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In 1934, America created a $1 duck stamp; it has protected 6 million acres

In 1934, the United States introduced a small annual stamp that linked waterfowl hunting directly to wetland conservation. The Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on 16 March that year, required waterfowl hunters aged 16 and over to buy a stamp. The first one cost…

The Times of India · Oct 6

Illinois volunteers restore 43 acres with 9,000 native plants and 1,100 pounds of seed

In northeast Illinois, the Greenbelt Forest Preserve covers 607 acres between North Chicago and Waukegan. Invasive plants, including teasel, Canada thistle, canary grass, buckthorn and common reed, have displaced native vegetation there. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, working with the Lake County Forest Preserve District and the…

The Times of India · Oct 2

Trump officials move to dismantle key protection for US endangered species

Fish and Wildlife Service memo calls for change in what it means to ‘take’ an endangered species

The Guardian - US · Sep 17

Amnesty refers itself to watchdog after branding JK Rowling charity 'anti-rights'

AMNESTY International UK has referred itself to the charity regulator after a report branded a a sexual violence support centre founded by JK…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17

‘We’re angry’: Campaigners protest trans guidance as scrutiny period ends

Approximately 80 people gathered at the Resisting Transphobia event in Edinburgh on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Nearly 13k toilets in UK face overhaul under new single-sex rules costing millions

NEARLY 13,000 toilets could have to be revamped at gyms, hospitals and leisure centres across Britain at a cost of millions when new guidance on…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9

Changes to thousands of toilets under single-sex spaces code, estimates suggest

Thursday marks the end of the 40-day scrutiny period since the updated guidance was laid in Parliament, during which it could have been rejected.

Evening Standard · Jul 8

Scottish Government will not appeal 'unlawful' transgender inmates guidance

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will not appeal a judge’s decision ruling that it is unlawful for trans women to be housed in the female…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23

Housing trans inmates in women’s jails 'unlawful,' judge rules

A JUDGE has ruled it is unlawful for trans women to be housed in the female prison estate ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19

Housing trans inmates in women’s jails ‘unlawful’, judge rules

For Women Scotland, which had challenged the policy, welcomed Lady Ross’s decision.

Evening Standard · Jun 19