Conservation

Carbon dioxide emission

10 Powerful Ways to Reduce Carbon Emissions for a Healthier Planet

Let’s be real for a second. Climate change isn’t some distant threat anymore, it’s here, and it’s shaking up our lives in ways we can’t ignore.  Extreme heat waves, floods, unpredictable seasons, it all ties back to one big culprit: carbon emissions. Carbon emissions (mostly from burning fossil fuels) trap heat in our atmosphere and […]

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Climate change

How Climate Change Is Threatening Traditional African Crops

Have you ever wondered what happens when the crops our grandparents grew – those that fed entire villages – stop growing the way they used to? That’s the reality many African farmers are facing right now.  Climate change is hitting home. Hard. In this article, we’re diving deep into how climate change is shaking up

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Drones Are Revolutionizing Tree Planting and Reforestation – Here’s How

Let’s face it. Our planet is losing trees faster than we can count from illegal logging and wildfires to land clearing for farms and cities.  We’ve lost millions of hectares of forest over the past few decades. Forests aren’t just nice to look at. They store carbon, clean our air, cool our climate, and provide

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Deforestation

How Deforestation is Fueling the Rise of Zoonotic Diseases

You’ve probably heard about diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, or even Zika. But did you know that many of these illnesses didn’t start in humans? They came from animals.  And here’s the thing that might surprise you — a big reason these diseases are making their way into our lives is because of deforestation. Yep, cutting

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Shopping bags

10 Things to Stop Buying Today to Save the Planet (And What to Use Instead)

We all want to help the planet, but sometimes it feels overwhelming. Well, you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to make an impact.  Small changes in what you buy – or stop buying – can drastically reduce waste, lower your carbon footprint, and protect ecosystems. Below, we break down 10 things you should

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A manatee

What is the Manatee Appreciation Day All About?

Have you ever seen a manatee smile? These gentle, slow-moving giants of the sea have a way of making people stop and stare, not just because they look like giant, wrinkly potatoes, but because there’s something oddly peaceful about them.  They float through life, munching on seagrass, completely unaware of how much trouble they’re actually

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How Reservoirs Reshape Ecosystems and the Environment

Reservoirs are everywhere. They supply water for cities, generate electricity, and support agriculture.  But behind their benefits, reservoirs dramatically alter the environment, often in ways we don’t fully appreciate until it’s too late. If you’ve ever wondered how these massive artificial lakes affect nature, you’re in the right place.  How Reservoirs Change Natural Water Flow

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Aquatic animals

World Aquatic Animal Day: Why Protecting Our Ocean’s Wildlife Matters

Did you know that over 2.2 million species live in our oceans and we’ve only discovered about 10% of them?  Yet, human activity is wiping out aquatic animals faster than we can study them. That’s why World Aquatic Animal Day (April 3rd) exists – to shine a light on the forgotten creatures of the sea

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Fishermen at sea

The Devastating Truth About Bottom Trawling

Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive fishing methods in use today.  Massive weighted nets scrape the ocean floor, catching everything in their path – fish, corals, even centuries-old marine habitats.  The damage is so severe that scientists compare it to clear-cutting a forest or bulldozing a grassland. Bottom trawling disrupts entire ecosystems threatens

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Beaver

International Beaver Day: Celebrating Nature’s Engineers

Every year on April 7th, the world celebrates International Beaver Day, a day dedicated to recognizing these incredible creatures and their vital role in our ecosystems.  But why do beavers deserve their own holiday? And what can we do to protect them? In this article, we’ll look at: Why beavers are keystone species  How their

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