Big Cat Poaching: How to Save Our Endangered Felines from Extinction
Poaching is the illegal hunting or capture of animals, and it is one of the biggest threats that exist to big cats. Lions, tigers, and jaguars are facing dwindling populations as a result of the years of overhunting. Without intervention and regulation, the animals may one day not exist in the wild, or at all. […]
Overfishing: The Biggest Form of Poaching in the World
The consequences of poaching extend across the lines of moral, environmental, and human rights issues. It is an issue that is immensely complex to solve as it stretches to every corner of the planet, including the ocean. Illegal capture and killing of fish is one of the biggest forms of poaching in the world, and […]
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 […]
Wildlife Conservation Success Stories That Bring Hope for The Future
Green Sea Turtles Surrounding the warm coastline of Raine Island off the Great Barrier Reef, hundreds of Green Sea Turtles wait to nest their eggs. At their peak, 60,000 females will nest in this area along with thousands of other females around the world. Weighing in about 300 bounds, with the ability to live upwards […]
Glaciers Around the World Are Melting. Why Should We Care?
A Melting Planet: Glacier Regression and Rising Sea Levels Trift Glacier, Switzerland. Left (2006), Right (2015). Photo by Extreme Ice Survey Glaciers around the world are melting. Why should we care? Well, let’s first take a look at the United States. Almost 40% of our population lives in a coastal area. That means 40% of […]
Louisiana Wetlands Are Disappearing and It’s Impacting Wildlife
Every hour, we lose about a football field of Louisiana Wetlands to the ocean. This loss is caused by a combination of factors, some natural and some man-made, and is leading to an ongoing environmental crisis that is already having extreme ramifications on not only native species but also human populations living in the area. Unchecked, […]
How Climate Change Is Affecting the Survival of Emperor Penguins
The Iconic Inhabitants of Antarctica Antarctica is the coldest, driest, windiest place on Earth. Its harsh climate sees winter temperatures as low as -60 degrees Celsius (-76 degrees Fahrenheit). These extreme temperatures, however, do not make it immune to the effects of a warming planet. In fact, this frozen world is home to thousands of […]
Creating a Better World Through Conservation Efforts
There is Hope Five years ago, I set out to create a small nonprofit that would provide an education hub about the plight of endangered species around the world and maybe even raise a few dollars here and there to help with conservation projects in the field. Now here we are five years later, and […]
26 Sustainable Resolutions for 2026
26 Sustainable Resolutions for 2026 With the new year, comes new resolutions. It is clear, as highlighted by the Paris Climate Agreement, that climate change needs to be addressed today. This year, we hope you choose to reduce your carbon footprint and develop sustainable living patterns. 1 – Use Reusable Items This one can be […]
The Bushmeat Trade
Introduction to the Bushmeat Trade Poaching is usually portrayed in the media with images of rhinoceros killed for their horns and elephants murdered for their tusks. While this is certainly happening—and it’s a travesty where and when it occurs—it’s far from the extent of this dangerous industry. Poaching, particularly in Africa, involves a wide variety […]
