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Animal welfare groups push US to classify all leopards as endangered
Conservationists are calling on the US to raise the protection level for leopards, severely curbing hunters’ ability to import body parts as trophies Source: Animal welfare groups push US to classify all leopards as endangered | Environment | The Guardian
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The Environmental Movement’s Greatest Success Story: Ozone Layer Begins to Heal
“This is a very positive story,” said Dr. David Fahey, Director of the Chemical Sciences Division at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Earth System Research Laboratory, and a co-chair of the Scientific Assessment Panel of the Montreal Protocol. “The whole world has participated in the control of ozone-depleting substances. All the behind the
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Charlestown Takes a Big Step Towards Conservation
Charlestown, Rhode Island has banned polystyrene containers and single use plastic bags from any event held on municipal property. The ban will be implemented in 2017. Also at the initiative of Town Council Vice President, George Tremblay, the Town Council has allocated $10,000 to to purchase fair trade, eco friendly, reusable tote and beach bags
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President Obama Signs New Toxic Chemical Rules Into Law
President Obama signed a new toxic chemical law which is the first major overhaul in 40 years. This is a great step towards cancer prevention and protection of our health and environment. It has been too long in coming. Congress spent more than three years working on the bill, which rewrites the 1976 Toxic
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Blood Snow May Speed Arctic Melts
Surreal pink snow, caused by red algae. Wondrous, yet cause for concern for Arctic snow. Algae that turn snow pink are microscopic, but they may have a significant effect on snow melts. Source: The Arctic’s pretty but alarming strawberry-pink snow – The Washington Post
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Hawaiian Islands Awash in Ocean Debris, Aerial Pics Show
The Hawaiian Islands have become a magnet for ocean debris, shows a new aerial survey, and the trash includes everything from discarded fishing gear to tires, metal, clothes, and boats. Source: Hawaiian Islands Awash in Ocean Debris, Aerial Pics Show
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Saharan Addax Antelope is in Imminent Danger of Extinction
There are only Three remaining Addax in existence source: IUCN – Saharan Addax antelope faces imminent extinction
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Exploration of the Marianas Reveals Beautiful New Jellyfish Species| Highlight Video
Operating at a depth of approximately eleven thousand feet (2.3 miles), an ROV (remote operated vehicle) controlled by NOAA’s ship the Okeanos Explorer was able to document a previously undiscovered jellyfish species. The Okeanos Explorer is a 224 foot exploratory research vessel with a crew of 46, including mission support, holding multiple ROV’s. The Okeanos Explorer’s latest mission takes place in the Western Pacific; a four
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Lightweight solar platforms stay steady on ocean waves : TreeHugger
Floating solar platforms are would minimize environmental impact and should be a big boost to solar energy use. Heliofloat concept. These floating solar platforms meant for any body of water including the ocean, are lightweight and flexible enough to bob with the waves while remaining steady on the surface, even in rough weather. Source: Lightweight
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Providence, RI -Ranked #8 for seasonal allergies
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has listed Providence, RI as number 8 in a ranking of cities where people are most affected by seasonal allergies. The annual report provides important insights into cities where people are most affected by seasonal symptoms due to environmental factors such as grass, tree and weed pollen.