Have we already crossed the tipping point?
My Cold Hometown is Baking By Jim Paymar I was born and raised in the coldest city in the lower 48 States of America, Duluth, Minnesota. It rests on a glacially formed hillside on the western tip of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake on planet earth. Lake Superior, bounded by Minnesota, Ontario, Michigan, […]
Wild Animals Belong in the Wild
Wild Animals Belong in the Wild Wild animals and humans were created to coexist on planet Earth, but not to interact. There is a distinct difference between coexisting and interacting. Coexisting means “to exist together or at the same time” or “to live in peace with each other.” Interacting means “to act together” or “to […]
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 truth behind the labels, you uncover the spirit of […]
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 to care and how much change we need to make. How many toxins can we pump into […]
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 be? One of the reasons why many Americans may not […]
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 forms of synthetic polymer compounds. Plastic is such a miracle […]
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 to pollinate 80% of flowering plants in North America. The […]
Climate Anxiety: Navigating a Doomed World
Climate anxiety occurs when one feels fear and worry of the consequences of climate change. To an extent, I believe that everyone experiences this lurking fear on some level. When you turn on the news you see the latest devastating wildfire, open instagram and you will see your friends sharing stories of sea animals being […]
Giraffe
Species in Peril: GIRAFFE The tallest living land animal on the planet Giraffe Diet and Habitat There are several giraffe subspecies. While some, like the Angolan giraffe, live in desert areas, most giraffes live in savannahs and open woods. They prefer Acacieae, Commiphora, Combretum, and open Terminalia woodlands over denser habitats, such as Brachystegia woodlands. […]
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 to care and how much change we need to make. How many toxins can we pump into […]
