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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.
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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.
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Nuclear energy is touted as a green alternative to coal-fired power plants, as nuclear power plants release considerably lower emissions. The argument does not usually go much further than this. Soon, however, the state of Virginia will dig much deeper into this issue, and the health of its waterways depends on it.
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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.
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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.
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Occupy Wall Street inspired numerous satellite Occupations around the world. The movement is forcing Americans to reconsider the connection between capital and government. It is inspiring students, the unemployed, elderly, and middle class to engage in revolutionary conversation and radical democracy. And judging by the increase in police brutality and state show of force, someone very powerful is getting uncomfortable.
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Newest Oil Spill: Small Leaks in Russia Lead to Ecological Failure
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.
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