biodiv.us/2M3F3GG

Siberian and Alaskan sandhill cranes are overwintering at a New Mexico wildlife refuge. These noisy, lanky birds can live up to 40 years.

They make an epic 10,000-mile round-trip journey dozens of times in their lives. A bald eagle was also spotted.

The U.S. Forest Service is logging some of the largest and oldest ponderosa pines in the American Southwest.

These ancient trees are crucial, providing habitat for unique species and storing significant carbon, which helps combat climate change.

Speak up for these vital forest giants: http://biodiv.us/3bG1a06

In its final weeks, the Trump administration is rapidly constructing border wall miles. This effort involves bulldozing protected public lands, dynamiting mountains, and destroying habitats vital for endangered species.

President-elect Joe Biden pledged "Not Another Foot" of wall would be built under his leadership. He is expected to fulfill this promise immediately upon taking office on January 20, permanently halting further construction.

For over a decade, the climate justice movement has fought major Midwest oil pipelines, including Keystone XL and Dakota Access, through grassroots resistance and legal actions.

With the new Biden-Harris administration prioritizing climate, activists are gearing up to pressure them to match their words with deeds.

Presenters for this discussion are Joye Braun of the Indigenous Environmental Network and Jane Kleeb of Bold Nebraska and Bold Alliance.

The EPA recently approved phosphogypsum, a radioactive waste, for use in road construction. This decision allows the fertilizer industry to avoid the significant costs of storing this material.

However, this approval exposes public health and the environment to unreasonable risks. The move prioritizes industry profit over safety, raising serious concerns about the long-term impact of radioactive waste in our infrastructure. #NoRadioactiveRoads

Florida's status as the nation's boating capital unfortunately jeopardizes its iconic grey "mermaid," the Florida Manatee. Increased boater activity on waterways has led to a significant rise in fatal boat strikes against these gentle creatures.

This escalating threat is evident in data spanning 1974–2018, showing manatee deaths from boat strikes are higher than ever before.