The Mexican family who gave up fishing to monitor and rescue sea turtles
by Astrid Arellano - MongaBay - Creative Commons The Kino Bay Turtle Group is made up of a family of former fishers from the state of Sonora in northwestern Mexico. The group keeps a close watch...
Check for freckles and spots to determine the age of a dolphin
Dolphins develop spots as they age, similar to the fine lines, gray hairs, and hyperpigmentation that humans experience. A recent study has revealed that the onset of these spots is so predictable that it...
Recycling plastic could become simpler with the use of Super Glue.
By pure happenstance, one of mankind's most significant innovations came about in 1942 amidst the United States' entry into World War II following the Pearl Harbor bombing. As the populace rallied to join the...
First Wolverine Sighting Outside of Its Usual Habitat in 30 Years
For the first time in over 30 years, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reports that a wolverine has been sighted outside its typical roaming area. Check out the news for more information.On...
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by Norway police during pro-Sami protest
(The AEGIS Alliance) - On Wednesday, Norwegian police briefly apprehended environmentally conscious activist Greta Thunberg during a rally in Oslo. She was part of a crowd of protesters who were demanding the evacuation of...
Coffee capsules: Brewing up an (in)convenient storm of waste
by Elham Shabahat - MongaBay - Creative Commons Coffee capsules are now ubiquitous: By 2025, the global market for the product is expected to grow to more than $29 billion. These mostly plastic pods are...
Indigenous leader’s court win halts one of Australia’s “dirtiest gas projects”
by Malavika Vyawahare - MongaBay - Creative Commons Indigenous community members from the Tiwi islands off the northern coast of Australia took Santos Limited to court, arguing that the company did not adequately consult traditional...
European Union bill passes to ban imports of deforestation-linked commodities
by André Schröder - MongaBay - Creative Commons Imports of 14 types of commodities into the European Union will soon have to be verified for possible association with deforestation in the countries in which they...
