We are in an age that some scientists have called “the sixth extinction” because anywhere between 30 percent to 50 percent of species of flora and fauna are expected to go extinct by the middle of this century, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. As...
Poaching, the illegal trade in wildlife that is a highly organized, sophisticated criminal activity on an industrial scale, has become the 4th largest criminal enterprise worldwide followed only by drug smuggling, human trafficking and counterfeiting. Statistics show the illegal trade in wildlife is 26% higher than previously thought making...
In honor of Eco18’s eight-year anniversary, we are taking a look back at the eighteen resolutions we adopted during our first year to see how far we have come (and where we need to make more progress) to become an even more sustainable, eco-friendly group!...
It feels like New York City is the capital of noise. Car horns are constantly blaring, trying to outdo the sirens that periodically pierce the air. The apartment next to you is reverberating music. The bar down the street expels drunk people hooting and hollering...
Green sea turtles could possibly have their extinction risk level officially changed from “endangered” to “threatened” after two extensive surveys have shown that the gentle marine creatures are beginning to bounce back from near extinction. The photogenic green sea turtles were designated as “endangered” in...
Everyone raise a glass and cheers to these eco-friendly wineries because today we are celebrating National Wine Day! To celebrate one of our favorite holidays, we want to tell you a little bit about some of the eco-friendliest wineries in the US. From California to Long Island, these wines...
As the concern for our environment continues to grow daily, it is so important to instill eco-friendly habits in the youth in order to create the conscious change that our Earth so desperately needs. Ana Humphrey took action in her Virginia hometown by founding Watershed...
The earth holds fresh water beneath its surface, but it is being used faster than it is being replenished. Society lives off groundwater, which is our main source of drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that the average American family of four uses...
Happy National Wildlife Day! Founded by Conservationist and Animal Expert Colleen Paige, National Wildlife Day was created to honor the legendary Steve Irwin and to build awareness for the numerous endangered animals, both nationally and globally, that desperately need our help. Today is a day...
There’s no denying it—we’re living in an age where more is more and where “stuff” signifies social standing. While it’s important to take a step back and evaluate what you actually need versus what you want, there is also no shame in the shopping game....