Tag: Biodiversity
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Wonder Where Your Hard-Earned Tax Dollars are Going?
CERES — A growing chunk of American tax dollars is footing the bill for increasing floods, fires, droughts and other climate related changes taking place in the country, according to new figures …
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Iraq Waterkeeper Receives Goldman Environmental Prize
WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE — The Goldman Environmental Prize, the nobel prize of environmental activism, will this year honor Iraq Waterkeeper Dr. Azzam Alwash, founder of Nature Iraq. Dr. Alwash was one of six recipients worldwide …
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Top 10 Funniest Environmental Videos
EARTHSHARE — There’s no denying it, keeping up with environmental news can be a depressing task. Animal extinction, deforestation, climate change—these challenges are so daunting it’s no wonder many people tune out. We could all benefit from a more lighthearted outlook, even when dealing with …
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Youth Explorers Reach North Pole, Bury Time Capsule for Save the Arctic Campaign
GREENPEACE INTERNATIONAL — As global warming melts the sea ice, companies such as Shell and Gazprom are moving in to exploit the region’s oil. We stand in solidarity with …
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Antibiotic in Organic Pears and Apples? No, Says Organic Board
FOOD & WATER WATCH — The vote came after a long and controversial debate because some apple and pear growers do not believe they have adequate alternatives to antibiotics. Consumer and environmental advocates urged …