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Bristol Bay
Southwestern Alaska, U.S.



A new gold rush jeopardizes world-class salmon runs and the bears, whales and other wildlife that depend on them.

Yellowstone/Greater Rockies
Western U.S. and Canada



The Obama administration must halt the industrialization of Rocky Mountain wildlands.

Polar Bears



Global warming puts the polar bear at risk of extinction.

Costa Rica
Central America



Though Costa Rica is a global environmental leader, new pressures threaten its rich biodiversity.

Patagonia
Chile



A massive hydro-electric scheme threatens rugged, unspoiled Patagonia.

Peace-Athabasca Delta
Alberta, Canada



Tar sands mining upstream from this critical nesting site could jeopardize millions of birds.

Tongass National Forest
Southeastern Alaska, U.S.



The Obama administration has taken a promising step but now must reverse an illegal exemption to the roadless rule.

Wolves



The wolves of the Northern Rockies have been kicked off the endangered species list. NRDC is fighting that decision in court.
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