Tag: environment
American Grasslands Disappearing – Why it Matters
In a recent editorial, Dan Charles of National Public Radio (NPR) brought to light the dramatic reduction in US grasslands over the past decade....
Amazonian Fungus Eats Plastic!
Another reason why our planet's rainforests are so crucially important to preserve: there are fungal species that dwell in them that can greatly help...
Recycling Not What You Might Think
Over 87 percent of Americans have access to either curbside or drop-off recycling programs. Each week most conservation-conscious individuals proudly bring out their bins...
Fukushima Update – The Crisis Continues
While the situation at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant is not quite as volatile as it was, things are still messy, not to mention...
8 Great Upcycling Ideas
Upcycling is modifying or crafting an existing item that was going to be thrown away and turning it into a new, functional item. Upcycling...
Study: America Running out of Clean Water
A recent study performed at the Columbia University Water Center states that fresh water supplies in the United States are becoming increasingly scarce, especially...
4 Easy Ways You Can Protect Our Wild Places
In 1964, the Wilderness Act was passed. Today around 100 million acres of wilderness are protected. Although this may seem like a lot of...
Deaths from Brain Disease Skyrocket by 92% in 31 Years
A recent study published in the journal Public Health shows that brain diseases and dementia are hitting people - especially Americans - at younger...
Shark Finning Wreaking Havoc on the Marine Food Chain
Shark finning is truly inhumane, and not just for the sharks. The entire ecological balance of our planet’s oceans is threatened by this practice....
Jet Fuel Exposure Can Cause Disease For Generations to Come
With another Earth Day now behind us, it is evident that more people are becoming increasingly aware of environmental pollution and toxins. Chemicals have...
