The world’s river deltas — home to seafood nurseries and more than 300 million people — are sinking and shrinking. NASA is helping to identify areas which can still be saved. NASA looks at Louisiana delta system, eyes global forecasts … Continue reading →
Human activity has driven a million plant and animal species to the verge of extinction, but individuals can help now by adopting practices outlined in this article. This article explains what we can all do.
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“… Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier have brought together some of their colleagues — other world-renowned photographers, filmmakers and storytellers — under the banner of a group they founded called SeaLegacy. The group’s mission is to spread the word about … Continue reading →
One of the greatest biologists since Charles Darwin, E.O. Wilson has devised a plan and set a goal for preserving biodiversity on our planet. At 87 is far from finished. He explains how we all can be involved in … Continue reading →
Humans are causing the climate to change 170 times faster than natural forces, new research co-led by The Australian National University (ANU) has found. Although this issue is still being hotly debated in political circles, leading scientists concur that we … Continue reading →
Biologist E.O. Wilson has proposed a plan for how we can preserve biodiversity and ensure the survival of the majority of the Earth’s species of plants and animals. But time is of the essence. We have to make the commitment, … Continue reading →
Half a degree rise in the Earth’s average temperature doesn’t sound like very much at all. But the effects are stunning. NASA tracks the world-wide effects brought about by temperature rises, which are increasing every month. Read NASA’s explanation here.
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Our survival as a species depends on how quickly we address climate change. It is up to us to pressure our representatives, and candidates for office, to commit to serious action. Candidates running for Congress and the presidency aren’t offering … Continue reading →
The race for the White House is failing to grapple with the key issues of the day, especially the urgent need to combat climate change before atmospheric changes become irreversible, a slice of the American electorate believes. Candidates should be … Continue reading →
Delegates from 195 countries celebrated a landmark climate deal in Paris — a moment of success after years of failure. The agreement lays out a number of goals and timelines, including keeping the global temperature rise well below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit. While President Obama chimed in with praise, it has also met with criticism from protesters, as well as GOP lawmakers. Read more…
It is estimated that 68 per cent of the world’s flowering plants are threatened or endangered. So writes Stephen L. Buchmann in the New York Times. Why is this happening? Read the article here.
Nature has an amazing ability to restore balance and order after a catastrophe. When fire rages and forests burn, gradually new trees grow from scattered seeds. But not always. This year’s fires in the western U.S are more widespread and … Continue reading →
Scientists recently determined that the world has a lot more trees than originally thought. That’s the good news. The bad the earth is losing trees at in increasing and alarming rate. Trees are vital to the survival of life on this planet. Among the many benefits they provide is their ability to serve as a carbon sink. Chris Mooney of the Washington Post explains what we have recently learned about the loss of the earth’s trees and what it means to us. Continue reading.