Conservation

World Whale and Dolphin Day was declared in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission (WC), and July 23rd is the day each year that the world celebrates these amazing ocean mammals. It was the same day in 1982 when the…Read More

With ecological awareness on the rise, having an eco-friendly and minimalistic home is more popular than ever. This article will walk you through areas of your home that you can alter with different minimalist design elements that will ensure you…Read More

In 2021, Lightning Safety Awareness Week marks the 20th anniversary of a week that was established to help create a weather-ready nation and, in doing so, increase lightning safety. Although lightning is one of the leading causes of weather-related fatalities, the Centers for…Read More

American Wetlands Month has been celebrated every May for the last 30 years. It was created by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help educate people about the vital role of these natural areas that function as resources that benefit…Read More

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity and a call to all world communities to reexamine their relationship with nature. With the theme, “We’re part of the solution,” the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) chose this year’s subject to give continuation to the momentum…Read More

Today is Earth Day, and for the second year in a row, a multitude of events will take place in a digital setting due to COVID-19. Last year, the pandemic forced worldwide shutdowns and slowdowns in social and economic activities, prompting…Read More

This article was guest written by Geraldine Mills. Sustainability has been a prevalent topic these days. Probably because the planet Earth is estimated to run out of resources in about 60 years. This is due to the ever-increasing population and…Read More

This article was guest written by Jean Deruiter. According to a 2018 study, the tourism industry contributes around 8% of greenhouse gas emissions. And a big part of those came from aviation (40%) and transportation (30%). No wonder there is…Read More

Electric bikes have gained popularity in recent years, especially in highly populated cities like New York City, where in 2020 the state legalized the use of this great form of transportation. While the reasons to choose an e-bike might vary,…Read More

Plastic pollution is a global issue with major environmental consequences. According to the UN Environment, researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic have been produced since the early 1950s. About 60% of that plastic has ended up…Read More