Searchable list of all of Trump’s executive actions

This may be truly useful if you're interested in our economy, the climate crisis, education, or any other issue that affects your life and the future of you and your progeny. https://www.businessinsider.com/all-of-trumps-executive-actions-orders-memos-proclamations-interactive-2020-12

World’s largest iceberg heading for South Georgia

Click thru for the photos that are of National Geographic's useful high quality. This is an event of a size and effect that's difficult to imagine. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2020/12/world-largest-iceberg-a68-heading-for-south-georgia-wildlife/ The world’s largest iceberg is headed for South Georgia Island—and its wildlife Scientists worry the iceberg could be a “taste of things to come” as Antarctica begins to … Continue reading World’s largest iceberg heading for South Georgia →

A hidden trove of coral that’s escaped destruction (so far)

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/15/happy-corals-climate-crisis-sanctuary-teeming-with-life-found-off-east-africa? 'Happy corals': climate crisis sanctuary teeming with life found off east Africa Rare discovery of reef cooled by channels formed during creation of Kilimanjaro is ‘something to hope for’, say scientists Coral reef off the shore of Tanzania, where scientists have discovered an area where cool water is protecting marine life. Photograph: Michael Markovina/WCS by … Continue reading A hidden trove of coral that’s escaped destruction (so far) →

Same 3 companies biggest plastic polluters: Coke, Pepsi, Nestle

Do you buy products sold in these single use plastic containers? Why? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/07/coca-cola-pepsi-and-nestle-named-top-plastic-polluters-for-third-year-in-a-row Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestlé named top plastic polluters for third year in a row Companies accused of “zero progress” on reducing plastic waste, with Coca-Cola ranked No 1 for most littered products Coca-Cola bottle on a beach in Mull, Scotland. The company … Continue reading Same 3 companies biggest plastic polluters: Coke, Pepsi, Nestle →

Wildlife overpasses work — let’s build more

https://www.thedrive.com/news/37792/cameras-show-utahs-i-80-wildlife-overpass-is-working-now-lets-build-more-of-them Cameras Show Utah's I-80 Wildlife Overpass Is Working. Now Let's Build More of Them Great photos proving that all shapes and sizes of critters use the overpass if you click thru to the article. https://www.thedrive.com/news/37792/cameras-show-utahs-i-80-wildlife-overpass-is-working-now-lets-build-more-of-them More animals in the wild and fewer collisions with motorists. Sounds like a win-win. By Jerry Perez November 24, … Continue reading Wildlife overpasses work — let’s build more →

Most of Florida’s coral reefs already dead

This is one of the worse hit areas but others, world-wide, are not in much better shape. And why should we care? Because shallow water reefs provide food and shelter-filled homes for smaller fish that, in turn, feed the bigger fish we are increasingly relying on for our own food. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/18/coral-reefs-florida-dire-outlook 'Dire outlook': scientists say … Continue reading Most of Florida’s coral reefs already dead →

Plastic waste still a threat to marine life

Other threats -- warming of ocean waters, changing of the currents, reduction of food in the ocean due to overfishing -- are equal (or greater) risks to ocean animals, but plastic is still a big risk and something individuals can do something about. These Items in Your Home Are Harming America’s Sea Animals A new … Continue reading Plastic waste still a threat to marine life →

A generational divide on whether the climate is a crisis

This article strikes me as incredibly sad. I'm known among my friends for being environmentally conscious, but that status should not be rare in my generation or those above age 30. But, unfortunately, I think this article paints an accurate portrait of the vast gulf in level of concern between the young who will be … Continue reading A generational divide on whether the climate is a crisis →