OUR CONSUMPTION patterns are mocking at Earth’s precious natural resources. Consider this: humanity’s footprint already exceeds the planet’s regenerative capacity by 50 per cent. About … Imbalance of footprintsRead more
Environment
Posted inBiodiversity / Deforestation / News
Half of the Amazonian tree species are endangered
According to these results, when considered at the scale of the planet, it is feared that 40,000 tropical tree species may be exposed to a … Half of the Amazonian tree species are endangeredRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster / Politics / ToMl
Nicaragua Rejects Global Consensus
21st COP, Conference of Parties, United Nations Climate Summit here in Paris, France. The first week of talks is wrapping up. Nearly 150 world leaders … Nicaragua Rejects Global ConsensusRead more
Posted inPollution / ToMl
Seabirds Are Dumping Pollution-Laden Poop Back on Land
It’s well documented how human activities are causing toxic algae blooms, dead zones and islands of floating plastic in the ocean. The Ocean Conservancy recently … Seabirds Are Dumping Pollution-Laden Poop Back on LandRead more
Posted inMethane / News / Spill / USA Empire
After At Least 2,300 Home Evacuations, Big Methane Leak Causes State Of Emergency
The Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles is officially in a state of emergency, according to a declaration by California Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday. … After At Least 2,300 Home Evacuations, Big Methane Leak Causes State Of EmergencyRead more
Posted inBiodiversity / News
Massive seabird die-off lines Whittier beaches with carcasses
Thousands of dead common murres are washing up on the beaches of Whittier, an unprecedented die-off that has scientists wondering how many more thousands remain … Massive seabird die-off lines Whittier beaches with carcassesRead more
Posted inNews / Pollution / Transportation
London Areas See Pollution Rivaling Beijing’s
It only took a week for London motorists to push air pollution limits over the 2016 legal limit. European Union rules require the limit be … London Areas See Pollution Rivaling Beijing’sRead more
Posted inNews / Violence
Environmentalist Who Challenged Drug Gangs Murdered in Ambush Despite Police Escort
In the latest violence out of Mexico, an environmental activist who took a stand against drug gangs has been murdered along with her 10-year-old son … Environmentalist Who Challenged Drug Gangs Murdered in Ambush Despite Police EscortRead more
Posted inLife style / ToMl
Make Your Holiday Greener
The Travel Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with the travel industry to integrate sustainable tourism into their business — to protect the environment … Make Your Holiday GreenerRead more