Plants take in water through their roots, light from the sun through their leaves, and carbon dioxide from the air. Through an amazing biochemical process they release oxygen as a by-product, while at the same time producing food. For us, … Continue reading →
In support of biologist E.O. Wilson’s Half-Earth Foundation, a plan for conservation of the Earth’s habitats and biodiversity, Paul Simon recently completed an eighteen-city concert tour. Paul Simon is a twelve-time Grammy winning musician and singer-songwriter, who came out of … Continue reading →
Those of us who want to practice conservation are always looking to spend our money wisely by purchasing eco-friendly products. This is trickier than one would think. Companies are doing everything possible to give themselves and their products a reputation … Continue reading →
Our current crisis in global health and environmental destruction is closely tied to our food choices. How will we continue to pay the huge medical expenses brought about by the Standard American Diet? How will we be able to feed … Continue reading →
We all have so much to learn about the importance of protecting biodiversity. It is not simply a noble ideal, something we would like to aspire to, but then decide it is too impractical. It turns out that there are … Continue reading →
A picture is worth a thousand words. When you see Paul Nicklen’s photos of the arctic region that old phrase takes on new meaning. The beauty of nature at its best. BUT … there is also bad news. Nicklen goes … Continue reading →
When E.O. Wilson accepted his 2007 TED Prize, he made a plea on behalf of all creatures that we learn more about our biosphere — and build a networked encyclopedia of all the world’s knowledge about life. Today E.O. Wilson … Continue reading →
When asked which U.S. President did the most in preserving and protecting the environment, and in encouraging conservation practices, many people would answer, Theodore Roosevelt. And they are correct, TR did a lot. But author Douglas Brinkley would disagree. In … Continue reading →
For anyone interested in conservation, ecology, climate change and the future of the human race, E.O. Wilson’s recent book is possibly the most important book to come along in quite a while. After studying how species adapt and survive throughout … Continue reading →
“… what we’re now doing to the natural world is a thousand times more destructive than it’s ever been before.” Some artists use their influence and the proceeds from their art to address climate change. Leonardo DiCaprio is a … Continue reading →
Get your pencils out — this is a Pop Quiz: Name the single country in the entire world which can legitimately claim to be carbon neutral. Name the country which measures its success not in GNP, but in GNH – … Continue reading →
For excellent explanations of how climate change affects our Earth, and what we can do about it, this site has it all. When you visit the site, scan to the bottom of its home page, where you will find four … Continue reading →
Some orchid species have completely lost their natural habitat when rainforests are lost to agriculture, mining and logging. Other species are in serious danger, for the same reason. Dedicated botanists are trying to ensure the survival of some of these … Continue reading →