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 →
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 →
The choices we make at the supermarket are a powerful means of practicing conservation. By taking a moment to read a product’s label and avoiding those containing palm oil, we can play a part in saving species, whether they be … Continue reading →
Preserving native habitat ensures survival of orchids in the wild Location, location, location. This is the mantra of real estate agents when they tell you how much you can get for your house when you’re selling, or how much you’ll … Continue reading →
The people of Indonesia have been suffering for months from a thick, choking haze in their atmosphere. It is the result of burning down rainforest areas to make room for agriculture, including palm oil plantations. Now, some of the major … Continue reading →
Happy New Year to our orchid conservation readers! This is the year to focus on biodiversity and climate change. What a New Year’s Resolution (or Revolution) that would be! It is time to bring out the champagne and celebrate not … Continue reading →
“Oxymoron” has always been one of our favorite words. Why? Because usually an oxymoron is funny. It’s a combination of two words which completely negate each other, yet they go together for some reason. For example, when a restaurant menu … Continue reading →
“Saving Indonesia’s forests isn’t just something that should be done by Indonesian people. We, the people of Indonesia, hope that every person in this world, including the people in the United States, gather with us, the people of Indonesia to … Continue reading →
So, why is palm oil use such a problem? It is a problem because hundreds of acres of rainforest are lost every hour and being replaced by palm oil plantations. Want to know how your favorite products and stores stack … Continue reading →
Palm oil production is a major factor in loss of tropical rainforests. Hundreds of acres of natural habitats are lost around the world every single hour. Palm oil is used in many commercially prepared foods, as well as in large … Continue reading →
How did my interest in orchid conservation begin? It all started when I got interested in orchids, which happened when I was on a 5-year work assignment in the Philippines. We can all do something to help our environment. All … Continue reading →
When we consider the ecology of our planet,the state of biodiversity, and what is happening with conservation, a good place to look is the little Central American country of Costa Rica. In my mind, Costa Rica could be regarded as … Continue reading →