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What’s The True Cost Of The World’s Most Expensive Coffee?Apr 7, 2014
The suffering involved in the production of civet coffee has been highlighted by World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in a paper written for Oryx, the International Journal of Conservation. The paper examines the true cost of the world’s most expensive coffee, looking at the suffering experienced by civet... More >>
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Where On Earth Is The Earth Hour Capital?Apr 4, 2014
WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) has awarded Cape Town, South Africa, the title of Global Earth Hour Capital 2014. The city is recognized for its pioneering actions to combat climate change in its efforts to bolster the quality of life of its citizens. The city succeeds last... More >>
The Future of Tropical Power Lays Under the Sea in SeaweedApr 3, 2014
Scientists have raised a new and ambitious way to wrestle the world hold from fossil fuels. This new idea involves harvesting the seaweed forests under the ocean as well as sustainably farming them then feeding the matter into a large underwater digester. It is speculated that this new energy source could one day completely replace fossil fuels by using only nine percent of the ocean floor. In the smaller picture, this technology could help produce a sustainable fuel source for island communities who have little land to work with when it comes to energy production. More >>
On Shaky Ground: LA Earthquake Shocking Wake-Up Call For Fracking IndustryApr 2, 2014
The recent earthquakes in Los Angeles and Orange County are a rude wake-up call about the induced seismic dangers facing California, according the the Center for Biological Diversity. A recent report by Earthworks, the Center for Biological Diversity and Clean Water Action found that the oil industry is increasing quake risks... More >>
Research Suggests a Early Spring and Late Autumn are the New NormalApr 1, 2014
There are some skeptics that suggest that global warming or climate change isn't a real thing, however each year new evidence suggests that it is. Yet another study has come out that suggests that the seasons are changing. This research finds that over the past few years, Spring has been charging in earlier and Autumn has been coming around later, and this is not likely to change. In fact, it has been deemed the new normal. More >>
Fiji: ‘Solar Granny’ Flicks Village’s Energy SwitchMar 31, 2014
Having installed solar power into the 60 homes in her village, ‘solar granny’, Lautani Nabua of Waikubukubu Village in Tavua, has taken her green initiative a step further by sharing her skills on solar-electrification with the local women and youths. “There are 300 people in Waikubukubu who now enjoy solar lights... More >>
The World Turns On To Turning OffMar 28, 2014
In its eighth year, WWF’s Earth Hour continues to defy expectations by mobilising hundreds of millions of people around the planet. Famous landmarks confirmed to participate in the event include the Empire State Building, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Brandenburg Gate, the Eiffel Tower, The Kremlin, Red Square, the... More >>
The Galveston Oil Spill Threatening Bird RefugeMar 27, 2014
In Galveston Bay off the coast of Texas, a barge spilled more than 168,000 gallons of oil in the waters on Saturday, March 22nd after colliding with another ship in the Houston Ship Channel. While this spill is smaller than the 2010 Gulf Spill, it still spells danger for not just marine life but bird wildlife as well. More >>
You Dirty RatMar 26, 2014
South Georgia’s native flora and fauna has been under attack for over 200 years: By rats. These ferocious predators – which were introduced to the island by whaling and sealing vessels two centuries ago – feast upon the chicks and eggs of South Georgia’s ground-nesting seabirds. The island’s unwelcome rat population happily... More >>
The 25th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Still Sees Oil Clinging to BeachesMar 25, 2014
It was twenty-five years ago on Monday that the Exxon Valdez oil spill set off one of the most devastating environmental disasters in United States history. Years later, that oil couldn't possibly be still affecting the ecosystem, right? Bad news, even twenty-five years later, it remains on the beaches. On March... More >>