Journalist explains why we should all stop eating ocean fish
The oceans are being depleted of fish, and the biggest thing we can do to restock the populations is to stop eating fish until the fishing industry is more tightly regulated and fishing becomes more sustainable. Right now, human exploitation of the high seas is resulting in massive species decline and ecosystem collapse. There simply […]
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Scientist sounds the alarm: Humans must save insects
The Earth faces a mass insect extinction that would likely take us down with them if we don’t do something about it, according to a Norwegian scientist who is sounding the alarm. We may not know it, but insects determine much of our daily lives. They are responsible for pollinating plants that produce a lot […]
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Brazilian couple spends 20 years replanting a rainforest and something amazing happens
As deforestation ravages the world and contributes to worsening climate change, one Brazilian couple has provided an example of how we can unite and breathe life back into our rainforests. Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado grew up in the state of state of Minas Gerais on a 1,700 acre property teaming with wildlife and lush forests, […]
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How educating girls and family planning tops solutions to turn around climate change
What is the number one solution for addressing climate change? Most people might say, “moving away from fossil fuels.” However, there are many more impactful and much less talked about solutions according to legendary American environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, and activist, Paul Hawken. As Vox beautifully illustrated, one of Hawken’s top solutions would be in […]
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United Nations: One million species at risk of extinction because of humans
A frightening United Nations report due for release next month outlines the risk of extinction for up to one million species and names humans as the top cause of the coming devastation and our own demise. The world is racing against time as climate change becomes an even greater threat to our very survival. The […]
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Study warns we need to protect at least 30 percent of the Earth to save it
A new study is warning world leaders that we must strive to protect at least 30 percent, or preferably up to 50 percent of the Earth in order to save it from irreversible catastrophe that would negatively impact humans. Climate change and exploitation have put ecosystems around the globe at serious risk for decades and […]
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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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