No. 299, August 24, 2023

Hello Revelator readers,

On the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, writer Terry Tempest Williams looks back at what inspired her own conservation journey: a promise to a prairie dog.

Illegal wildlife trade has made the lovely Chinese three-striped box turtle one of the most endangered turtle species in the world. Herpetologist Kim Gray writes about what it’s like to rescue these rare animals.

From the archives:

The critically endangered ‘akikiki is back in the news following the devastating wildfires on Maui. Learn more about efforts to save this tiny, beautiful bird.

Subscriber bonus: The Wild 5

Here are five more stories we’re watching this week.

1. ‘A Never-Ending Fight’: Cancer and Diabetes Cases Soar In Wake of Mariana Dam Disaster (The Guardian)

2. Top Environmental Fund Chief Calls On Countries to Defund Activities ‘Destroying’ Nature (Politico)

3. Campaigners Sued an Oil Major For Climate Deception. Now the Company Is Preparing to Sue Them Back. (DeSmog)

4. Some Surprising Places Are at Risk of Devastating Urban Wildfires like Maui’s (Scientific American)

5. California’s Big Bloom Aids Seed Collectors As Climate Change and Wildfires Threaten Desert Species (Associated Press)

What should we cover next?

Our stories rely on insight from experts, frontline activists and readers around the world — especially these days, when so much seems to be happening so fast. We want to hear from you, so please drop us a line anytime.

Coming up:

Join us next week for a milestone and an announcement.

As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe and connected.

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Photo of Utah prairie dog by James Marvin Phelps (CC BY-NC 2.0).

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