We Need an Ecological Civilization Before It’s Too Late
In the face of climate breakdown and ecological overshoot, alluring promises of “green growth” are no more than magical thinking. We need to restructure the
Australia to ‘Absolutely’ Exploit and Use Coal Despite IPCC Warning
In a recent interview with SkyNews, deputy prime minister Michael McCormack said Australia will “absolutely” continue to use and exploit its coal reserves regardless of
The National Parks Service to give assistance to southeast communities, including the Sequatchie River Water Trail
The National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) selected 12 new communities and partnerships in the southeast to receive technical and planning
Bioluminescent Bays Shine Light on Puerto Rico’s Resilience
Alicea isn’t drinking guava juice or eating crunchy tostones. In Puerto Rico, the phrase is not necessarily related to taste—it implies the sensation of sweetness,
Puerto Rico teen entrepreneur creates vital link between island farmers and consumers
This report is part of #NBCGenerationLatino, focusing on young Hispanics and their contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month. Puerto Rican high school student José Nolla Marrero
Volunteer Work Opportunity- Hacienda La Esperanza Reserve in Manati
We are recruiting a small number of volunteers to get involved with a scientific project in Manati (north coast). If you are a student scientific
Nature in Chicago: Surprisingly Wild, Surprisingly Human
A review of City Creatures: Animal Encounters in the Chicago Wilderness, edited by Gavin Van Horn and Dave Aftandilian. 2015. ISBN: 978-0-226-19289-5. University of Chicago
WATCH: Puerto Rico Planting 750,000 Trees to Defend Land From Natural Disasters
September 20 marked the one-year anniversary of the most devastating and deadly natural disasters in 100 years of U.S. history—Hurricane Maria. Today, Puerto Rico continues
Meet the Puerto Rican sisterhood reinventing the island’s future after Maria
Maria came on the heels of Hurricane Irma — sister-storms that would forever change the fate of the island. But even as Maria churned, another
One Year After Deadly Hurricane Maria, the Best Way to Help Puerto Rico Is to Vacation There
While the island is still working to rebuild in many ways, most of its hotels and tourist attractions that had closed after the storm are
Puerto Rico surf town faces identity crisis — Hurricane Maria stole its beach
RINCÓN, PUERTO RICO — For 16 years, guests at the Tres Sirenas Oceanfront Boutique Hotel could walk down concrete steps from the resort’s deck directly
3 Ways to Help Puerto Rico in the Wake of Hurricane Maria
On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a category 4 storm, hit Puerto Rico. It’s now known to be one of the deadliest storms in U.S.