Photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service/J&K Hollingsworth.
Once on the verge of extinction, gray wolves are making a historic comeback in California
The last gray wolf in California was killed in 1924. Going without a gray wolf for nearly a century, in 2011 a lone wolf crossed into the state from Oregon. And since then, their numbers have been slowly rising.
Now, there are over 40 gray wolves in the state, with a new pack reported just this year. The rise in their numbers is thanks to protections afforded by the Endangered Species Act.
Wolves have a number of environmental benefits and are a key part of a healthy, balanced ecosystem. When 41 wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, for example, there was a cascade of benefits for the surrounding ecosystem — for plants and animals alike.
What’s the nuance? While conservationists are celebrating this news, some farmers and ranchers consider them to be a hassle for their livestock. Still, California has a successful program to reimburse and help farmers and ranchers for losses they experience due to wolves.
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In 2023, 428 gigawatts of solar were installed worldwide — more than the previous two years combined
In 2023, solar panel installations shattered previous world records with 428 gigawatts of total capacity installed worldwide. That figure marks a 76% increase over 2022 when 243 GW of solar panels were installed worldwide.
In 2021, the figure was 175 GW — meaning more capacity was installed last year alone than in the previous (also record-breaking) two years combined.
One of the key drivers of this progress is that utility-scale solar remains the cheapest option for new electricity generation in most countries.
And importantly, the countries with the highest carbon emissions are leading the way in installations: the U.S. added 37 GW last year and China added 261 GW.
Other countries are also making notable progress, like Pakistan, which jumped from the 14th- to 5th-largest market for new solar. There, progress has been driven largely by rooftop solar.
It’s Suicide Prevention Week: Take action and make a difference
Suicide Prevention Week has been recognized for more than a decade to reduce the prevalence of suicide and provide support to those who struggle — and is an opportunity for us all to educate ourselves, support the people in our lives, and take action to reduce suicide rates.
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