Notes from a rare planet: Wealthy investors demand climate change action (for the economy’s sake)

COP16 climate change policy demanded by investor group worth $15 trillion The investors argue that a damaged planet will hurt business, and they estimate as much as a 20 percent drop in GDP by 2050 if nothing is done to … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Officials want to double the number of tigers in the world

This photo of a tiger comes courtesy of Flickr user catlovers. Officials seek ways to double the number of tigers in the world, at an international forum in Bali, Indonesia There are just 3,200 tigers left. The lowest number ever. … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: When it comes to lobster tails and sustainability, size does matter

When it comes to lobster tails and sustainability, size does matter Check out the Size Matter t-shirt for our campaign to protect the spiny lobster. Friend’s of the Environment’s Rare Pride campaign will protect local lobster populations off the coast of … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Dr. Mann and hockey stick graph exonerated

Much-vindicated Michael Mann and Hockey Stick get final exoneration from Penn State “An Investigatory Committee of faculty members with impeccable credentials” has unanimously “determined that Dr. Michael E. Mann did not engage in, nor did he participate in, directly or … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: 5 of the world’s 7 sea turtles are threatened by the BP Gulf oil spill

This photo from the ongoing oil spill in the Niger Delta comes courtesy of Flickr Jenn Farr. More Oil Spilled in Nigeria Every Year than in the Gulf of Mexico “In fact, more oil is spilled from the delta’s network … Continue reading