IN THE NEWS: Rare rhino calves found in Indonesian jungle Researchers recently saw 4 Javan rhino calves during a field survey on Indonesia's Java island. The rhinos are thought to be the most critically endangered large mammal on the planet, with nearly 90 percent (approximately 45 rhinos) living in Ujung Kulon park - making habitat protection even more important to ensure their continued breeding and survival.
IN THE NEWS: Mountaintop Mining The Administration recently finalized rules that intends to resolve a more than 5-year fight over how companies dispose of the massive amounts of rubble and sludge created during mountaintop mining. While the Administration argues that this strengthens what can and cannot be done in streams, environmentalists say that biological impairment will increase and waterways will be lost.
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COUNCIL NEWS The Council welcomes new Board Member Nick Kulibaba who is working closely with ELC staff to kick-start the next phase of our fundraising efforts. Read about his favorite Freshman high school course or the "pure fun" of Piotr Naskreeki's The Smaller Majority @ The Council's Corner.