Biodiversity policy action needed.

While the Endangered Species Act has done a good job saving animals from extinction, it has been unsuccessful (due to resource constraints) at helping species populations recover.

Just as an example, I read another article this week about Red Wolves and their continually threatened population (capped at around 300 individuals). If you google 'Red Wolves', the first news articles you'll see will be about sports mascots. Celebrating these animals is not the criticism. The point that I want to drive home is - general apathy around prioritizing endangered population growth contributes to inadequate policy action. I'm not exaggerating when I say that we are facing a serious biodiversity crisis that spans locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The impacts of this crisis are deep and will affect our own long-term well-being. Plus, the Arkansas State Red Wolves should ideally represent a thriving population, right?

The U.S. should ratify its commitment to global biodiversity efforts and should place more resources into species recovery - yes, even in this economy. Despite radical actions (think UK Van Gogh soup episode) still playing a part in the conversation, I believe that environmental priorities have finally reached the Overton Window at a time when urgency is paramount. Companies should link their non-market efforts with their sustainability commitments and push for policies that encourage collective positive impact.

The Guardian: US law protecting endangered species hampered by poor resources, study says.