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Bowhead Whale
Species in Peril: Long living whales Of all large whales, bowhead whales have the biggest head, thickest fat, and longest life span. These giants spent their entire time in the northeast place on earth and it is not easy to find many species adapted to
Bluefin tuna
Species in Peril: Bluefin, the largest tuna The Atlantic bluefin tuna has small yellow fins with black edges and silver dots or bands on their bellies. It can grow up to 900kg and more than three meters and lives in the open seas. It never
Understanding the Organic Label
Whether they be in the local supermarket or co-op, food items everywhere contain a “green” slogan. Consumers find themselves bombarded with different labels all claiming to be “natural”, “organic”, “non-GMO”, “ecofriendly”, and “sustainable.” But what does it all mean? Unfortunately, if you start looking for
The Climate Crisis: A Human Rights Issue
The Climate Crisis: A Human Rights Issue. When we talk about climate change, it often provokes conversation about the future and what it will look like. There’s talk of models and clocks and predictions. Much of the focus is on how much we really need
Climate change legislation and big oil
In a poll shared by the Washington Post last year, it was found that 67% of surveyed adults in America believe that climate change is a serious problem. Why don’t people believe the scientists that have been trying to express how detrimental climate change will
Plastic’s impact on the environment
Plastic, in its essence, is a miracle product. The ability of single-use items to be manufactured in a cheap and quick manner has changed the way everything works. Packaging, construction, textiles, fishing nets, technology, medical devices and endless other things have been revolutionized by various
Bumblebees are disappearing. What you can do about it?
What’s with all the buzz to save the bumblebees? Bees play a critical role in the environment. As pollinators, they support the growth and life of the base of every food chain; plants. Bees are the main insect pollinators, and honey bees alone are predicted
Beluga whale
Species in Peril: BELUGA WHALE The phantoms of the Sea They are indeed whales Although the Beluga whale can also be found in subarctic regions, these whales are frequently seen in the coastal seas of the Arctic Ocean. When the sea in the Arctic freezes
Spix’s Macaw
Species in Peril: SPIX’s MACAW Bringing them back from extinction These birds are movie stars Spix’s Macaw, the smallest of the blue macaw, was first discovered and documented in the early 19 century. In the two hundred years since its discovery, there were only a