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It was in 1999, I think, when I went to a writers’ convention and participated as a panelist for a discussion on environmental-and-nature writing. One of the questions from a member of the audience directed to all of us on the dais was: “What keeps you up at night?”
Although you may never have heard of it, spirulina is among the world’s most popular alternative-protein foods. This nutrient-filled and antioxidant-rich blue-green alga is highly sustainable, risk resilient, and grows in both freshwater and saltwater.
Nat Hab conservation partner World Wildlife Fund recently released two reports on the state of Eastern monarch butterfly populations—and the findings are troubling. The first report is based on an annual WWF-Mexico survey.
Extreme weather phenomena such as heat waves, intense wildfires and mega-storms are among the most widely reported and easily identifiable climate change-related effects. However, the rising global average temperature, caused by increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to human activities, also negatively affects wildlife.
Teaching our children to care for the Earth and its many natural habitats is probably the best investment in the future that we could ever make.
You’ve likely heard of Earth Day, the infamous April holiday demonstrating support for environmental protection. It draws in people from across the world to participate in marches, petition signings, community service acts, and more often than not, a whole lot of tree planting!
Often, the numbers seem to look bad for African rhinos. Right now, the statistics show that these animals are rapidly declining in core, state-run reserves, such as South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Currently—much like with tigers—more than half of the continent’s remaining rhinoceroses are now on private lands.
Although sometimes heart-wrenching to discover on our nature outings, the animal carcasses that we may come across play an important role in the functioning of healthy ecosystems. The animal remains not only provide food for many carrion-eating species, their nutrients also contribute to the significantly increased growth of surrounding plants.
Welcome to the wonderful world of podcasts! Especially ones that deal with nature, wildlife, conservation and travel—all topics we care dearly about. There are so many great podcasts available now that provide in-depth coverage of everything from travel trends to conversation efforts to wildlife encounters that you’ll be spoiled for choice.
A growing problem Over the last decade, an estimated $23 billion global black market economy for illegal wildlife products has emerged, accelerating the problem into a race against extinction. Some products leading this rising market are rhino horns and elephant ivory, among others like pangolin scales and even live animals.
Costa Rica is known for its natural beauty, advancements in sustainability and conservation, and vast wildlife viewing opportunities. While all these things struck me, what was most inspiring to me was hearing the stories of those who call Costa Rica home.
The 13-year battle for Bristol Bay reached a triumphant culmination on January 30, 2023. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invoked its Clean Water Act 404(c) authority and vetoed the Pebble Mine project.
