Amphibians and Trees Further Protected in Puerto Rico
In light of these threats, Rainforest Trust and local partner Para la Naturaleza (PLN) have worked to protect these forests. And this summer, the two
How small islands can harness the ocean economy
MONTREAL — Small island developing states are the custodians of much of the world’s oceans. Through their exclusive economic zones, they control about 30% of all
Humans on Earth: A Brief Ecological History
Many a history of humans have been told, but today let me offer you an extremely brief yet crucial narrative of our species from an
Ethiopia plants 350 million trees in one day
In the fight against climate change and deforestation, Ethiopia has become the latest country to turn to old familiar friends: trees. As part of its
A wise combination of agriculture and tourism
An increase in the number of agricultural businesses certified by the government to join Puerto Rico´s tourist offers shows new ways to encourage the development
Birth of 1,000th California Condor Chick Is a Sign of Hope for This Critically Endangered Species
The critically endangered species was down to just 22 birds in the early 1980s, according to The Guardian. The remaining birds were placed in a
Native Hawaiians Continue to Protest Plan to Build Telescope on Sacred Land
Explaining that the 13,796-foot mountain is considered home to Native Hawaiian deities, Kaho’okahi Kanuha — a leader of the kia’i, or protectors, who have set
50 Million Americans Are Currently Living Under Some Type of Heat Warning
Major cities including Chicago, St. Louis, Washington DC, Nashville, Kansas City, Missouri, Philadelphia and New York could see temperatures soar between 95 and 100 degrees
Think outside the compost box: 10 small steps that have a big environmental impact
Say no to newnessEven if you go out of your way to source the most ethical, eco-friendly products possible, the mantra of “make do and
Front-yard veggie gardeners declare victory
In a win for gardeners everywhere, a Florida couple who battled the state for six years is enjoying the right to replant a vegetable garden
Climate Crisis Lawsuits Expanding Worldwide: ‘A Global Phenomenon’ to Hold Governments and Corporations Accountable
An analysis published Thursday details how lawsuits that aim to push governments to more ambitiously the address the climate emergency and make polluting corporations pay
Puerto Rico Imports 85% of Its Food and Owes $123 Billion in Debt
Puerto Rico’s fertile land is a crop and pesticide poison test site for Monsanto, which was recently sold to Bayer chemical company. Many locals near