Her Land. Her Rights. United Nations – Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development, with forecasts estimating that by 2050 droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population. Women are major actors in the global efforts to reduce and reverse land degradation. However,
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Stay connected to the natural world World Wildlife – To promote the enjoyment of nature photography, June 15 is designated by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) to explain how images are used to advance the cause of conservation and protect plants, wildlife, and landscapes
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Celebrate Coral Triangle Day with beach clean-ups, educational talks, and more… World Wildlife – Located in the western Pacific Ocean, the Coral Triangle is a marine area named for its nearly 600 different species of reef-building corals. The region nurtures six of the world’s seven marine
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What should I do when ozone levels are unhealthy? Allergy & Asthma Network – Summer is a time for fun, but as temperatures skyrocket and air becomes stagnant, ozone and air pollution rise to dangerous levels and prolonged exposure can cause respiratory problems for everyone. Harmful
Read More(Plastik) | Short Film EarthxTV – View the plastic pollution crisis through the eyes and imagination of a child in South East Asia. See how a child can influence her family to say no to single-use plastic. Then join us in refusing single-use in your own
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Prevent Chemicals, Garbage and Other Debris from Winding Up in Your Local Creeks EPA – Stormwater pollution results from materials and chemicals washed into the storm drains from streets, gutters, neighborhoods, industrial sites, parking lots and construction sites. Anything dumped or dropped on the ground or
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Keep wind and solar power cleaning our air and saving us money. Environment Texas – On behalf of Environment Texas, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is asking everyone to order their complimentary “Save Texas Renewables” yard sign to show support for renewable energy in Texas. Order
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Urban Heat Island Management Study Texas Trees Foundation – Cities do not cause heat waves – they amplify them. Human activities on climate at the city/regional scale, accounting for both land surface changes and emissions of greenhouses gases, may be twice as great as the impacts of
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Urban Conservation Audubon Texas – Long characterized as a land of wide open spaces, the Lone Star State is increasingly defined by its burgeoning cities and suburbs. Texas is currently the 3rd-fastest growing state in the nation and this unprecedented growth is taking a heavy toll on
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Protecting Our Planet Starts with You National Ocean Service – Here are just a few of the things you can do: Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three “R’s” to conserve natural resources and landfill space. Volunteer. Volunteer for cleanups
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