Colombia has announced that it will no longer approve any new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the country’s territory, according to a statement released on Nov. 13 by the Ministry of Environment. Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres declared that the entire Colombian Amazon will now become a reserve for renewable natural … [Read more...] about Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in Its Amazon Region
CLIMATE CHANGE
Heartbreaking Video of Two Orcas in Abandoned Marine Park Sparks Global Call for Ethical Ocean Investment
A devastating video from France has captured the world’s attention — and could transform how we approach marine conservation, sustainability funding, and the multi-billion-dollar ocean economy. Two orcas, Wikie (23) and her son Keijo (11), were found floating listlessly in the stagnant waters of the abandoned Marineland of Antibes. The park, once one of Europe’s largest … [Read more...] about Heartbreaking Video of Two Orcas in Abandoned Marine Park Sparks Global Call for Ethical Ocean Investment
Massive Backlash as U.S. Plan to Kill 500,000 Owls Sparks Outrage: “The Dumbest Thing Ever”
A new federal proposal to cull nearly half a million barred owls across California, Oregon, and Washington has ignited a firestorm of criticism — from lawmakers, scientists, and wildlife advocates alike. Many are calling it one of the most controversial wildlife management plans in modern U.S. history. Why the Government Wants to Kill the Owls The plan, introduced under … [Read more...] about Massive Backlash as U.S. Plan to Kill 500,000 Owls Sparks Outrage: “The Dumbest Thing Ever”
The Xerces Blue Butterfly — The First Insect in the U.S. Lost to Human Impact
The Xerces Blue Butterfly (Glaucopsyche xerces) once fluttered across the coastal dunes of San Francisco, its shimmering blue wings lighting up the sandy hills near the ocean. Small and fragile, yet breathtakingly beautiful, it was one of nature’s gems — until it disappeared forever in the early 1940s. A Butterfly of the Coast The Xerces Blue lived exclusively in San … [Read more...] about The Xerces Blue Butterfly — The First Insect in the U.S. Lost to Human Impact
Sea lions are attacking people in the waters off California’s coast. Here’s why
Along some 70 miles of Southern California coastline, the familiar, often playful interactions with sea lions in the water have taken a disturbing turn. Reports are surfacing of these marine mammals, usually a source of delight for swimmers and surfers, exhibiting aggressive behavior and attacking humans. Experts are pointing to a grim reason behind this unsettling change: the … [Read more...] about Sea lions are attacking people in the waters off California’s coast. Here’s why