On Jan. 6, 2012, Rare, in partnership with National Geographic, announced the grand-prize winner and runners-up of “Solution Search: Turning the Tide for Coastal Fisheries.” Continue reading
Hidden under the ocean’s surface, most of us do not realize that coral reefs represent one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. They are often referred to as the “rainforests of the oceans.” They support an estimated twenty-five … Continue reading
Rwanda has become the newest winner of the prestigious future policy award 2011 (IPS) “‘Rwanda has sought not only to make its forests a national priority, but has also used them as a platform to revolutionise its stances on women’s rights … Continue reading
Mexico will ban shark fishing as global sanctuary movement grows (The New York Times) “Conservationists estimate that about 73 million sharks are slaughtered each year mainly for acquiring their fins, and they fear that the uncontrolled and illegal fishing of … Continue reading
“I Am” campaign by Global Green USA urges citizens to join the fight against climate change (Mother Nature Network) If the above embedded video does not display,
China and Africa’s bi-lateral relationship goal: To create a united front to save Africa’s last great places and wildlife (The Nature Conservancy) “Members of The Nature Conservancy’s China Board of Trustees— which is already working to significantly expand the scope … Continue reading
Sorry hungry fish predators, the salmon are on to you (BBC) Dr. Laura Roberts, co-author of the study said, “It’s the predator’s diet- not just its own smell- that’s alerting the salmon.” “The salmon’s ability to sense these chemicals helps … Continue reading
“If you can use green technologies to save essential pesos, it can go into better things like books, nutrition — livelihood.” If the above embedded video does not display,
A glimpse of the first solar-powered town ever in the UK! The future is all about clean energy (TreeHugger) If the above embedded video does not display,
Social media “likes” turn into real life environmental action (mother nature network) Every like, tweet +, and stumble will help preserve 43.5 square feet of coral reef. That means that for every 100 likes, Click it for Good will preserve 4, 350 … Continue reading