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Don’t blame God or nature. We’re the culprits
Traditionally, we’ve labelled events over which we have no influence or control “acts of God” or “natural disasters.” But what’s “natural” about climate-induced disasters today? Scientists call the interval since the Industrial Revolution the “Anthropocene,” a period when our species hasbecome the major factor altering the biological, physical and chemical properties of the planet on a geological scale. Empowered by fossil fuel–driven technologies, a rapidly growing human population and an insatiable demand for constant growth in consumption and the global economy, our species is responsible for the calamitous consequences.
Don’t blame God or nature. We’re the culprits
Traditionally, we’ve labelled events over which we have no influence or control “acts of God”…
Renewable energy isn’t perfect, but it’s far better than fossil fuels
In their efforts to discredit renewable energy and support continued fossil fuel burning, many anti-environmentalists…
Blood Water: British Columbia’s Dirty Salmon Farming Secret
Tavish Campbell’s video of investigative dives at two farmed salmon processing plants reveal a shocking and horrendous secret hidden below the surface.
Blood Water: British Columbia’s Dirty Salmon Farming Secret
Tavish Campbell’s video of investigative dives at two farmed salmon processing plants reveal a shocking…
Corporate influence inflames political cynicism
One of the most popular boys answered, “I hope to go into politics.” We were delighted because we knew he wanted to make the world and Canada better, and we admired him for it.
Corporate influence inflames political cynicism
In 1952, my Grade 10 civics teacher asked us what we hoped to become as…
WWF-New Zealand Excited to Announce 2017 Conservation Innovation Award Winner
Out of a record-breaking 47 entries, the three winning ideas of WWF-New Zealand’s 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards, announced tonight are: a high-tech thermal imaging solution for invasive species’ management; a device that detects real-time E. coli contamination in freshwater; and an innovation that combines thermal imaging and artificial intelligence for a predator free New Zealand.
WWF-New Zealand Excited to Announce 2017 Conservation Innovation Award Winner
Out of a record-breaking 47 entries, the three winning ideas of WWF-New Zealand’s 2017 Conservation…
Conservation Innovation Winner Set to Revolutionise E-coli Freshwater Management
The real risk of E. coli freshwater contamination is under the New Zealand spotlight, and now there’s a new game-changer solution on the way to revolutionise how Kiwis can take action in the national freshwater emergency.
Conservation Innovation Winner Set to Revolutionise E-coli Freshwater Management
The real risk of E. coli freshwater contamination is under the New Zealand spotlight, and…
Site C exposes economic folly of flooding farmland
As many countries move away from big hydro projects, B.C.’s government must decide whether to continue work on the Site C dam. The controversial megaproject would flood a 100-kilometre stretch of the Peace River Valley and provide enough power for the equivalent of about 500,000 homes.
Site C exposes economic folly of flooding farmland
As many countries move away from big hydro projects, B.C.’s government must decide whether to…
U.S. climate report leaves little room for doubt
It seems odd that a major U.S. government climate report released November 3 didn’t receive more media attention. But then, the main thing newsworthy about the Climate Science Special Report is that it was released at all, apparently without political interference.
U.S. climate report leaves little room for doubt
It seems odd that a major U.S. government climate report released November 3 didn’t receive…
VIDEO: Blue Planet II
Blue Planet II is due for release in 2017. This series is about natural history, and like its predecessor, The Blue Planet (2001), it is narrated by naturalist Sir David Attenborough.
VIDEO: Blue Planet II
Blue Planet II is due for release in 2017. This series is about natural history, and like its…
Oil spills pose unacceptable threats to marine life
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says oil pipelines have no place in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest. Opponents of the approved Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion to the West Coast and the cancelled Energy East pipeline to the East Coast argue pipelines and tankers don’t belong in any coastal areas. Research led by the Raincoast Conservation Foundation confirms the threat to marine mammals in B.C. waters from a seven-fold increase in tanker traffic is considerable.
Oil spills pose unacceptable threats to marine life
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says oil pipelines have no place in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest.…
New Zealand Sea Lion Research Shows More Action Needed to Address Fishing Threat
New research shows that more action is needed to reduce accidental catch of endangered New Zealand sea lions in fishing nets, said environmental organsiation WWF-New Zealand.
NZ Sea Lion Research Shows More Action Needed to Address Fishing Threat
New research shows that more action is needed to reduce accidental catch of endangered New…
It’s time to nix neonics
The Canadian government is banning plastic microbeads in toiletries. Although designed to clean us, they’re polluting the environment, putting the health of fish, wildlife and people at risk. Manufacturers and consumers ushered plastic microbeads into the marketplace, but when we learned of their dangers, we moved to phase them out.
It’s time to nix neonics
The Canadian government is banning plastic microbeads in toiletries. Although designed to clean us, they’re…
Exhibition: Gulf of St Lawrence – Log 2, American Bank
In the coming weeks, The Scuba News Canada will be featuring videos by Oceana Canada on the exploration of the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Exhibition: Gulf of St Lawrence – Log 2, American Bank
In the coming weeks, The Scuba News Canada will be featuring videos by Oceana Canada…
Project AWARE Charity Auction: Online Bidding Now Open
To celebrate Project AWARE®’s Silver Jubilee with the dive community, we have some fantastic prizes…
Scientist Interview: Lauren Peel, University of Western Australia
Lauren Peel has a BSc (Hons.) in Zoology from University of Western Australia. She is currently a PhD candidate in marine biology at University of Western Australia and project leader for The Manta Trust and Save Our Seas Foundation’s Seychelles Manta Ray Project.
Scientist Interview: Dr Nathan Hart, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
Dr Nathan Hart is an expert in comparative neurobiology and specialises in animal sensory systems. He completed his PhD on colour vision in birds at the University of Bristol, UK, before moving Australia in 1999. He’s since worked on the visual systems of various animals, and more recently has been working with sharks. We interviewed him about his very interesting career history.
Chefs, Seafood Industry Leaders and Oceana Canada Help Combat Seafood Fraud
Chefs, restaurant owners and sustainable seafood leaders from across the country have added their names to an open letter urging the government take action to stop seafood fraud. By improving boat-to-plate traceability, the government can help ensure that all fish sold in Canada is honestly labelled, legally caught and fully traceable.
Chefs, Seafood Industry Leaders and Oceana Canada Help Combat Seafood Fraud
Chefs, restaurant owners and sustainable seafood leaders from across the country have added their names…
Environmental groups welcome big marine protection announcement by Niue, and call on NZ to up its game
Kermadec Campaign Partners WWF-New Zealand, Forest & Bird and The Pew Charitable Trusts welcomed the Niue government’s announcement today that it plans to create a large marine protected area covering 40% of its exclusive economic zone, and called on New Zealand to do more to protect the ocean.
Environmental groups welcome big marine protection announcement by Niue, and call on NZ to up its game
Kermadec Campaign Partners WWF-New Zealand, Forest & Bird and The Pew Charitable Trusts welcomed the…
Bye-bye, bug splatter: Is this the new silent spring?
Masses of monarch butterflies fluttering across Toronto’s waterfront. Painted ladies (often mistaken for monarchs) descending on Montreal. Combined with the hottest September ever recorded in the Great Lakes region, it’s been a strange time in Eastern Canada. We should savour the joys of these captivating critters while we can, because their future — and that of insects generally — is uncertain.
Bye-bye, bug splatter: Is this the new silent spring?
Masses of monarch butterflies fluttering across Toronto’s waterfront. Painted ladies (often mistaken for monarchs) descending…
Turtles in Laamu – Safe and Protected – again!
Building upon the success of Laamu’s first ever inter-island Turtle Festival in 2016, the entire community recently came together for the second Laamu Turtle Festival. The event took place on the local island of Gan, and was jointly organized by the Gan Island Council, Laamu Atoll Police Department and Six Senses Laamu. This year’s theme was once again Turtles in Laamu – Safe and Protected, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of sea turtles and providing a platform for community engagement about greater marine conservation.
Search is on for the next environmental game-changers
As of today, 17 entries have been logged from across the country for WWF-New Zealand’s 2017 Conservation Innovation Awards, including Dunedin, Nelson, Auckland, Raglan, Kerikeri, Hamilton, Martinborough, Wellington and Waikanae. And we are welcoming many more entries.
Search is on for the next environmental game-changers
As of today, 17 entries have been logged from across the country for WWF-New Zealand’s…
Great Kererū Count has flown
The GKC team asked needs New Zealanders across the county to keep their eyes on the skies to help build up a comprehensive picture of where our native pigeon is – and isn’t – found. www.greatkererucount.nz
Great Kererū Count has flown
The 2017 Great Kererū Count (GKC) closed on 1st October and early results are in.…
Environmentalism is a way of being, not a discipline
I’m often introduced as an environmentalist. I prefer to be called a father, grandfather, scientist or author, as these terms provide insight into my motivation. Environmentalism isn’t a discipline or specialty like law, medicine, plumbing, music or art. It’s a way of seeing our place in the world and recognizing that our survival, health and happiness are inextricably dependent on nature. To confront today’s environmental crises, everyone — garage mechanics, construction workers, dentists, politicians and judges — has to see the world through an environmental lens.
Environmentalism is a way of being, not a discipline
I’m often introduced as an environmentalist. I prefer to be called a father, grandfather, scientist…
PADI Joins Global Ghost Gear Initiative
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s largest recreational diver training organization, has…
Nationwide search for conservation innovators kicks off
The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s greatest environmental challenges, such as freshwater quality, climate change, species decline and invasive pests.
Nationwide search for conservation innovators kicks off
The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s…
CO2 and food: We can’t sacrifice quality for quantity
Bigger isn’t always better. Too much of a good thing can be bad. Many anti-environmentalists throw these simple truths to the wind, along with caution.