https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf Kelsie Donovan en-us 2017-01-25 02:37:36 UTC 2017-01-25 04:46:17 UTC hello@padlet.com 17donovank https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149211923 The Tasmanian Tiger species has been extinct since the 1830s, when it was branded with the name sheep killers. The last Tasmanian tiger died in a zoo in 1936. The tigers were rarely studied when they were alive, so researches have recently  begun to observe the carnivores. They have discovered that although Tasmanian tigers look closely related to dogs, it is actually a result of 150 years of convergent evolution. 
A researcher, Dr. Berns, further studied the species by comparing their brains to that of a Tasmanian Devil's. He found that the tigers were smarter and hunted, unlike devil's who are known as scavengers. The brains of the Tasmanian tigers are still under observation and have opened up many new questions about the extinction of the species. ]]> 2017-01-25 02:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149211923 17donovank https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149212900 Primatologists have recently done a study on primates, and found that three-quarters of primate species are in decline. They also found that 60% are threatened with extinction due to devastation from agriculture, hunting and mining. Collecting data on all of the primate species was very difficult, due to the fact that so many new species are discovered each year. They are able to locate new species due to deforestation and they have found mutations within species due to DNA testing. The species that are threatened are those that are not able to adapt as easily. 
The destruction of rainforest for agriculture, hunting, and the rapid increase in palm oil plantations are all factors contributing the primates declines. These primates are crucial to their environments and to us. They spread pollen among the trees, and allow us to study them in order to better understand ourselves. That is why is essential that humans take care of these species instead of increasing their chances of extinction. ]]> 2017-01-25 02:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149212900 17donovank https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149214044 Scientists have recently reported that Earth reached it's highest temperature in 2016. Many believe that temperatures are rising to dangerous levels that will be a threat to the natural world and human civilization. In 2015 and 2016 the Earth's temperatures were increased because of El Nino. However, there is still a long term trend of rising temperatures. 
This issue is especially prominent in the Arctic where temperatures are rising 20 to 30 degrees above normal. This is causing rapid coastal erosion in the Arctic, billions of tons of ice are rapidly falling into the ocean. This is also causes coastal regions in the U.S. to spend more money on protection from increased tidal flooding. 
However, it will be even more difficult to address this conflict with the new President Donald Trump. He has ignored climate change it believes it was invented by the Chinese to make U.S. manufacturing less competitive. Without action from the U.S. it will be impossible to combat this issue globally. ]]> 2017-01-25 03:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149214044 17donovank https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149218102 Scott Pruitt testified to lead the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, and claimed he would enforce a states' rights approach to environmental regulation. 
Pruitt has attempted to sue the EPA 14 times to block air and water regulations. Critics claim that he has been working to benefit his the energy industry and campaign donors, instead of the public good. 
There were many protesters outside of the hearing, showing the fierce opposition to Trump's plan to dismantle the agency. Pruitt was also involved in a 27 state lawsuit against Obama's Clean Power Plan, claiming the administration was overstepping it's boundaries. However, Pruitt did acknowledge that the EPA could have taken more action when it came to the lead tainted water in Flint. ]]> 2017-01-25 04:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149218102 17donovank https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149218988 Even though Trump has decided to ignore climate change, governor Jerry Brown has said that California will work directly with other nations and states to uphold the strict environmental regulations in place. California already plays a very high role in climate change issues. The state has also vowed to block any attempt by Washington to regulate undocumented immigrants. Some have argued that if California is the only state to enforce carbon emission regulations, then they may fall behind other states in the market. However, 69% of Californians are in support of the state regulating carbon emissions. ]]> 2017-01-25 04:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149218988 17donovank https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149219814 Fish have been moving north to cooler waters, as the ocean temperature rises, causing the fishermen in the south to have empty nets. Two thirds of the marine species have broadened their range. Fishing regulations are unable to keep up with this change. The fishermen are still confined to certain areas within the seas and cannot extend their territory to catch more fish. This has increased tensions between states and recreational fishermen and commercial fishermen. However, fishery managers are trying to take into account the changing fish locations. Many scientists want to move to an ecosystem-based management.The regulators must act fast in order to keep up with marine life and ocean temperatures. ]]> 2017-01-25 04:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/17donovank/1wai4oyhmkxf/wish/149219814