Running out of sand? How can that be? As it turns out, so many beaches and sea and lake beds are being mined for sand that it is becoming an environmental crisis in some parts of the world. We’ve teamed up with Trade Machines, a company that advocates recycling and helps recycle big industrial machines, […]
Will watching the solar eclipse be extraordinary and inspiring? Or just another opportunity to create a great big trash heap? Use (and share!) our eco guide to the solar eclipse to keep it green. Sorry to throw a little damper on the big planetary party that’s happening next week. But parties are notorious for […]
876views What kills almost as many birds as outdoor cats – yet is going practically unaddressed? It’s not hunters, since hunting season is relatively short. It’s not wind turbines, either, though they’ve gotten a bad rap as bird killers. The answer is…windows – which is why we’ve pulled together this post featuring 9 ways to stop […]
Here is the easiest way in the world to plant trees: use Ecosia instead of Google, Bing or Yahoo! when you search the Internet. WHAT IS IT? Ecosia is a new search engine that donates its ad revenue to plant trees. It’s a simple as that. WHY BOTHER? The world cannot exist without trees. They help […]
Want to attract more birds to your backyard? You don’t need a big field or woods. The key is to make whatever space you have even if it’s NOT a backyard – like a porch, a balcony, a school or work property – so inviting that your feathered friends will want to drop by and come […]
When you read the label on the processed foods you buy at the supermarket, what do you look for? I’ve mostly been on the hunt for information about calories, sugar and fat content, transfats, and synthetic chemicals like food dyes and preservatives. Rainforest Action Network (RAN), along with Dr. Andrew Weil, an expert in integrative […]
Bats get a bad rap on Halloween. They’re the ultimate symbol of spooky, creepy creatures that most people would rather not come across. But that’s not fair! According to Christina Kocer of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Northeast Region, bats are among the most valuable animals on the planet. Christina says why, in this […]
Right now, something completely amazing is happening on a barrier island in North Carolina. Sea turtles, one of the Earth’s most ancient creatures, are coming ashore at night to dig nests and lay their eggs. They’ve been doing the same thing, over and over and over again, for more than 100 million years. And it’s […]
