NEWS January 1 2023

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Wildlife World's Most Endangered Species: 2 Young Javan Rhinos Seen in Indonesia National Park https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/54719/20221224/worlds-endangered-species-2-young-javan-rhinos-seen-indonesia-national.htm Legal Victory: Court Rules EPA's Registration of Bee-Killing Insecticide Unlawful https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/legal-victory-court-rules-epas-registration-of-bee-killing-insecticide-unlawful-citing-failure-to-assess-risks-to-endangered-species-2022-12-21/ Nearly every country signs on to a sweeping deal to protect nature https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/climate/biodiversity-cop15-montreal-30x30.html Brazil's Lula picks Amazon defender for environment minister https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/brazils-lula-picks-amazon-defender-environment-minister-95930581 Tech New technology could tap into a virtually limitless supply of fresh water https://www.sciencealert.com/new-technology-could-tap-into-a-virtually-limitless-supply-of-fresh-water Biotech chestnut tree poised to restore lost ecosystems and biodiversity https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/12/22/biotech-chestnut-tree-poised-to-restore-lost-ecosystems-and-biodiversity-but-it-needs-your-help/ 3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’ in 2 years https://www.cbsnews.com/news/3m-pfas-end-production-forever-chemicals/