by Admin | Jan 2, 2017 | Conservation
Ash trees have a significant impact on the world around them. They have long been used for making tools and furniture, but more importantly, they’re one of the most common trees in Britain and are found throughout Europe and North America. In Europe, they provide...
by Admin | Dec 28, 2016 | Conservation
Both Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau recently announced plans to indefinitely protect massive amounts of shoreline in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans from new offshore oil and gas drilling initiatives. While neither measure will end drilling projects already in motion,...
by Admin | Dec 2, 2016 | Sustainability
Though it tends to get ignored in favor of the more dramatic (and obvious) dangers posed by fossil fuels, the meat industry is a huge contributing factor in global climate change. This happens in a couple of ways. For one, animals like cows produce a lot of methane,...
by Admin | Nov 30, 2016 | Conservation
Researchers in continental Europe and the British Isles have recently made a shocking discovery: Leprosy seems to be endemic among the red squirrel populations of the British Isles. Leprosy affects the skin, lungs, eyes, and parts of the nervous system. It is one of...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2016 | Climate Change, Conservation, Resources
Sharks are an essential part of the ecosystems in which they live. Many operate as apex predators. They are at the top of the food chain and help keep ecosystems balanced by preventing prey animals from spreading too quickly. When sharks have plentiful food and...
