This weekend was the premiere of the amazing documentary, Salmon Confidential. Please watch this film. I was shocked, angered, saddened and continue to be deeply concerned. To say the least, a moving film! Do you eat wild salmon? Farm salmon? How do you choose which? You should be concerned about the survival of wild salmon as a key species in the well-being of our environment.
Will Tourism Soon Become A Major Problem?
While it is great to discover God’s green Earth, some worry that tourism will soon become a major problem. Loss of cultural heritage, ecological degradation, economic dependence… what are the consequences of mass tourism? And, most importantly, what can be done to limit – or at least, control – the damage?
Building Condos and Preserving a City’s Heritage: Irreconcilable?
Over the past decade, the condominium industry has seen an astonishing amount of growth. In some cities like Montreal and Quebec, the industry even seems to be growing out of control: the city’s landscape is undoubtedly being changed by the numerous condo buildings appearing everywhere, in every neighborhood.
Say Something Meaningful
Climate change is happening even faster than scientists originally predicted. It’s time to stop talking about trivialities — and talk about what matters most.
The Man Who Loves Forests
Gary Schneider’s goal is nothing less than to restore the Acadian forests of Prince Edward Island, a place renowned for green farmland. One wood at a time, he might very well succeed.
42 Ways to Not Make Trash
Together with his family, Colin Beavan—aka No Impact Man—spent a year trying to live in the middle of New York City without having a negative impact on the environment. One of his first challenges: getting through everyday life without producing trash. In this article, he shares some of his favorite tips and tricks.
Bolivia to Pass Laws Granting Mother Nature Equal Rights with Humans
Bolivia is about to pass the world’s first laws granting all Mother Nature equal rights with human beings. According to The Guardian, “The Law of Mother Earth, now agreed by politicians and grassroots social groups, redefines the country’s rich mineral deposits as “blessings” and is expected to lead to radical new conservation and social measures to reduce pollution and control industry”.
The Black Iguana – ONLY on Roatan
Genny Ross-Barons tracks the Black Iguana on the Caribbean island of Roatan, the only place in the world you can find these fascinating creatures.
Save Avatar Grove: Threat to Vancouver Island’s Forests Looms
Another British Columbia old-growth paradise — Avatar Grove on Vancouver Island — is slated for the chopping block. Kylen O. Lefave wants us all to raise our voices and take action for the forest.
“Love Bird” Eagles Show Courting Isn’t Just for Humans
A wild bald eagle has been visiting a female bald eagle twice a day at California’s Orange County Zoo inside Irvine Regional Park. Zoo employees began noticing the bald eagle about a week and a half ago. It tends to perch in a sycamore tree 15 feet away from the bald and golden eagle enclosures […]