Tag: Biodiversity
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Documentary Spotlight: Antarctica, A Year on Ice
One of my favorite events of the year is almost here—the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) from March 19 to March 30 at Tower City Cinemas. There are eight eco-films this year, in CIFF’s It’s Easy Being Green sidebar sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company, bringing awareness and support to the environmental movement working to save our planet. I’ll feature…
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Scientists Discover Two Fatal Diseases Capable of Transmitting From Honey Bees to Bumblebees
A new study published in the journal Nature investigating two infectious diseases—deformed wing virus (DWV) and the fungal parasite Nosema ceranea—finds that they could be spreading from honey bees to bumblebees, dramatically shortening the lifespan of the wild bumblebees. The study gives credence to recent research demonstrating that pesticide use compromises immune system functioning, dramatically raising their susceptibility to diseases.…
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9 Maps That Analyze the World’s Forests
By Crystal Davis and Dave Thau By the time we find out about deforestation, it’s usually too late to take action. Scientists have been studying forests for centuries, chronicling the vital importance of these ecosystems for human society. But most of us still lack timely and reliable information about where, when and why forests are disappearing.…
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Update: Yellowstone Ships 17 More of America’s Last Wild Bison to Slaughter
Yellowstone National Park shipped 17 more of America’s last wild bison to slaughter this morning. The buffalo were transferred to the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) for direct shipment to a tribal slaughter facility. [caption id="attachment_322275" align="alignnone" width="500"] Approximately 4,400 of America’s last remaining buffalo roam free in the West. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons[/caption]…
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Report Showing Americans Support the Endangered Species Act Delivered to Every Member of Congress
Americans from every corner of the country support the Endangered Species Act and the protection it provides for the nation’s most imperiled animals and plants, according to a new report delivered today to every member of Congress. The 282-page report, A Wild Success, includes more than 200 of the letters and op-eds written by Americans over the…