Blue Communities Fight Against The Greed Of Water Privatization
Water insecurity is one of the most pressing problems humanity faces in the world today, which is why water privatization is an evil that must be fought. And that’s what Canadian activist Maude Barlow and “Blue Communities” are doing. The worst perpetrator of water privatization is Nestle, which sucks up millions of gallons from freshwater […]
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Plastic Cutlery Moves Into Top Ten List Of Trash Found On Beaches
As the world increasingly recognizes the plastics crisis facing our oceans, the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup report reveals that plastic cutlery has rocketed into the top ten list of items found on beaches. Plastic is choking our world. 8 million metric tons of plastic waste ends up in the ocean every year and it’s […]
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American Elk Population Threatened By The Increasing Popularity Of Outdoor Activities
Vail, Colorado, is known as one of the most beautiful places in the United States, drawing tourists from around the world, many of whom travel to the city for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. But the popularity of Vail is having devastating consequences for the elk population in the area, The […]
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Wildlife Selfies Are Now A Thing And It’s Harming Animals
When conservationists and researchers take selfie photographs with animals, they are trying to raise awareness in an effort to protect a species from extinction. But all too often, people are going to extraordinary lengths to take selfies with animals themselves, and that is having a negative impact. Wild animals are exactly that–wild–and they should be […]
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India To Ban Single-Use Plastics In Celebration Of Gandhi’s Birthday
As the single-use plastics crisis continues to wreak havoc on our oceans and coastlines, more nations are waking up to do something about it. The latest to step up is India, which is using the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday to ban them this year. Gandhi is a legendary leader who advocated for peaceful protest […]
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Charity Saves Untouched Forest From Loggers By Creating First Crowdfunded Park
A pristine forest surrounding Princess Louisa Inlet in British Columbia, Canada has been saved from the greedy clutches of loggers after a charity turned to crowdfunding and raised $3 million to purchase the land outright and turned it into a protected park. Princess Louisa Inlet is a prime example of a fjord in Canada, and […]
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Someone Is Gunning Down Wild Burros And There Is A $58,000 Reward To Bring Them To Justice
For the first time since the 50s, someone is gunning down the wild burros of California. Today, the burros have federal protection. Shooting one could land you in jail for a year, but so far at least 42 of them, including foals, have been found shot in the neck in a stretch of the Mojave […]
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Pope Francis Calls Upon The World To Act Swiftly To Mitigate Climate Crisis
In a new message addressing the entire world on Sunday, Pope Francis urged immediate action to tackle the climate crisis that threatens the entire planet and all the plant and animal species living on it, including humans. The climate crisis is only getting worse as global temperatures rise to records not previously seen before. The […]
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KFC Is Now Experimenting With Meatless Fried Chicken In Partnership With Beyond Meat
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has been inspired to begin experimenting with a plant-based chicken product alternative to their famous fried chicken in partnership with Beyond Meat. The fake meat craze has swept the nation, especially since Burger King introduced the “Impossible Whopper” to customers earlier this year. It’s a product that shows great promise in […]
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$20 Billion Pension Fund Divests From Oil Companies For Contributing To Climate Change
A pension fund with $20 billion in holdings says it will sell its stake in major oil companies worldwide because their business models are in direct conflict with the goals set forth in the Paris climate agreement. According to EcoWatch, MP Pension, which is headquartered in Denmark, is immediately divesting from its investments in 10 […]
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