It’s hard not to feel guilty about the price our planet pays for plastic The Big Plastic Count – When most affordable products come with plastic packaging, are we as consumers really in control Well, it’s time to get serious about tackling the plastic crisis. You
Read MoreWhere grasslands meet woodlands U.S. Forest Service – One of 20 national grasslands located within the western states of the U.S., the LBJ National Grasslands is a patchwork of untamed landscape located right here in our own backyard.Located in two areas northeast and northwest of the
Read MoreProtecting Africa’s Iconic Giants African Wildlife Foundation – Hippopotamus face a growing threat from the illegal wildlife trade, despite their imposing size and reputation for aggression. While Africa boasted a population of around 157,000 hippos in 2004, recent estimates reveal a concerning decline, underscoring the urgent
Read MoreProtecting, restoring and enhancing wetland habitats U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Wetlands exist in every corner of our planet and are often referred to as the arteries and veins of the Earth. Wetlands act as water sources and purifiers, protect our shores, and are the
Read MoreHow to Celebrate, Where to Donate, and More Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute – You’ve probably never heard of International Zebra Day, which happens on January 31 to raise conservation awareness and show people why this animal deserves to be recognized. The goal of
Read MoreContinuing Dian Fossey’s legacy of protecting the gorillas Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund – Dian Fossey was an American zoologist and conservationist best known for her extensive study of mountain gorillas in Rwanda, spending 18 years studying and protecting the gorillas, and her work was instrumental in
Read MoreContinuous but finite energy source The Conversation – Geothermal electricity produces emissions but is categorized with wind and solar power as a renewable source of power. Why? And can we reduce the emissions geothermal plants produce? The geothermal resource is more consistent than hydro, solar and
Read MoreChristmas presents shouldn’t cost the earth Friends of Earth – From buying second-hand to choosing sustainable products (and avoiding companies that aren’t eco-friendly), there are plenty of ways to show your loved ones, and the planet, a little love. From community celebrations to eco-friendly Christmas gifts
Read MorePlastic waste is not just a Kenya problem, it’s a worldwide problem. WA Contents – Nzambi Matee, a 29-year-old trained engineer and schooled in biochemistry, has created a lightweight and low-cost building material that is made of recycled plastic with sand to make bricks that are
Read MoreHow to curb our wasteful holiday celebration behaviors American Hiking Society – Small steps taken by everyday folks can add up to create a substantial and sustainable effort towards protecting and preserving our natural resources. We can ALL be conservationists! If you’re not sure how to
Read More