Panthera's Conservation Contradiction | Anchorage News

Can a wild cat conservation group really claim to protect nature when its own board members profit from mining projects that destroy the very habitats they’re supposed to save? Panthera, a global leader in big cat conservation, faces mounting scrutiny after tribal coalitions revealed its chairman and other board members have major stakes in the Donlin Gold mine — a proposed gold mine in Alaska that threatens Canada lynx and Indigenous lands. Despite being asked for transparency and accountability, Panthera remained silent. With over a dozen tribal governments and major Native organizations opposing the mine, the pressure is on: can Panthera reconcile its mission with its financial ties — or will its credibility crumble under the weight of its own contradictions? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73e9f29638eb11f7