Threats to Sea Turtles Around the World
Sea turtles are found in oceans all over the world. They are incredible animals who can live up to 80 years in the wild. Though they have been around for over 100 million years, today 6 of the 7 species are classified as threatened or endangered. Overexploitation, pollution, and habitat loss are serious threats to […]
The Endangered Species Act: Our Tool to Save Them All
Our Tool to Save Them All Species on Earth continue to dwindle toward extinction due to disease, human actions, and other factors. We must protect species native to our own country and around the world. The Endangered Species Act plays a vital role in protecting these species by mitigating the factors that affect their survival. […]
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 […]
The Majestic Giant Sequoias: Can They Be Saved?
Giant Sequoias: The Greatest Threat to Their Survival and What We Can Do to Save These Natural Wonder In 2020, Castle Fire raged through both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. This wildfire was responsible for the loss of 10-14% of the entire population of giant sequoias, which only grow in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. […]
The Environmental Impact of Your Diet
This year, the global population of cows hit 1 billion. Agriculture and food production is one of the biggest markets in the world. The meat-rich diets that have been adopted and increasing populations in recent years have accelerated the rate at which the environment is damaged in the process of food production. The global environmental […]
