What can the ocean’s biggest species tell us about conservation?

 

Environment Update Big Species Require Bigger Conservation Solutions Some of the ocean's largest creatures are the most vulnerable to human activities. Pew marine fellow Ana M.M. Sequeira is bringing researchers together to track these marine megafauna—and the effects we have on them. EXPERT Q&A How the Pentagon Is Combating Climate Change For years, the U.S. Defense Department has been advancing on a front that is critical to—but not often associated with—national security: conservation.  READ MORE Belize Wetlands Protections Bolstered by Research Last summer, Belize included coastal wetland protections in its updated climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. A new study is helping the country quantify how much these ecosystems help—and what to do next. EXPERTS EXPLAIN Ashley National Forest Protections Help People, Wildlife A new study identifies areas of high ecological value within the Ashley National Forest in Utah and Wyoming. The criteria? Strong biodiversity, carbon storage, and resistance to climate change. DEEP-ROOTED BENEFITS IN THE MEDIA Brest Wishes for the Ocean in 2022 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT All Coral Will Suffer Severe Bleaching When Global Heating Hits 1.5C, Study Finds THE GUARDIAN 901 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004-2008 Copyright © 2022 The Pew Charitable Trusts. All Rights Reserved.

Superbugs are on the rise. What can states do to combat them?

 

Antibiotic Resistance Project

To Fight Superbugs, Hospitals Must Improve Data Sharing How can states help improve antibiotics use, encourage data reporting, and build new strategies to combat superbugs? Massachusetts is strengthening its approach—and seeing promising results. EXPERT Q&A Defensive Tackle Left Defenseless Against Superbug THE HILL Brandon Noble played for the San Francisco 49ers and other NFL teams. Although he was in peak physical condition, an antibiotic-resistant infection nearly cost him his leg. He speaks to the need for action now. FULL STORY QUOTE OF NOTE "If I can be sacked by superbugs, anyone can. We need to work together to prevent another global health crisis." Brandon Noble, former NFL defensive tackle IN THE MEDIA Report Underscores Superbug Risk of Medical Tourism CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH AND POLICY (CIDRAP) Biden Administration Seeks a Legislative Path for Novel Antibiotic Drug Development STAT CDC Launches Networks to Boost Global Response to Antibiotic Resistance CIDRAP We Must Learn From COVID to Avert an Antibiotic Resistance Pandemic POLITICS HOME—THE HOUSE Treatment of COVID With Antibiotics Could Add to the Problem of Drug Resistance THE CONVERSATION

Antibiotics are fundamental to modern medicine, essential for treating everything from routine skin infections to strep throat, and for protecting vulnerable patients receiving chemotherapy or being treated in intensive care units. Pew's antibiotic resistance project is working to ensure both the prudent use of existing drugs and a robust pipeline of new drugs in order to meet current and future patient needs. SaveAntibiotics.org

Your voice needed: Protect this New Mexico landscape

Environment Update

New Year, New Conservation Challenges—and Opportunities This year could be huge for conservation. Preparing for the potential start of seabed mining, using airborne eDNA to detect and monitor species, and expanding coastal wetland protections are just a few issues on the horizon. HIGHLIGHTS, CONCERNS Speak Up: Protect These Public Lands From Development President Joe Biden recently proposed a 20-year ban on new oil and gas leasing around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. Let Interior Secretary Deb Haaland know you support these protections! TAKE ACTION New Galápagos Protections Announced This month, Ecuador issued a decree conserving key areas between the Galápagos Marine Reserve and the Costa Rican maritime border—a win for marine species, coastal communities, and more. CONSERVATION WIN FACT OF THE MATTER 11,583 square miles Total area of ocean covered by Ecuador's new marine protections Connecticut Announces New Estuarine Reserve Connecticut was one of only two coastal U.S. states without a national estuarine research reserve—until now. The new reserve will help us better understand climate impacts, assess the value of estuaries, and more. GOOD NEWS This Expert Stands Up for Puerto Rico's Waters Marine reserves cover more than a fifth of Puerto Rico's waters. The Nature Conservancy's Alberto Mercado is working to help ensure that they're effective. EXPERT Q&A QUOTE OF NOTE "I fight every day just to contribute the equivalent of a grain of sand to conserve our natural resources." Alberto Mercado, The Nature Conservancy IN THE MEDIA Ecuador Expands Protections Around Galápagos, Creating "A New Highway" for Sea Life THE WASHINGTON POST Funding Imbalance and the National Parks NATIONAL PARKS TRAVELER

 

FDA plans don't go far enough on farm antibiotics

 

Antibiotic Resistance Project

Superbug Survey: 95% of Cancer Doctors Concerned CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH AND POLICY A recent survey of oncologists highlights the need for new antibiotics—more than 9 in 10 worry about the impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on cancer patients. Our David Hyun weighs in on what's at stake. PODCAST FDA Plans Don't Go Far Enough on Farm Antibiotic Use Thousands of public comments agree: Current Food and Drug Administration draft plans are inadequate for establishing clear, science-based limits on how long antibiotics can be used in food animals. It's time for decisive action. WHAT THE PUBLIC SAID What Is C. Diff? 5 Takeaways PEGGY LILLIS FOUNDATION Did you know: Taking antibiotics increases risk for acquiring a Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, infection by seven to 10 times. See how it can affect you, your state, and the U.S. KEY STATS AT A GLANCE Antibiotic Awareness Week: What You Need to Know CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24. These stats, resources, and recommendations underscore how important it is to stay united in the fight against antibiotic resistance. EXPLORE Antibiotic Use Reporting Is Critical: Case Study Data makes all the difference when it comes to reducing antibiotic-resistant infections. Kentucky Department for Public Health official Andrea Flinchum explains. EXPERT Q&A IN THE MEDIA My Company Is Developing New Antibiotics. My Resistant Infection Showed Me We Need Them Now STAT NEWS Report Calls for Broader U.S. Effort Against Antimicrobial Resistance CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH AND POLICY Superbugs—The Next Big Human Health Threat? THE GUARDIAN Antibiotics are fundamental to modern medicine, essential for treating everything from routine skin infections to strep throat, and for protecting vulnerable patients receiving chemotherapy or being treated in intensive care units. Pew's antibiotic resistance project is working to ensure both the prudent  use of existing drugs and a robust pipeline of new drugs in order to meet current and future patient needs. SaveAntibiotics.org

901 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004-2008 Copyright © 2021 The Pew Charitable Trusts. All Rights Reserved.