Protecting the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Basin is one of the greatest freshwater ecosystems on Earth. Today, three…
Browsing: Environmental News
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Join Project AWARE at DEMA 2015
Save the date and join Project AWARE at DEMA 2015! The team will be offering…
Waterfront Protest Planned in Cayman to Oppose Dredging that will Destroy Acres of Reefs
SAVECAYMAN.ORG organizers say they are not against the cruise berthing facility itself, but they ARE…
Cayman Islands Controversial Berthing Plan
SAVE CAYMAN: Gina Ebanks-Petrie, also Chair of the Cayman Islands Environmental Assessment Board, wants decision-makers…
Dive Against Debris Volunteers on BBC Breakfast
The Dive Against Debris Volunteers UK beach clean at Lansallos goes national, with an item…
The Marine Foundation To Commence Living Sculpture Project In Belize
On May 19th, The Marine Foundation will arrive In Belize to commence their first Living…
Wyland Ocean Realm to Present the State of the Oceans Summit
State of the Oceans Summit III to take place in Orlando during DEMA, November 3rd, 2015…
Cayman Community, Government and Carnival Cruise Lines Turn Out to Support Reef Restoration Project
Local fundraising campaign to finance the project raises $28,000 for supplies and other expenses; Cruise…
Inspiring the Next Generation to Save the Iconic and Endangered Nassau Grouper
As the winter full moon approaches, the Southern Cross Club on Little Cayman prepares for…
Diving and Eco Tourism Businesses Denounce Environmental Devastation
Pyeonchang, Republic of Korea, October 10th, 2014 – 84 companies operating recreational diving and ecotourism…
The Lionfish Dilemma
From the Philippines to Micronesia, lionfish are a common sight throughout the Indo-Pacific, where their…
Sea Shepherd and Ocean Alliance Join Forces in Operation Toxic Gulf
“It has now been three years since the BP toxic waste catastrophe in the Gulf…
Banned from the Red Sea
Great news below from HEPCA following my recent post about disgusting, shameful practices by supposed…