Published by the World Wildlife Fund Just as I am dozing off in the back seat, my body starts flopping to the beat of the bumpy road beneath me. I look up and see that our driver has turned off of the asphalt two-lane road and onto a dirt path that’s barely as wide as our […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This summer, we asked all of you to submit your best photos to our 2016 Marine Wildlife and Seascape Photo Contest. We were amazed by all of the beautiful images that you submitted and incredibly grateful for those of you who voted. After weeks of deliberation, our judges have spoken! Here are […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy For many people, buying a house or a car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. Which is why you hire an appraiser or mechanic to inspect that house or car before you sign the contract—you want peace of mind that it’s a good investment. The principle is […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Making good on last year’s pledge, McDonald’s announced today that 100 percent of the chicken sold in their 14,000 U.S. restaurants now meets their March 2015 antibiotics commitment—a little more than six months ahead of their original implementation schedule. The company had originally promised to serve only chicken […]
Published by the Environmental News Service LA JOLLA, California, July 31, 2016 (ENS) – Scientists have identified a beaked whale that lives in the cold and remote North Pacific Ocean as a new species. They have yet to officially name the whale, but have confirmed the species as a member of the genus Berardius. Read […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Am I the only one that things the mosquito populations have skyrocketed this season?! All the rain is good for the garden, and unfortunately great for mosquitos. Uugh. I confess to moments where I thought about dousing my whole yard with insecticide products stamped with gigantic skull-and-crossbones images. But, […]
Published by the Environmental News Service MIAMI, Florida, July 30, 2016 (ENS) – Florida officials have informed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, that Zika virus infections in four people were likely caused by bites of local Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/07/30/first-u-s-local-mosquito-borne-zika-virus-sickens-four/
Published by the Environmental News Service MIAMI, Florida, July 30, 2016 (ENS) – Florida officials have informed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, that Zika virus infections in four people were likely caused by bites of local Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/07/30/first-u-s-locally-transmitted-zika-virus-sickens-four/
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Understanding how ocean noise pollution impacts marine life, and to what extent, are high priorities for scientists. To date, ocean noise research and related policy developments have been largely focused on marine mammals. However, new science presented at the 4th International Conference on The Effects of Noise on […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A year ago, I wrote about how the Clean Power Plan (CPP) through the proposed Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP), could increase energy efficiency investments in affordable housing. In that post (which you can find here), I discussed how the severity of the nation’s affordable housing crisis ensured […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy With mass coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef making headlines all over the world this summer, we wanted to check in with Tripp Funderburk of Coral Restoration Foundation to learn how corals in our part of the ocean are faring. First, what is the big deal about coral reefs? Coral reefs are the rainforests […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The U.S. has been a global leader in confronting and effectively tackling the overexploitation of its ocean fisheries. While there’s work still be done—more than three dozen fish populations or stocks (out of 233) remain overfished—American fisheries today are among the most sustainable in the world. Yet, with […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Like many, I spend my vacation at the beach every year with my family, listening to seagulls and my son’s laughter, as he jumps in the waves with his grandparents. Being able to visit the ocean is a gift. And a healthy ocean that’s home to a rich […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Written by Hawaiian Senator Mazie K. Hirono. Last month, 2,500 people from 97 countries flew to Hawaii–not for vacation, but to address the international crisis facing coral reefs around the world. Participating in the 13th International Coral Reef Symposium, these world leaders, scientists, activists and students issued a powerful call to action […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy What do recreational fishermen, research scientists, commercial shipping representatives, conservationists and renewable energy developers have in common? They’ve all come together at a common table to address important decisions being made about our ocean thanks to ocean planning. Two weeks ago, over 20 ocean users from the five Mid-Atlantic states came to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This week we’re celebrating all things coral! It’s no secret that coral reefs are spectacular ecosystems, but we wanted to do a deep dive into what exactly makes corals so special. Check out nine ways corals are even cooler than you thought: 1) Corals are like speed bumps. They slow down waves […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Food insecurity plaguing the region, Guatemalan town strives to become adaptation model, Mexico adds budget to mitigation efforts in Tabasco To get the weekly Latin America Green News blog delivered directly to your email, subscribe here. July 14 – July 20, 2016 Climate Change As droughts continue to pose […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Can you imagine a family in the same business for eight generations? Talk about dedication and deep expertise! That is what struck me when I met the Haward family, who has been farming oysters since the 1700s. Last month in West Mersea, England, I had the privilege of visiting Richard Haward’s Oysters. […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Your browser doesn’t support Javascript or has it disabled. onEarth works best with Javascript enabled. Pollution from ship traffic causes 24,000 deaths a year in Asia – East Asia is home to eight of the world’s 10 biggest container ports, and a new study says it’s wreaking havoc […]
Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund India Green News is a selection of news highlights about environment and energy issues in India. July 6 – July 18, 2016Compiled by Jessica Korsh Climate Change WHO: Climate change may kill 250k yearly Climate change is likely to kill 250,000 more people each year by 2030, latest […]