Climate change deniers cherry-pick glacier study data to ‘cancel global warming’
A critical glacier in Greenland is growing again, after melting at an exponential rate for over 20 years. The Jakobshavn Isbrae glacier started growing again two years ago at about the same rate as it was retreating, according to a NASA study. And, wouldn’t you know it, climate change deniers are using this information to […]
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Trying to fix Louisiana’s land-loss crisis is creating unintended consequences
Louisiana, home to the iconic New Orleans, is hemorrhaging land every single day. A football field’s worth every hour, in fact. While scientists have known for decades that the land-loss crisis was getting worse, seeing the erosion from satellite photos and knowing why it is eroding is key to fixing it. Or is it? Although […]
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5 Delicious and Nutritious Foods that Naturally Lower Cholesterol
Our bodies are complex and sensitive. Sure, there’s a lot that our bodies can handle. However, a poor diet is basically a one-way ticket to sick-ville. Having a diet that’s high in fats and unhealthy food can be a cause for cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and other serious and life-threatening illnesses and conditions. Today, I’m […]
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The Lasting Effects of the Adopt a Highway Program
Most people throughout the United States travel on its highways and see a plethora of highway signs. One sign that is common is the Adopt a Highway sign. Typically, they list the company or organization name that has adopted that segment of the road. It is always nice to see because it shows that there […]
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Interesting Facts to Know About the 4Ocean Company
If you have not kept up with environmental news over the last couple of years, you may not have noticed the appearance of 4Ocean. Popping up in 2017, they have become a force for good in cleaning our oceans. They have cleaned coastlines and oceans in several different countries and even started a business to […]
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Take a New Approach to New Year’s Resolutions: Regular Commitments
According to a 2017 poll, about a third of people who make New Year’s resolutions fail to stick to them. They start the year off with good intentions, but their motivation to keep it up fades as the year moves on. Because of this, some people fail to make New Year’s resolutions at all. They […]
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Edible Straws and How They Can Help You Save the Oceans
Straws are a huge hazard when they end up in our oceans. We’ve all seen the pictures of sea turtles with straws inside their nose. Many major companies are going the extra mile to save our sea creatures. They’re getting rid of straws and soda cup lids. It’s easy to switch from using a straw to […]
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Micro-Fragmenting Is Exactly What We Need to Save Our Coral Reefs
It’s not a secret that our coral reefs are in danger. Sunblock has dangerous chemicals that are killing off our reefs. Slowly, but surely, our reefs are dwindling away. It seemed that there wasn’t a cure for this problem. How can we replenish something under water? How can we fix coral reefs? Indeed, it’s a […]
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President George H. W. Bush’s Contribution to Marine Conservation
With the passing of the 41st president of the United States, George H. W. Bush, many Americans are reflecting on his life and presidency. In the midst of the nation’s mourning, it is also important to remember his contributions to the environment, especially marine conservation. President Bush established the most marine sanctuaries of any other […]
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Lack of Snow Stalls Reindeer Migration in Sweden
The northernmost town in Sweden, called Kiruna, houses the reindeer herders this time of year. The Sami people are an indigenous tribe that has herded these animals for generations and followed them during the reindeer migration. The Sami have been north too long though. Generally, the snows come in November and the reindeer start heading […]
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