Notes from a rare planet: California on the verge of banning the shark fine trade

Governor Jerry Brown is a pen stroke away from banning the shark fin trade in California (Mongabay) The Senate passed the bill 25-9 to ban the sale and trade of shark fins. “Conservationists say a ban on the shark fin trade in … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Norway creates Energy+ to promote clean energy in developing nations to combat climate change

Norway wants to channel billions of dollars for renewable energy in developing nations to protect forests (Reuters) “Energy+ is an initiative to promote access to energy and low-carbon development” in developing nations, according to an internal document from the Ministry … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: 71% of Americans say the US “should do whatever it takes to protect the environment.”

Pew: 71% of Americans say “This country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment.” (Climate Progress) 59% believe that “strongly.” Indonesia and the European Union have finalized an agreement aimed at ending the trade in illegally-sourced wood (BBC News) “The … Continue reading