Conservation

Alaskan Brown Bears Frolic In Waterfall

Katmai National Park, Alaska Brooks falls Bears are undeniably one of nature’s most majestic animals. It was fortunate that one of the wildlife cameras in Katmai National Park and Preserve, directed at Brooks Falls, was able to catch such a glimpse into the daily lives of the native Brown Bears. Katmai National Park and Preserve…

Prevent Lyme Disease; Get an Opossum (part 1)

With the population of deer ticks reaching record numbers, and their habitat range ever expanding, it is no surprise that tick borne diseases are increasingly on the rise. If you are like me and love to be outside or if you have pets that like to hang around in your yard, eventually you are going…

Naled Overkill for Zika Virus -Alternatives Available

The pesticide, Naled, which killed millions of bees during a spray to control Zika carrying mosquitoes in South Carolina is carcinogenic and very toxic. It has been implicated in pediatric brain cancer. There are much safer adultacide and larvacide alternatives to Naled. As of August 31, 2016, acourding to South Carolina Department of Health and Environment…

With disappearing sea ice, polar bears spend more time on land

When you picture climate change, you might recall images of emaciated polar bears, or more likely, a polar bear clutching a small piece of ice amid the ocean. Polar bears have become the posterchild of climate change for many people, and this isn’t surprising. Polar bears spend the majority of their lives on sea ice,…

Bats and Wind Turbines

Author: Mary Bates  – In laudable efforts to counter climate change, many countries around the world are turning to renewable energy sources, such as wind. Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with wind turbines being installed in large numbers across the globe. Yet these efforts may come at a great cost…

Prevent Lyme Disease; Get an Opossum (part 2)

If you missed the beginning portion of this article, Check out part one in our Healthy Environment section. As I explained in the previous article, while you might not readily be able to get an opossum, do not chase them away if you are lucky enough to have one show up. Opossums are hugely beneficial. As…