This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme (SKEP), an initiative seeking to protect threatened species
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Monthly Archives: October 2011
SXSW Eco Conference Brings Unique Perspectives to Environmental Challenges
SXSW (South by Southwest) — known primarily for its annual music festival — applied its creative, unique style to hosting
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California Bans Shark Fin Trade
Last week, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed a historic bill banning the import of shark fins. All imports will
Liberian President Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize was awarded today to three remarkable women who have dedicated their lives to promoting peace
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Small Islands, Big Changes: Freshwater Scarcity in the South Pacific
Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote long ago, “Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Although he was living in England at the
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Newly Discovered Fish Species Named After CI Marine Scientist
A paper recently published in the journal Zootaxa described three new species of coral reef fish found in the waters
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Conservation Deserves More than 2%
If you’re reading this blog, you probably know just how important nature is to our daily lives. For human beings,
Up In Smoke: Urbanization + Climate Change
Now, for the first time in history, more people live in the world’s cities and towns than in rural areas.
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