In 2016, the South African government set an ambitious goal: increase the area of protected waters in the country from 0.4% to 5%. The mission’s title, Operation Phakisa, translates to “hurry up” and was implemented in order to uphold the ecological and economic integrity of the country’s marine resources. Just under 3 years later, in October 2018, the South African Cabinet has ...
Flexitarianism: An Environmentally Friendly Compromise
There are numerous ways that vegan and vegetarian diets can benefit your body, the environment, and the lives of animals. However, due to an array of medical, socioeconomic, and personal reasons, eliminating animal products may not be feasible for everyone. Fortunately, researchers have suggested a more accessible way to reduce worldwide water usage, pollution, emissions, and ...
100 Years of Success in Michigan
Elk are such a large part of Michigan’s history that they are even featured on the state’s flag. Unfortunately, this popularity is what led to the elk’s demise. In the 1800s, the elk population in Michigan was comprised of a subspecies known as eastern elk, which were targeted for rampant and unrestricted market hunting. Market hunting is illegal today and involves hunting ...
The Dark Side of Balloons
Single-use plastics have been attracting a lot of attention lately. Starbucks has converted to strawless lids, Kroger is phasing out plastic bags, and plastic water bottles have long since gone out of style. Environmental movements are putting pressure on companies and lawmakers all over the world in an effort to reduce plastic waste. Another threat to the environment is one ...
Florida collaborates with NASA to investigate algae problem
This summer, residents of Florida’s East Coast have been anxiously watching their waterways for signs of algae. Forming the base of the food chain, algae are a group of both visible and microscopic plants that produce approximately half of our Earth’s oxygen. While they are a critical component of our environment, algae can occasionally grow out of control, forming a harmful ...
