TX: Endangered Species & Wildlife
Texans asked to turn lights out during migratory bird season
The fall migration period for birds is underway, and the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife is trying to save as many birds as possible. The Lights …
Environmental groups want say in Critical Mineral Agreements
A group of environmental and civil society organizations is fighting for better working conditions for people in countries that supply critical minera…
South Texas opponents of new border wall promise resistance
Opponents of previous efforts to build a border wall in South Texas are reeling from the Biden administration's announcement last week to resume…
Texas' Poppy-Covered Castner Range Now State's Third National Monument
A celebration will be held in El Paso Friday after five decades of activism paid off, when President Joe Biden designated Texas' Castner Range a …
Imperiled Global Species Map Shows Texas Ranks High
When a scientist with the nonprofit group NatureServe began studying where biodiversity is most at risk in America, she never expected Texas to rank …
Habitat Loss, Climate Change Threaten Iconic Monarch Butterfly
An insect species which can evoke childhood memories is in trouble, and has just been added to the Red List of Threatened Species compiled by the …
TX Researchers Help Preserve Work of World-Class Botanist
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas has been awarded over $500,000 to help preserve the work of a famous American botanist. In a career as an …
Report: TX Habitat Loss Impacts Wildlife, Hunting, Fishing
Habitat loss is threatening the wildlife, lands and waters that hunters and anglers rely on, and a new report from the National Wildlife Federation …
Biden Promises Environmental Damage Review of Trump's Border Wall
EL PASO, Texas -- The Biden administration has promised to conduct a damage assessment after announcing that billions diverted for construction of …
Houston, Dallas Prove to Be Global Biodiversity Hotspots
HOUSTON - Nature lovers know thousands of native animal and plant species occur only in Texas, and participants in the City Nature Challenge set out …
No Relief from Feds for Threatened Monarch Butterfly
AUSTIN, Texas - The monarch butterfly is threatened with extinction, but will not receive federal protection any time soon. This week, the U.S…
Texas Could to Do More to Create Living Shorelines
AUSTIN, Texas -- As another hurricane season approaches, many coastal communities could benefit from more natural infrastructure, or living …