Half-Earth
E. O. Wilson wrote ‘Half-Earth’ to teach people about the 18 biomes needed for a healthy earth. He also presented the idea of using half the earth’s resources. It’s going […]
Nature
Hawaii Plant Die-Off
Hawaii has the largest plant die off of any state since 1900. Three species of plants have died off each year-500 times faster than they would naturally. https://envirobites.org/2019/06/25/finally-a-global-documentation-of-plant-extinction-in-the-anthropocene/ It’s going
Amazon Deforestation Continues
Amazon Deforestation continues. The Amazon is one of 18 biomes necessary for a healthy earth. https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/06/05/we-are-literally-sawing-branch-we-all-live-amazon-deforestation-increasing-under It’s going to take all of us.
Help the Butterfly Population
What can you do today to support increasing our butterfly population? Assisting the butterfly population is as easy as buying native plants from a plant nursery and planting them in
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
There is a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Lack of oxygen prevents bacteria from being consumed, and lack of storms prevents mixing between the warmer and cooler waters.
Only 22 Vaquita Porpoises Remain
Only 22 vaquita porpoises remain. Mexican authorities search the ocean each night for the remaining 22 vaquita porpoises to ensure their safety. https://www.google.com/amp/s/phys.org/news/2019-03-mexico-vaquita-porpoises.amp It’s going to take all of us.
More Plants Extinct on Earth
Nearly 600 plant species have gone extinct in the past 250 years. 571 extinct plant species is four times higher than the official listing kept by the International Union for the Conservation
Plants are Going Extinct at an Alarming Rate
Twice as many plants have gone extinct as other organisms. An estimated 600 plants have gone extinct since the 1800s. Plants underpin and provide key resources for all other life