Vast amounts of toxic mercury are accumulating in the Arctic tundra, threatening the health and well-being of people, wildlife and waterways, according to a UMass … Toxic Mercury is Accumulating in the Arctic TundraRead more
Environment
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A million bottles a minute
A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute and the number will jump another 20% by 2021, creating an environmental crisis some … A million bottles a minuteRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster / Economics / Multimedia
Wall Street to Planet Earth
Christopher Williams on Reality Asserts Itself (2/5)
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Toxic algal blooms
Beneath their prehistoric-looking shells, turtles conceal an extraordinary ability to hold their breath underwater, going without oxygen for hours, even months, at a time. This … Toxic algal bloomsRead more
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First 7 months and 8 days we lived in regular salary
Earth Overshoot Day of 2016 was August 8. — source http://www.overshootday.org/
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With at Least 200 Killed, 2016 Was Deadliest Year Ever for Earth Defenders
Last year was the deadliest in history to be an environmental activist, according to a new report that found, on average, nearly four people were … With at Least 200 Killed, 2016 Was Deadliest Year Ever for Earth DefendersRead more
Posted inPolitics / Social / ToMl
Ecovillage and traditional village: a comparison
The Global Network of Ecovillages (GEN) defines an ecovillage as “an intentional or traditional community using local participatory processes to holistically integrate ecological, economic, social … Ecovillage and traditional village: a comparisonRead more
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Scientists Warn Giraffes are at Risk of Extinction
Scientists say giraffes are at risk of extinction. The number of giraffes worldwide has declined nearly 40 percent over the last 30 years. The International … Scientists Warn Giraffes are at Risk of ExtinctionRead more
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Small Plastics Pose Big Problem
A decade or so ago, scientists first discovered that tiny pieces of plastic debris discarded by human civilization — some only a few thousandths of … Small Plastics Pose Big ProblemRead more