The Healthy Trade Institute and the University of Tennessee partner to launch Nationwide Herp Adoption Program
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 8-Sep-2025 17:11 ET (8-Sep-2025 21:11 GMT/UTC)
The Healthy Trade Institute (HTI) announced the official launch of its nationwide Herp Adoption Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative that provides a health-verified, science-backed solution for surrendered reptiles and amphibians. Developed in a unique partnership with the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, the program offers a safe new beginning for pet reptiles and amphibians in need and also provides invaluable hands-on training for future veterinarians. The HTI Herp Adoption Program addresses a critical need in the pet trade for reputable and humane surrender options.
Climate-smart agricultural practices – like no-till treatments, cover-crop utilization and residue retention – can help promote carbon sequestration in soil and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study that uses a combination of models – rather than just one – to provide a more realistic range of outcomes and to highlight the shortcomings of individual models.
While we know obstacles on the beach can slow down hatchlings and put them at risk, little research has focused on the impact of sargassum. A new study of loggerhead, leatherback and green hatchlings finds that all three species took significantly longer to complete their crawl when sargassum was present. The time it took to climb up and over the seaweed piles was the primary reason. Even small piles delayed their crawl, with many flipping over and failing to climb the seaweed in time.
Balancing economic growth with environmental protection is especially challenging for developing countries, even more so for those relying heavily on foreign aid. Recently, researchers from Japan developed a theoretical framework to show that zero-emissions policies can be compatible with sustainable growth in such nations. Their findings highlight the critical role of foreign aid, clean technologies, and effective tax policies in helping countries reach the minimum income threshold per person needed to effectively implement zero-emissions strategies.