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Russ Feingold
@russfeingold.bsky.social
Wisconsin progressive, born and raised.
Working with the Campaign for Nature to protect the earth's land and water.
#nature #biodiversity #oceans #wildlife
Nature is not an optional “extra” in the fight against climate change: It is a living system that underpins our survival.

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No, Bill Gates, we don’t have to choose between people & planet (commentary)
Bill Gates has long been a leading voice in the global response to human health and climate change. His climate investments and advocacy have helped drive innovation, expand access to clean energy and...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Speaking about protecting nature with legislators and parliamentarians from around the world. #IPU151
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Count me among the many, many admirers of Jane Goodall for her commendable & lifelong dedication to protecting our planet and all who inhabit it.
October 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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In @PublicCounsel’s auction you can win the chance to have lunch with me and help fund their vital work protecting our civil rights.

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Charitybuzz: Lunch with Former US Senator Russ Feingold
Enjoy a private lunch in Madison or Middleton, Wisconsin or virtual visit with Russ Feingold, former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and current Presid...
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October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Suriname’s government has pledged to permanently protect 90% of its tropical forests, a move conservationists say is among the most ambitious commitments to climate and biodiversity ever made by an Amazonian nation."

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Suriname pledges to shield 90% of forests, far beyond global conservation goal
Suriname has pledged to permanently protect 90% of its forests, far surpassing the global 30x30 goal.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The High Seas Treaty officially entered into force and now 74 countries and counting have also ratified this groundbreaking treaty to protect the ocean.

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High Seas Treaty Ratification Tracker
At least 60 countries must sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty for it to become international law. Join the #RaceForRatification. Ask leaders to ratify the Treaty Now!
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September 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Reposted by Russ Feingold
Explore the urgent challenges facing American democracy with FRM WI Sen. @russfeingold.bsky.social & NPR's Ron Elving, hosted by @ccps.bsky.social
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September 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Due diligence should guide High Seas #MPAs under the #BBNJ Agreement.

The author, Sophia Kopela, suggests using the best science, acting quickly and cooperating across bodies to set and enforce protections, with capacity-building support for developing countries.
Due Diligence and the Establishment of Area-Based Management Tools Including Marine Protected Areas in the BBNJ Agreement
This article examines how the concept of due diligence can contribute to the effective implementation of Part III of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diver...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water.

“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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The High Seas Treaty is the first legal framework aimed at protecting biodiversity in international waters, those that lie beyond the jurisdiction of any single country. https://to.pbs.org/3VKRnMh
Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters
A major agreement to protect marine diversity in the high seas was struck Friday when Morocco became the 60th nation to sign on, paving the way for the treaty to take effect next year.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“Even though Trump is trying to end-run all this, it will have an impact on the United States. It creates an international regime that the U.S. could ignore, but that its companies may struggle to if they want to do international business.”

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Hard-Fought Treaty to Protect Ocean Life Clears a Final Hurdle
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September 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The world has acted to protect the ocean with the 60th country ratification which triggers entry into force of the High Seas Treaty!

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HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION: 60th ratification triggers entry into force of High Seas Treaty - High Seas Alliance
19 September 2025. Following the deposit of ratification instruments by four new countries this week at the United Nations–Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco- the High...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We are working to get the High Seas Treaty ratified by 60 countries to bring it into force. Track the progress along with me! 4 more countries needed to get to 60!

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High Seas Treaty Ratification: Track Progress
See how many ocean champions have ratified the High Seas Treaty so far on the Speed Dial. We need to clock up at least 60 ratifications to put the Treaty into action on the water.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A sulfide mining company can not be trusted to protect a pristine area like the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area.
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Local View: Veterans defend 'hallowed ground' of Boundary Waters
From the column: "(A) sulfide-mining proposal threatens the very lifeblood of the Boundary Waters and northern Minnesota: clean water."
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August 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Grateful to Becky Rom and others who are dedicated to protecting the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area in Minnesota.

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Public lands are not to be gifted to foreign mining billionaires.
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.
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August 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Boundary Waters Wilderness Area helps power the economy in Minnesota. Proud to know veterans are continuing the fight to protect this treasured place.

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Armed Forces Initiative sends letter to Congress
"For many of us, these wild places are the last bridge between the war we left behind and the peace we still seek. Does Congress truly intend to burn that bridge with the stroke of a pen?"
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August 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If you've ever been to the beautiful Boundary Waters area, I hope you'll read this piece I authored in the @chicagotribune.com Or maybe it will remind you of a place in nature that means something to you and how important it is to protect it.

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Russ Feingold: Messing with the Boundary Waters is bad politics
Copper mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters is a terrible idea. Why would we ever mine in a place that is almost as much lake as forest?
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August 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The Boundary Waters Wilderness Area is one of @NatGeo's 100 best American Adventure trips. Protecting public places like this one protects biodiversity and helps people understand the importance of nature.

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Canoe the Boundary Waters, Minnesota, Best American Adventures -- National Geographic
See trip details for canoeing the Boundary Waters in Minnesota, one of 100 best American adventure trips from National Geographic.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Many beautiful places are at risk with the Trump Administration's threats to public lands. Mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a bad idea.

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Trump’s Attack on Public Lands
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August 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Attempts to erase American history at National Parks are disgraceful. A sense of history is essential for understanding how to fix the problems we face as a nation.

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National Park Service ordered to erase 'negative history'
This article was issued as a press release from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) Read reader comments to this article here.
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August 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Cuts to the National Park Service are reckless. Pleased to see artists helping communicate these attacks.

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Artist addresses controversy over Elon Musk statue in Yellowstone
The idea is to kind of pair beautiful american iconic imagery such as national parks, with a fun satirical twist on Elon Musk’s gutting of the government throug
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August 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Going to bed hungry and short on medical supplies… this is how the Trump Administration treats our wildland firefighters.

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July 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Looking forward to attending the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit next week.

I enjoyed the discussion on the United For Biodiversity podcast discussing how "protecting nature can help build a more stable, sustainable, and democratic world."

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Former US Senator hails Guyana’s green vision
Former United States Senator and long-time conservation advocate, Russ Feingold, says Guyana has a unique opportunity to use its oil wealth to protect its rich natural environment. Speaking on the lat...
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July 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM