Environment
Indigenous people of Brazil protest as lawmakers vote to limit their land rights
June 1, 2023
Indigenous people of Brazil protest as lawmakers vote to limit their land rights
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A proposition has been sanctioned by legislators in Brazil, which critics contend will undermine the rights of Indigenous lands and environmental conservation.The approval on the…
Snorkeler pries jaws of crocodile off his head to survive vicious attack
May 30, 2023
Snorkeler pries jaws of crocodile off his head to survive vicious attack
An Australian man who was snorkeling near North Queensland’s coast managed to survive an attack by a saltwater crocodile on May 27, by removing the reptile’s jaws from his head.…
The Mexican family who gave up fishing to monitor and rescue sea turtles
May 9, 2023
The Mexican family who gave up fishing to monitor and rescue sea turtles
by Astrid Arellano – MongaBay – Creative CommonsThe 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…
Check for freckles and spots to determine the age of a dolphin
March 24, 2023
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…
Recycling plastic could become simpler with the use of Super Glue.
March 24, 2023
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…
First Wolverine Sighting Outside of Its Usual Habitat in 30 Years
March 24, 2023
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…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by Norway police during pro-Sami protest
March 1, 2023
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…
Coffee capsules: Brewing up an (in)convenient storm of waste
December 20, 2022
Coffee capsules: Brewing up an (in)convenient storm of waste
by Elham Shabahat – MongaBay – Creative CommonsCoffee capsules are now ubiquitous: By 2025, the global market for the product is expected to grow to more than $29 billion.These mostly plastic…
Indigenous leader’s court win halts one of Australia’s “dirtiest gas projects”
September 24, 2022
Indigenous leader’s court win halts one of Australia’s “dirtiest gas projects”
by Malavika Vyawahare – MongaBay – Creative CommonsIndigenous community members from the Tiwi islands off the northern coast of Australia took Santos Limited to court, arguing that the company did not…
European Union bill passes to ban imports of deforestation-linked commodities
September 15, 2022
European Union bill passes to ban imports of deforestation-linked commodities
by André Schröder – MongaBay – Creative CommonsImports of 14 types of commodities into the European Union will soon have to be verified for possible association with deforestation in the countries…
