A colorful orange and black insect commonly seen flying through gardens in the Keystone State is now closer to extinction. In recognition of Earth Day on Saturday, experts are calling attention to the dramatic decline of the migratory monarch butterfly population. Chris Kubiak, director of education, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, said depending on the weather patterns, monarch butterflies should be seen in Pennsylvania by early July, where they look for milkweed to lay their eggs so the monarch caterpillars can feed from it. .
Nebraska s threatened and endangered species - as well as farmers, ranchers and businesses - will benefit if the Recovering America s Wildlife Act becomes law this year. At the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, U.S. Sen. .
Groups advocating for grizzly bear protections are concerned about legislation in Helena that could threaten the population in Montana. Senate Bill 295 lays out a management policy for grizzlies after they are removed from the endangered species list. Derek Goldman, Northern Rockies field representative with the Endangered Species Coalition, warned the bill allows for subjectively defining what a "threatening" bear is. .
As the economy has changed with the pandemic in the past few years, Indiana s small communities have seen an exodus of jobs and people. However, experts say there s hope on the horizon in the form of community redevelopment through renewable energy. According to the Clean Grid Alliance, Indiana already has the second-most clean-energy jobs in the Midwest because millions of dollars are being invested in wind and solar energy. .