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University of Mary Washington to Host Free Screening of Childfree by Choice Film
FREDERICKSBURG, Va.— The Center for Biological Diversity and University of Mary Washington will host a free screening of My So-Called Selfish Life, directed by Therese Shechter, a documentary that examines the choice to be childfree and the importance of reproductive rights and justice. The screening will be held at University of Mary Washington and followed by a Q&A and panel discussion about the relationship between reproductive freedom and the environment.
Read more.College of Charleston to Host Free Screening of Childfree by Choice Film
CHARLESTON, S.C.— The Center for Biological Diversity will host a free screening of My So-Called Selfish Life, directed by Therese Shechter, a documentary that examines the choice to be childfree and the importance of reproductive rights and justice. The screening will be held at the College of Charleston and will be followed by a Q&A and panel discussion about the relationship between reproductive freedom and the environment.
Read more.New Survey: 90% of Americans Want Less Materialistic Holidays
TUCSON, Ariz.— A new national survey by the Center for Biological Diversity found that 90% of Americans wish the holiday season was less materialistic and 87% believe the holidays should be more about family and caring for others, not giving and receiving gifts. The paid, national random online survey of over 900 people was conducted between Sept. 27 and Oct. 17, 2022.
Read more.8 Billion People on Earth Crowding Out Imperiled Animals, Plants
TUCSON, Ariz.— The world population hit 8 billion people today, accelerating the global extinction crisis for animals and plants imperiled by population growth’s effects on habitat, water, air, and other natural resources.
Read more.Endangered Species Condoms Sent to UN to Highlight Population Growth’s Effects on Biodiversity
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity has mailed Endangered Species Condoms to the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Environment Program, and the United Nations Secretary General to encourage the organization to talk about how continued unsustainable population growth negatively affects biodiversity. The message is exceptionally important as humanity exceeds 8 billion people on Nov. 15.
Read more.Daemen University to Host Free Screening of Childfree by Choice Film
BUFFALO, N.Y.— The Center for Biological Diversity will host a free screening of My So-Called Selfish Life, directed by Therese Shechter, a documentary that examines the choice to be childfree and the importance of reproductive rights and justice. The screening will be held at Daemen University and will be followed by a Q&A and panel discussion about the relationship between reproductive freedom and the environment.
Read more.USDA’s $2.8 Billion Climate-Smart Corporate Handout Raises Questions About Industry Influence
WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a Freedom of Information Act request seeking records from communications between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and large corporate meat and dairy industry trade groups about massive funding increases for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects.
Read more.10 Biden Administration Actions for Sustainable Food
WASHINGTON— Today’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health is jumpstarting a critical conversation about food and nutrition security. The Biden administration acknowledges the connection between climate change and food security, but its proposal lacks the urgency to address the existential threat the climate emergency poses to agriculture and the availability of nutritious food.
Read more.Virtual Film Festival Highlights Link Between Food Justice, Sovereignty, Sustainability
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity will host its third annual virtual Food Justice Film Festival from Sept.15-18, featuring award-winning films and interviews with filmmakers and activists. This year’s featured films are Poisoning Paradise; Fruits of Labor; RETURN: Native American Women Reclaim Foodways for Health and Spirit; From Gangs to Gardens; The Seed Saver; and I’m Just a Layman in Pursuit of Justice: Black Farmers Fight Against the USDA. The film festival is free and open to the public.
Read more.New Report Explores Link Between Environmental Harms of Capitalism, Reproductive Health
TUCSON, Ariz.— A new report from the Center for Biological Diversity explores the harms caused by environmental threats like pollution and climate chaos to fertility, pregnant people, fetuses, infants and children.
Read more.Center for Biological Diversity Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Statement from Kierán Suckling, executive director, Center for Biological Diversity:
Read more.New Right Whale Endangered Species Condom Distributed for World Ocean Day, Marine Mammal Protection Act Anniversary
WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity will head to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, June 8 to distribute Endangered Species Condoms in honor of World Ocean Day and mark the 50th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Read more.15,000 Endangered Species Condoms to Be Given Away for Earth Day
TUCSON, Ariz.— More than 140 volunteers will give away 15,000 free Endangered Species Condoms from the Center for Biological Diversity in time for Earth Day on Friday. The condoms will be given away at Earth Day events and on college campuses across the country.
Read more.New Report: Gender Equity Solutions Missing From Municipal Climate Plans
TUCSON, Ariz.— A newly released report by the Center for Biological Diversity that analyzed municipal climate plans found that, although women and gender-diverse people are disproportionately affected by climate change, none of the reviewed plans mentioned family planning, contraception, or reproductive health solutions. Only one mentioned gender equity.
Read more.Endangered Species Condoms to Be Handed Out at El Paso Zoo for Valentine’s Day
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity will give away free Endangered Species Condoms ahead of Valentine’s Day at the El Paso Zoo Society’s Wild at Heart event, an adults-only Valentine’s Day event featuring food, games, live music and education about some of the interesting mating courtships found in nature. The colorful condom packages include species threatened by human population growth and slogans like “Wrap with care, save the polar bear” and “When you’re feeling tender, think about the hellbender.”
Read more.30,000 Endangered Species Condoms to Be Distributed for Valentine’s Day
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity will give away 30,000 free Endangered Species Condoms across the country ahead of Valentine’s Day to help couples understand population growth’s threat to wildlife and the planet. Distributions will occur at adult-only events, including the Virginia Zoo’s Kiss and Tail, the Tallahassee Museum’s Frolics of Florida, Zoo Idaho’s Date Night, and Safari West’s Wild Jungle Love in Santa Rosa, California.
Read more.Report: Wool Production Carries Heavy Biodiversity Loss, Climate Price Tag
NEW YORK, N.Y.— Wool production is a key contributor to biodiversity loss and climate change, according to a new report released today by the Center for Biological Diversity and Collective Fashion Justice’s CIRCUMFAUNA initiative.
Read more.Center for Biological Diversity Statement on Abortion Rights
Statement from Kierán Suckling, executive director, Center for Biological Diversity:
Read more.1,400 Endangered Species Condoms to Be Distributed at California Colleges, Universities for World Contraception Day
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity will send 1,400 free Endangered Species Condoms to 12 college and university campuses across California in recognition of World Contraception Day on Sept. 26.
Read more.Virtual Film Festival Highlights Link Between Food, Environment, Social Justice
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity will host its second annual virtual Food Justice Film Festival Sept. 16-19 featuring the award-winning documentaries Truly Texas Mexican, The Ants & The Grasshopper, The Harvest/La Cosecha and Seed: The Untold Story. Each film tells underrepresented cultural stories about food, the environment and social equity. The film festival is free and open to the public.
Read more.UN Report: Methane Cuts Are Critical to Confronting Climate Emergency
WASHINGTON— Slashing emissions from methane, including from the fossil fuel industry, is far more critical than previously thought to avoid the worst effects of climate change, according to a United Nations report released today.
Read more.10,000 Endangered Species Condoms to Be Distributed This Valentine’s Day
TUCSON, Ariz.— Ten thousand free Endangered Species Condoms will be given away across the country by the Center for Biological Diversity on Valentine’s Day to help couples consider population growth’s threat to wildlife and the planet. Distributions will occur at socially distanced events like the Valentine’s Dinner at the Oklahoma City Zoo and the adult-only Frolics of Florida at the Tallahassee Museum.
Read more.Study: Unbridled Farmland Expansion on Pace to Destroy at Least 25% of Habitat for 1,300 Species Within Next 30 Years
SAN FRANCISCO— Nearly 90% of the world’s birds, amphibians and mammals will lose habitat to farm expansions by 2050, according to a new study published this week in the journal Nature Sustainability.
Read more.New Website Provides Tips to Simplify the Holidays
TUCSON, Ariz.– This holiday season, the Center for Biological Diversity is encouraging Americans to simplify the holidays with the launch of a new website that focuses on building traditions that have more meaning and require less stuff.
Read more.Video Interview Series Draws Attention to Men’s Crucial Role in Family Planning
TUCSON, Ariz.— Nov. 20 is World Vasectomy Day, a global movement to support male engagement in sexual and reproductive health. As human population grows exponentially, crowding out the plants and animals with which we share the planet, the Center for Biological Diversity is throwing support behind this underutilized piece of the family planning puzzle by launching a video interview series called Contraception Conversations.
Read more.Survey: Most Americans Believe Human Population Is Driving Wildlife Extinctions
TUCSON, Ariz.— A newly released survey of the American public conducted by the Center for Biological Diversity has found that 73% of respondents think the world’s population is growing too fast and nearly three-fourths agree human population growth is driving other animals to extinction.
Read more.El Festival de Cine Virtual destaca el vínculo entre la justicia alimentaria y la justicia ambiental
TUCSON, Arizona—El Centro para la Diversidad Biológica será el anfitrión de un Festival de Cine de Justicia Alimentaria virtual y gratuita del 24 al 27 de septiembre, que presentará las premiadas películas Gather, The Invisible Vegan, Dolores y Urban Roots. Cada película explora los vínculos entre la justicia ambiental, el cambio climático, la inseguridad alimentaria y la supremacía blanca.
Read more.Virtual Film Festival Highlights Link Between Food Justice, Environmental Justice
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity will host a free virtual Food Justice Film Festival Sept. 24-27 featuring the award-winning films Gather, The Invisible Vegan, Dolores and Urban Roots. Each film explores the links between environmental justice, climate change, food insecurity and white supremacy.
Read more.Nation’s First Public Database Launched Featuring Research on Links Between Human Population Growth, Extinction Crisis
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity today launched the nation’s first public database featuring research documenting the links between human population growth and the escalating wildlife extinction crisis.
Read more.Study: Cutting U.S. Meat Intake in Half Could Prevent 1.6 Billion Tons of Climate Pollution
ANN ARBOR, Mich.— New research released by the University of Michigan and Tulane University today found that replacing 50% of animal products with plant-based foods in the United States would prevent more than 1.6 billion tons of greenhouse gas pollution by 2030.
Read more.54 Groups Urge Congress: Don’t Use COVID-19 Funds to Prop Up Factory Farms
WASHINGTON— More than 50 organizations called on Congress today to prevent factory farms from receiving COVID-19 relief and stimulus funds.
Read more.40,000 Endangered Species Condoms Sent to Top 10 ‘Sexually Satisfied’ Cities
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity will give away more than 40,000 free Endangered Species Condoms on Valentine’s Day in the most sexually satisfied cities in the country to help couples consider population growth's threat to wildlife and the planet.
Read more.Today: 400 Endangered Species Condoms to Be Given Away in Boise
BOISE, Idaho— Four hundred free Endangered Species Condoms will be given away by the Center for Biological Diversity on Friday, Feb. 7 as part of the Discovery Center of Idaho’s “A Drink With Tink” adult night event.
Read more.Census Estimates More Than 330 Million Americans Will Ring in New Year
WASHINGTON— According to population estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 330 million people will ring in the new year in the United States. This is an increase of more than 2 million people from the previous year, nearly the same number added in 2018.
Read more.Center for Biological Diversity Endorses Impossible, Beyond Burgers
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity today released a statement of support for plant-based meats, including the Impossible and Beyond burgers.
Read more.Leaders at Climate Summit Urged to Reduce Greenhouse Pollution From Food, Agriculture
MADRID, Spain— The Center for Biological Diversity, Brighter Green and 13 other organizations today released a policy brief calling on organizers and attendees of the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change conference COP25 to take immediate action to reduce planet-warming emissions from food and agriculture.
Read more.Analysis: Earth-friendly Event Menus Can Save Up to 10 Tons of Climate Pollution
OAKLAND, Calif.— Replacing meat-heavy menu choices with Earth-friendly, plant-based options can reduce the carbon footprint of a 500-person event like a conference or large wedding by 10 tons of greenhouse gas equivalents, according to an analysis by the Center for Biological Diversity.
Read more.Legal Action Challenges North Carolina Utilities’ Unlawful Use of Ratepayer Funds
RALEIGH, N.C.— The Center for Biological Diversity today submitted a brief to the North Carolina Utilities Commission arguing that utilities cannot use ratepayer funds for trade association dues as it violates customers’ First Amendment rights. Money from ratepayers is frequently channeled into campaigns against rooftop solar.
Read more.Legal Challenge Opposes Duke Energy’s North Carolina Rate Hike
RALEIGH, N.C.— The Center for Biological Diversity and Appalachian Voices filed a petition today to intervene in Duke Energy Carolinas’ application to substantially increase electricity rates in North Carolina without also promoting renewable energy. The groups argued that simply raising rates, without concrete policies to advance the clean energy transition, is wrong for North Carolina, its people and the climate.
Read more.Analysis: Seven of America's 10 Biggest Supermarkets Haven’t Committed to Zero Food Waste
OAKLAND, Calif.— Seven of the 10 largest grocery chains in the United States still have not taken the first step toward eliminating food waste by 2025, according to analysis by the Center for Biological Diversity.
Read more.North Carolina Governor Urged to End Duke Monopoly, Transform Energy System
RALEIGH, N.C.— In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the Energy Justice NC Coalition today called on North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to end Duke Energy’s monopoly and transform the state’s electricity system to 100 percent renewable energy as soon as possible.
Read more.One Millionth Endangered Species Condom to Be Given Away on World Population Day
TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity will distribute its one millionth free Endangered Species Condom today for World Population Day. The giveaway of 10,000 condoms in total also marks the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the campaign, which seeks to make the connection between unsustainable human population growth and the wildlife extinction crisis by highlighting the need for universal access to reproductive healthcare and education.
Read more.Study Identifies 20 Overlooked Benefits of Distributed Solar Energy
DAVIS, Calif.— A study released today provides the most complete list yet of the advantages of solar energy — from carbon sequestration to improvements for pollinator habitat — and offers an important new framework for analyzing solar projects to better understand the full suite of benefits.
Read more.New Data Finds U.S. Birth Rate at Lowest Level in 32 Years
WASHINGTON— Data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that last year the United States had the lowest number of births in 32 years.
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