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Ecojustice, We Did It
We made it! Thanks to all of your help, we surpassed our goal of raising $25,000 in online gifts this month! These gifts were matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous supporter, meaning we’ve raised more than $50,000 to support our fight for a brighter environmental future.
Ecojustice, We Did It
We made it! Thanks to all of your help, we surpassed our goal of raising…
Dark earth could herald a bright future for agriculture and climate
Over the past half century, the world has moved increasingly to industrial agriculture — attempting to maximize efficiency through massive, often inhumane livestock operations; turning huge swaths of land over to monocrops requiring liberal use of fertilizers, pesticides and genetic modification; and reliance on fossil fuel-consuming machinery and underpaid migrant workers. This has contributed to increased greenhouse gas emissions; loss of forests and wetlands that prevent climate change by storing carbon; pollution from runoff and pesticides; antibiotic and pesticide resistance; reduced biodiversity; and soil degradation, erosion and loss.
Dark earth could herald a bright future for agriculture and climate
Over the past half century, the world has moved increasingly to industrial agriculture — attempting…
International Climate Science Coalition Responds To Criticism
Following our recent article by David Suzuki entitled “Broken Records Define the Climate Crisis”, we have been contacted by Tom Harris of the International Climate Science Coalition, Ottawa, Ontario who wanted us to publish the following statement addressing some of the issues raised in the original piece.
International Climate Science Coalition Responds To Criticism
Following our recent article by David Suzuki entitled “Broken Records Define the Climate Crisis”, we…
The Rise of Inuit Activism in a Changing Arctic
Speaking at WWF-Canada’s Ocean Summit held in Ottawa last week, longtime Inuit activist and former president of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Sheila Watt-Cloutier argued that the fate of the Arctic transcends the political, economic and scientific spheres, and should be fought at the legal level, with the language of human rights.
The Rise of Inuit Activism in a Changing Arctic
Speaking at WWF-Canada’s Ocean Summit held in Ottawa last week, longtime Inuit activist and former…
Broken Records Define the Climate Crisis
We’re living in a time of records. More renewable energy came on stream in 2015 than ever — 147 gigawatts, equal to Africa’s entire generating capacity — and investment in the sector broke records worldwide.
Broken Records Define the Climate Crisis
We’re living in a time of records. More renewable energy came on stream in 2015…
Palau joins regional initiative to protect sharks
Palau has become the latest Pacific country to join a regional conservation initiative to protect…
Pew Applauds New Caribbean Shark Sanctuaries
Sharks are safer across the Caribbean Sea, with the announcement of four new shark sanctuaries…
Ecojustice reacts to announcement of federal environmental law review process
Ecojustice issued the following statement about the federal government’s plans for reviewing Canada’s environmental laws to restore credibility to the environmental assessment process:
Ecojustice reacts to announcement of federal environmental law review process
OTTAWA — Ecojustice issued the following statement about the federal government’s plans for reviewing Canada’s…
South Australia sets an example for the country and the world
First-time visitors to Australia are often drawn to the big city attractions of Sydney and Melbourne or the fabulous beaches of Queensland’s Gold Coast. I’ve always had a soft spot for Adelaide in South Australia, a city built more on a human scale, where downtown can be easily navigated on bike, foot or tram. For me, Adelaide’s greatest attraction is a huge market right in the city’s center.
South Australia sets an example for the country and the world
First-time visitors to Australia are often drawn to the big city attractions of Sydney and…
Protecting the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Basin is one of the greatest freshwater ecosystems on Earth. Today, three…
VIDEO – Cradles of Glass
Cradles of Glass is a primer on the glass cloud sponges of British Columbia Canada. These sponges are delicate organisms and are in dire need of protections.
Since production the 9 reef sites mentioned have received some protections and the BC Park reef has received full protections.
VIDEO – Cradles of Glass
Cradles of Glass is a primer on the glass cloud sponges of British Columbia Canada.…
Feed-in tariffs help renewable energy grow
In the early 1990s, Germany launched Energiewende, or “energy revolution,” a program “to combat climate change, avoid nuclear risks, improve energy security, and guarantee competitiveness and growth.” Renewable energy grew from four per cent in 1990 to more than 27 per cent in 2014, including a significant increase in citizen-owned power projects, according to energy think tank Agora Energiewende.
Feed-in tariffs help renewable energy grow
In the early 1990s, Germany launched Energiewende, or “energy revolution,” a program “to combat climate change,…
Cayman’s Coral Nursery Program Launched with High Hopes
Weeks after being set up, coral gardens showing great signs of growth; dive “gardeners” excited…
Oceans of reasons to protect what we love
June 8 marks World Oceans Day, but what if we celebrated oceans every day? Covering more than 70 per cent of Earth’s surface, oceans, more than anything, define our small blue planet. We should celebrate their complex and vibrant ecosystems, life-sustaining services, calming effects and unimaginable diversity, much of which we have not yet even discovered.
Oceans of reasons to protect what we love
June 8 marks World Oceans Day, but what if we celebrated oceans every day? Covering…
Florida Keys Second Annual “Coralpalooza”
On June 4th, Coral Restoration Foundation hosted its second annual “Coralpalooza”. The event, formerly known…
Battle against plastic bags’ contamination an uphill challenge
The adverse impact of plastic bags on the environment and sea life is finally getting some push-back in Canada. On Jan. 1, 2018 Montreal will become the first large Canadian city to ban single-use plastic bags. Shoppers will be allowed to use thicker re-cycled bags that can be re-used again and again.
Battle against plastic bags’ contamination an uphill challenge
The adverse impact of plastic bags on the environment and sea life is finally getting…
Project ART.Reef: World’s first crowdfunded artificial reef
Underwater sculptures in the service of science, environmental restoration and SCUBA divers The University of…
Embark on an Educational Underwater Journey with Global Vision International
For those with a deep love for the ocean and its preservation, Global Vision International, the social…
Ocean Frontiers: 20 Years of Conservation on Grand Cayman’s Pristine East End
A Proud History focused on ocean conservation, highlighted by the establishment of Grand Cayman’s first…
Impacts of Zebra and Quagga Mussels
Zebra and quagga mussels are freshwater bivalves native to the Black Sea region of Eurasia.…
Forward Thinking, Galápagos Islands Marine Sanctuary
As scuba divers, we know that the Galápagos Islands Archipelago is known for the massive…
Earth Day Activities in the Cayman Islands Focus on Conservation
Dive Industry leaders say it is a 365-day commitment to keep Cayman’s environment a major…
A Great Day for the Environment in Egypt
Protecting the marine environment is important to us all as divers (as it should be…
The Next Generation Conservation Project
Indigo Bolandrini, PADI AmbassaDiver is about to embark on her new campaign, a three year…
Adopt a Dive Site this Earth Day with Project AWARE
Project AWARE Divers Pledge to Protect their Underwater Playgrounds On Earth Day, April 22, Project…
School Children In Egypt To Take Part In Beach Clean Up
April 17th and 18th 2016 will see children from the International School in Cairo undertake a…
Silk Sea Goddess In Her Own Paradise Island
As the Executive Director of The Marine Foundation I was delighted to have been invited…
Earth Day 2016: Cayman’s Next Generation Focuses on Sustainability
Under the mentorship of Cayman’s dive operators young Caymanians are motivated to protect the environment…
The Belize Sea Goddess
The Belize Sea Goddess is latest Living Sculpture in the Sea project by The Marine…
Constellation Fleet crew come to the rescue of marine life again
With crew and guests of Constellation Fleet’s MV Leo having disentangled a hawksbill turtle from…
MV Leo crew and guests save turtle
A turtle that had become entangled in a net was saved by crew and guests…
Iconic Red Sea Wreck To Get Permanent Mooring Blocks
Preserving the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm has been being discussed for a long time…
The Body Shop® Saves Bunaken National Park’s Coral Reef
The Body Shop® will supervise the sinking of the ‘Love mermaids’’ statue in the Bunaken…
Video – Sunken Warship Brings Sea Life To Ocean Waters Off San Diego
The wreck of the Canadian destroyer Yukon is a magnet for divers looking for adventure…