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 →
“… 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 →
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 →
Valuable acres of rainforest in Borneo are lost every single day to plantations, many of which have come into being to meet the constantly growing demand for palm oil. Rainforest loss is devastating to our planet. The rainforests absorb the … Continue reading →
Biomimicry is “the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems”, according to Wikipedia. We humans don’t need to keep re-inventing the wheel – and often doing a bad job of … Continue reading →
Most of us think we know what is meant by “the greenhouse effect”. But could we explain it to a ten year old child? Fortunately, we don’t have to struggle with that. Many good resources are available to help with … Continue reading →