Microsoft Corporation, the technology giant based in Washington, is a multinational company responsible for everything from personal laptops and phones to software and licenses. Oh – and did I mention underwater datacenters? Those too. In 2013, a team of five embarked on a project known as...
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...
As the days get warmer, many of us retreat into the comfort of our air-conditioning and furiously apply sun lotion or aloe. But what if there is no retreat from the heat? What if it is constantly weighing down on you, making it hard to...
The U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that about 45 million Americans wear contact lenses. Each year Americans dispose of 2.6 to 2.9 billion contact lenses by flushing them or putting them down the drain. Arizona State University put together a study to...
Over the past month American Airlines, Starbucks and the state of Seattle have announced they’re going straw-free for very important reasons. On a daily basis, over 500 million straws are used. Straws are the main single-use plastic item that ends up harming our planet, by...
This week we had the opportunity to attend the Ocean Conference at the United Nations! We were beyond thrilled to participate with global delegates, NGO's and international organizations on the commitment to save our ocean. In September 2015, 193 members states of the United Nations...
In 2015, 98 shark "attacks" took place world wide. Out of those 98 incidents, 6 of those bitten by sharks died. Also in 2015, 100 million human "attacks" on sharks took place world wide. Out of those 100 million incidents, 100 million of those sharks, attacked by...
Today is World Oceans Day! Whether you live by the ocean or not, each and every one of you are an important part of keeping our oceans safe and clean. What is World Oceans Day? World Oceans Day is a day to raise awareness about our oceans and...
File Credit: Dennis Machicao Since 1920, America’s Cup racing has returned to New York City sponsored by Louis Vuitton. On May 7 & 8 of 2016, 6 sleek high speed boats manned by the top sailing crews in the world compete to gain points in the...