Notes from a rare planet: New York ranked No. 1 for green jobs

Brookings Ranks the greenness of US cities’ job markets (Climatide) A recent report that revealed the 2 percent of all US jobs were “green.” Among the top ranked: The New York, LA, Chicago and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas. Here’s some … Continue reading

A mother’s influence: Crucial for MPA conservation in Indonesia

Note: This blog post originated on RarePlanet, our online community inspiring conservation. It was written by Conservation Fellow Vidi Bahtiar and translated. Conservation fellows are always searching for creative ways to rally locals behind Rare Pride Campaigns, because it takes … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Guatemala’s rapid deforestation leads world

Guatemala has experienced the most rapid deforestation of any country over the last five years (The Guardian) “Agriculture is inexorably devouring the forest.” Since 1980, 40 percent of the forest of Laguna del Tigre National Park has been cleared. Guatemala’s … 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

Monitoring and protecting the natural beauty of Loreto Bay in Mexico (photo essay)

Almejas Chocolata. Might be the Almehas Chocolata (Baja’s treasured Chocolate Clam, said to intoxicate with a longing to return to Loreto) or the can or two of Pacifico in my system (it’s 2 p.m. and I have a long layover coming up … Continue reading

Earth Day science fair on Abaco Island gets students involved in local conservation

Note: This content originated on our online community inspiring conservation, RarePlanet. This post was written by D’Shan Maycock of Friends of the Environment. She is the Pride campaign manager for the  Abaco Island campaign to protect the spiny lobster population by … Continue reading

Social marketing in action: Painting murals to promote sustainable fishing in Loreto Bay

Note: This content originated on our online community inspiring conservation, RarePlanet.Org. February was a busy month for the Loreto Pride team, and one in which the campaign embarked on a series of public outreach activities that will be repeated for … Continue reading