by Expand Your Consciousness
Michelle Toole 
Many of us are aware that balloon releases pose a serious threat to the health of marine wildlife. Unfortunately, too few people understand this. I took the photo above and the others in this article on just one walk along a Mid-Atlantic beach. As you can see, three different balloons washed up along about … Read more
Do you have a passion for the environment, but work in a totally different field and wish you could somehow still contribute to better understanding of issues like climate change or protection of endangered species? Are you looking for interesting activities to do with your kids that might nourish potential lifelong interest in conservation? Do … Read more
Update: Sadly, we have heard that sweet Gidget passed away this summer. Goats of Anarchy posted a moving tribute video to her that you can watch here. While you are on the site, you might consider a contribution to support their wonderful work to give the best life possible for these special needs kids. There … Read more
A remarkable report by the independent think tank, RethinkX, predicts total collapse of the dairy and cattle industries within ten years as traditional dairy and beef products are replaced by cheaper, laboratory-derived micro-organisms programmed to serve as modern equivalents. The report titled, “Rethinking Food and Agriculture 2020-2030 — The Second Domestication of Plants and Animals, … Read more
It is heartening to see the research community continue the quest to find realistic alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. A group at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) continues building on previous work that developed algae-based flip flops and rigid foam used in surfboards. Their latest effort is purifying oil from green microalgae for use … Read more
Close your eyes and imagine the wonderful earthy smell that greets you when you open the door after the first refreshing rainstorm in a long, long time. It’s unmistakable. No matter if you are in Toledo or Toronto, the smell is the same and it has a name: Petrichor.1 It turns out that a central … Read more
There is a wonderful podcast and video series on the BBC News called “People Fixing the World.” Their Facebook page describes it as the “BBC’s solutions programme finding the amazing people tackling some of the world’s toughest problems.” Many of the solutions center on environmental challenges. One of the videos shares a growing urban farming … Read more
We’ve all had fun with virtual visits to an amazing array of museums, theatrical performances, and concerts from around the world. But those of us who yearn to get out and see some farm animals and rich soil may still be wanting. Take heart…we have some terrific live FarmCams lined up just for you! If … Read more
Agility training is a popular sport for people who enjoy more structured activities with their dogs. According to the website of famous dog behavior expert, Cesar Millan, agility training helps your pup realize its innate hunting skills, is great exercise for your pet, helps get the human owner in shape, and strengthens the human-dog bond.1 … Read more
It has long been said that sea turtles eat plastic bags because they look like jellyfish. Matthew Savoca, a doctoral student in Ecology at the University of California Davis, wasn’t content to accept this as the only reason. Surely there was more to it. He devoted his dissertation research to understanding why marine animals confused … Read more