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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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Silent People, Silent Spring
Photo taken in Papua New Guinea by eGuideTravel via flickr
Americans are learning that their rights are deeply connected to the Rights of Nature. For quite a while, we had the luxury (stupidity) of trashing foreign lands for profit and our own energy needs. But now that we are increasing domestic extraction of resources – right from under our own feet – we are witnessing firsthand the consequences of our addiction to fossil fuels. We do not like what we see or smell or taste or drink.
Also posted in Climate, Community, Conservation, Energy, Health, Nature, Politics, Social Justice Tagged corporate greed, ExxonMobil, fossil fuels, fracking, free trade, natural gas, social justice 0
Renewing Reefs in Puerto Rico
Photo of Puerto Rico shore by lovehateplastic via flickr
Funding by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has allowed for the Rincon, Puerto Rico chapter of the Surfrider Foundation to continue progress on their marine debris removal and prevention project. So far the project has been a success and has received much support from the community.
Also posted in Community, Conservation, Lifestyle, Nature Tagged marine debris, Surfrider Foundation 1
The Return of the Gray Wolf
Photo by Kingarfer via flickr
For 85 years the gray wolf has been absent from the state of California. But now, after a long deficiency, the gray wolf has returned.
According to the California Department of Fish and Game a 2 ½ year old male (they have been tracking), also known as OR-7, has recently made the long journey to California. His impressive trek was over 700 miles from the northeastern corner of Oregon, coming through into the California Siskiyou County on Wednesday. OR-7 is the first confirmed wild wolf in California since 1924. A once-native species, Wolves play a very important role in the California ecosystem, and the return of OR-7 brings a great opportunity for scientist and wildlife enthusiasts to study the new beginnings of wolves in California.
Fracking: The New Interstate Trade
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Thanks to the natural gas industry, toxic waste and earthquakes are the next big thing in interstate trade. Ohio has been accepting the wastewater from Pennsylvania’s natural gas wells since July 2011, paying 20 cents or more per gallon. And now that same fracking wastewater is thought to be the cause of a string of earthquakes in Ohio.
Also posted in Conservation, Politics Tagged fracking, natural gas drilling, Natural Gas Industry, wastewatere 1
How Empathically the Animal Kingdom Works
Photo by Noa Brandt via flickr
Scientists recently conducted research on rats to see whether animals other than apes can perform selflessly. It is long observed that we inherit our empathy from our closely related apes and ape-like ancestors. Non-ape animals were not tested at first because the scientists did not want to be mocked as anthropomorphic according to the psychologist Jeffery Mogil of the McGill University. However, the recent research shows that rats inherit the empathy personality and other mammals will likely have the same character.
The Newest Oil Spill: Small Leaks in Russia Lead to Ecological Failure
Photo by AntarticBoy via flickr
We’ve all been reminded of the disastrous effects that the oil industry can have on our planet. Not only does it massively contribute to climate change, but spills and leaks can also cause ecological failures, further leading to the demise of our planet. The BP/Exxon-Valdez spill has been counted as one of the worst oil spills to date – but an investigation into Russia’s tundra might make you think otherwise.
Also posted in Community, Conservation, Energy, Politics, Science Tagged ecological failure, oil leak, oil spill, Russian Oil Spill 0
The Economics of Renewable Energy: Is Solar Energy a Wise Investment?
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With oil pipelines being vehemently protested and delayed in both the US and Canada, and rural resistance to wind power staying strong, is solar energy the most economically efficient option for policy makers and investors? Billionaire Warren Buffet certainly thinks so, as proven by his recent purchase of the $2 billion dollar Topaz project in Southern California, one of the world’s largest solar PV plants.
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 Biodiversity, Conservation, Science 0
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Defense Energy Project
TreeHugger.com’s Brian Merchant, MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan, and NASA’s James Hansen recently discussed an economic strategy to reduce carbon emissions and inspire Green innovation. It’s called the Defense Energy Project, and it simultaneously diagnoses the systemic causes of our addiction to fossil fuels – especially oil – and provides rational, market-driven solutions.
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