Tag: Biodiversity
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Prince William and Prince Charles Speak Out on Illicit Wildlife Trafficking
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Prince Charles and the Duke of Cambridge Prince William yesterday met with representatives from the United for Wildlife partnership, which comprises seven of the world’s most influential conservation organizations and the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Prince William and Prince Charles…
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40+ Leading Scientists Call on EPA to Protect Forests From Biomass Industry
By Sasha Lyutse Yesterday, 41 leading scientists sent a letter to the EPA calling on the agency to protect our forests from the growing sucking sound created by biomass power plants. The scientists urged the agency to put in place a regulatory system that is both science-based and takes into account the key recommendations of the science panel…
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5 of the World’s Most Amazing Trees
By James Rogers Trees are a lot crazier than you think. To prove it, we found some of the world’s most amazing species of trees to show you just how surprisingly awesome they can be. These trees were picked for their fascinating qualities, beauty and overall uniqueness. The Rainbow Eucalyptus—Eucalyptus deglupta With pastel like colors running up…
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5 of the World’s Most Amazing Trees
By James Rogers Trees are a lot crazier than you think. To prove it, we found some of the world’s most amazing species of trees to show you just how surprisingly awesome they can be. These trees were picked for their fascinating qualities, beauty and overall uniqueness. The Rainbow Eucalyptus—Eucalyptus deglupta With pastel like colors running up…
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Tea Party Bill Would Gut Endangered Species Act
Tea Party senators introduced a bill last week that would effectively end the protection of most endangered species in the U.S. by gutting some of the most important provisions of the Endangered Species Act. Senate Bill 1731, introduced by Tea Party members Sen. Paul (R-KY), Sen. Lee (R-UT) and Sen. Heller (R-NV) would end protections…