It is exciting to see the emergence of articles in business publications, showing at last a willingness to talk about a subject that until now has been strictly taboo. The subject in question is, of course, the fact that our … Continue reading →
A person who follows a vegan diet uses 50% less CO2 9% as much oil 7.7% as much water 5.5% as much land compared to a meat eater.
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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 →
Rainforest habitats are lost at an alarming rate — an area equal to five football fields every minute! Most of this is due to palm oil plantations and to supporting livestock for human consumption. Orchid societies have been supporting efforts … 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 →
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 →
The first question people ask of vegetarians and vegans is, “But how do you get your protein? Don’t you need meat for protein?” The commonly-held belief is that protein from animal products is required in order to build and maintain … Continue reading →
Even the global financial community now agrees that a plant-based diet is important to the survivability of our planet’s ecosystem. This is good news, in a way, because when the world’s financiers realize that meat consumption brings about financial losses, … Continue reading →
Although classified as a “candidate” in the endangered species list in 1975, it was not until September of 2016 that this rare orchid finally achieved the federal protection it needs in order to survive. More>
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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 →
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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We had our annual Greater North Texas Orchid Society (GNTOS) auction on Sunday July 3. Once again, I was honored to be the auctioneer. The auction brought over $800 for the club. Even better than the extra revenue for GNTOS … Continue reading →