Video: Rare inspires marine conservation in the Philippines
The popular Green Living program dives into Rare’s work in the Philippines getting Filipino youth involved in local conservation efforts. Continue reading
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Rare @ Rio+20: Another World is Possible
Twenty years ago, 108 world leaders met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, also known as the Earth Summit. Only the nerdiest attendees even knew of the Internet. Everyone carried a schedule printed on—gasp —paper. Progress: at the Rio+20 Earth Summit last month, only electronic conference agendas were offered, a gesture in support of the green or blue, if you like fish and fishers (and we do), economy. Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: Stand up against climate change
“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,
Notes from a rare planet: Coral reef winners and loser (which to try to save?)
Coral reef winners and losers (Science Mag) “Scientists have just made the job of those trying to save the world’s coral reefs a bit easier. A new map published today pinpoints the reefs that can still be saved—and those that … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: Tiger populations are up 20% in India but concerns remain
Tiger populations are up 20 percent in India, but habitat loss continue to be a problem (World Wildlife Fund) “Despite the good news, the detailed report warns that tigers are still in danger due to an overall 12.6 percent loss … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: Researchers find healthy population of snow leopards in Afghanistan
Pictures: Viable population of snow leopards still roam Afghanistan (Mongabay) “Researchers report a healthy population of the world’s most elusive big cat in Afghanistan’s remote and peaceful Wakhan Corridor region. Monitored by camera trap in the region, WCS researchers were … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: Renewables outpower nuclear in the US
Report reveals America now receives more power from renewable sources than nuclear (Inhabitat) The monthly energy review revealed renewable sources of energy produced a combined 2.2245 quadrillion Btus of energy (or 11 percent of US total) whereas nuclear only produced … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: Which fish are OK to eat?
Concerned about our oceans? Use this helpful diagram to understand which fish are sustainably harvested (The Guardian) This diagram pools information from the Marine Conservation Society (PDF), Greenpeace and SeaFood Watch. It’s designed to educate consumers about fish that are and are … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: EPA plans to finally limit rocket fuel in drinking water
EPA will limit perchlorate in drinking water (rocket fuel) (New York Times) “The Obama administration announced on Wednesday that it planned to regulate toxic substances in drinking water more strictly and would issue the first limits ever on perchlorate, a dangerous chemical … Continue reading