Photo by Alkok via flickr
It is difficult to imagine sharks eating birds that do not associate with water, but they do. Not all sharks do; tiger sharks are one example.
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“FUGMO”: The Anti-GMO Mascot
Writers, Bloggers, Photographers, Cartoonists, please feel free to place the FUGMO seal of disapproval on any of your anti-GMO work. Readers, you are invited to add the seal to your avatar.
FUGMO says: “F U, GMOs!”
Also posted in Food, Green Cartoons, Nature Tagged food, FUGMO, GMO, Mean Joe Green cartoon, Monsanto, pollution 0
Papua New Guinea Shows Us Why Small Can Be Beautiful
Photo by Heal the Bay via flickr
Balancing the employment needs of fishing communities with conservation concerns is a tricky task for many reasons—but the experience of a provincial initiative in Papua New Guinea offers valuable clues for success.
Also posted in Conservation, Ecology, Science 0
Manta Ray: The New Red List of Threatened Species
Photo by Biplab Narendra via flickr
Seeing the manta rays have always been a popular tourist attraction. People have described a feeling of marvel and wonder when diving with the rays, and awe at the majesty of the enormity of their size. Yet, as time comes and goes by, this may not be possible. Soon, the manta rays will only be viewed through pictures and videos.
Also posted in Animal Welfare, Community, Conservation, Ecology, Nature, Science Tagged endangered species, mantra ray 0
Flagship Species: Thinking Past the Cute and Cuddly
Photo by f.shelva via flickr
When you think of species that are suffering due to human-caused environmental harm, what first comes to mind? It’s likely that you think of a polar bear, or maybe a panda. Maybe even a sea turtle or clownfish (Finding Nemo, anyone?). These are called flagship species – the environmental “spokes-species” for the rest of the fauna at risk. But rest assured, there’s advantages and disadvantages to pushing certain animals into the media spotlight.
Also posted in Animal Welfare, Conservation, Ecology, Nature, Science Tagged endangered animals, endangered species, flagship species, polar bears 0
Farmed Salmon to Blame for Increased Wild Salmon Disease
Salmon farm off BC coast. Photo by Obominog via flicker.
Salmon disease is, unfortunately, not new to the wild but is increasing at alarming rates. The cause of this? It is not global warming or water change – salmon farming is the culprit. Alterations of the living style of these fish and stocking practices have created new viruses and increasing fatalities. As it turns out, this is harmful not only the fish, but also other species further down the food web, including herring.
Also posted in Animal Welfare, Conservation, Ecology, Nature Tagged farmed salmon, wild salmon disease 0
Earth at Risk: Video Interview with Derrick Jensen
Photo by d∂wn via flickr
On Sunday, November 13, Derrick Jensen is leading a day-long talk at Berkley University where environmental authors and changemakers will gather together to be interviewed in front of a live audience about crucial issues facing the state of the planet today and how a strong resistance movement can be built to reverse, lessen or stop these issues altogether, before it is too late.
Also posted in Climate, Community, Conservation, Culture, Ecology, Energy, Lifestyle, Nature, Politics, Social Justice, Videos Tagged A Language Older Than Words, Aric McBay, Arundhati Roy, bright green environmentalism, Chris Hedges, dark green environmentalism, deep green environmentalism, Deep Green Resistance, Derrick Jensen, Earth at Risk, Endgame, Lierre Keith, Occupy Wall Street, resistance movement, Stephanie McMillan, The Culture of Make Believe, Thomas Linzey, Waziyatawin 0
Ethical Expeditions: Making a Sustainable Difference
Photo via Ethical Expeditions
Being an environmentalist, it’s easy to get bogged down in the overwhelming disparities that exist between the environmental movement and those who have the power to make a difference. Fortunately, there are groups that are striving to make a difference and put it into action by building sustainable and resilient social-ecological systems.
Also posted in Community, Culture, Ecology, Travel Tagged community work, Ethical Expeditions, green travel, social justice 0
How to Market Deforestation
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), the same company Greenpeace influenced Mattel to stop working with, has been destroying Indonesian rainforests to make Paseo-brand tissue products. These tissues are in many major supermarket chains and as Greenpeace points out, “Paseo products have no recycled content — they’re made of 100% virgin tree fiber. Worse, those trees come from pulpwood plantations that are eating into Indonesia’s rainforests and destroying the last Sumatran tiger habitat.”
Worse still, APP refers to the brand as “fully sustainable” (hence the cartoon) and “100% made in the USA”.
Also posted in Community, Conservation, Green Cartoons, Lifestyle, Nature, Politics Tagged APP, Asia Pulp and Paper, deforestation, endangered species, extinct, Greenpeace, Mattel, Paseo, sumatran tigers 0
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