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,
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Notes from a rare planet: Salmon are smarter than they appear
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
Notes from a rare planet: Will jellyfish inherit the Earth or at least the oceans? (let’s hope not)
Will jellyfish inherit the Earth, or at least the oceans? (let’s hope not) (MSNBC) “A study released Thursday found that the spineless creatures are becoming the dominant predator in areas where fish species are being reduced by overfishing and habitat destruction. It’s not … Continue reading
Fuel efficient stoves in the developing world can help save lives, forests and the environment (Q&A)
More than half a billion households around the world cook with inefficient stoves that are unhealthy to cook with and bad for the environment. Countries such as Haiti and Uganda have been devastated by deforestation, partly due to fuelwood consumption for open pit stoves. … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: Climate change will cause bigger fires in Yellowstone
Yellowstone burning: big fires to hit world’s first national park annually by 2050 (Mongabay) Climate change is going to cause more big fires to hit Yellowstone. “A sudden increase in large fires—defined as over 200 hectares (500 acres)—by mid-century could … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: More than 900 species have been added to the endangered species list this year
More than 900 species have been added to the endangered species list this year (MongayBay) More than 19,000 species are now classified in one of three threatened categories: Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered, a jump of 8,219 species since 2000. Brighter … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: The coolest mid-century summers could be hotter than the hottest of the 20th
Yikes, better start fanning yourself: Coolest summers by mid-century could be hotter than hottest of 20th century (Science Daily) “The tropics and much of the Northern Hemisphere are likely to experience an irreversible rise in summer temperatures within the next … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: E-waste could cause cancer and other health issues
E-waste from computers, mobile phones, TVs, etc could cause cancer and other health aliments (ScienceBlog) E-waste can cause inflammation and oxidative stress, which are precursors to cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and even cancer. Global Warming Will Bring Violent Storms And … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: Denmark invests the most in clean energy as percentage of GDP. US? 17th.
Denmark invests the most in clean energy per GDP. The US? 17th. China is second (first in overall spending) (Yale Environment 360) “The report says that China is currently investing $65 billion a year in clean tech, with renewable energy … Continue reading
Notes from a rare planet: Shark fin soup will be illegal in Saipan by Thursday
Shark fin soup will be illegal in Saipan by Thursday (Saipan Tribune) “The law imposes a fine of at least $5,000 but not more than $30,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months for those found in violation of the … Continue reading