Advocacy
Orca: Wolves of the sea
Orcas are apex predators in the oceans around the world. They live in large families called pods, and calves often grow up staying with their whole family for their whole lives. The young adult females raise the next generation of orcas, and the males go off to mate but always return to their moms and extended families.
By Paige Krause 4 years ago in Earth
What is the Future for Our Oceans?
The President of the Pacific nation of Kiribati has stated that his country, with a population of 119,446 (2020), needs to sell off the fishing rights for their World Heritage Marine Park, known as Phoenix Island Protected Area (PIPA) (1), for US145 million to the Chinese government.
By Stacey King4 years ago in Earth
Food for Thought
Agriculture is a very recent development in Australia, an ancient land with a continuous indigenous human civilisation over the past 60,000 years. Yet, this brief period of agriculture has significantly impacted Australia’s ecosystems and the land and water resources that agriculture relies on. The extent and significance of this impact are little understood.
By Stacey King4 years ago in Earth
Ave De Muchos Colores
Blue. Yellow. Red. There were other colors of course, all flashing through the air and in the trees. They seemed to both catch the light and reflect it, turning the forest into a kaleidoscope all around the man in the clearing. He stood there, transfixed by the sight of so many Macaws. The cacophony of their intertwining songs filled the jungle around him, providing a unique music that could not possibly be replicated anywhere else. The humidity was a heavy stifling blanket, but the man couldn't care less. He smiled. Oh, yes. This would do. The amount of money he would bring in from the capture of so many of the birds… he started to sweat harder just thinking about it. The man broke off back through the thick foliage in the direction he had come from, struggling not to get caught on every single snag along the way. His boss would be very happy indeed.
By Curtis Sharp4 years ago in Earth
Silhouettes of Hope
Taking a step outside, I observe as the luscious, wild grasses encapsulate my feet, tickling me slightly. I bask in the warmth the plants beneath me absorbed from the vibrant sun rays. Lucious and deep forest fill the land to the brim. Logwood, mahogany, and cacao trees flourish everywhere. The environment is all but quiet; cicadas chirp, rustling ensues, birds converse. Humidity is not a bothersome factor for it hydrates the environment. The air is clean and smells as though it was handcrafted to perfectly describe the rainforest. A rainbow of colors is separated amongst the flora and fauna who call this land home, creating a natural painting. Looking above, I see the sun, glowing in its brilliant glory while an endless blue hugs the ball of fire like a blanket. Silhouettes of Scarlet Macaws cover the sky, I admire with astonishment, if only my feet could take me to them. The majestic birds possess every color surrounding me right on their own backs. They, amongst all other fauna, live freely in this untouched land. The ecosystem is uninterrupted. All is how it should be, fully functioning. I could spend all day outside, watching the Macaws fly by to wherever they wish to be, and so I do. I sit until the vines and grasses underneath me feel like cement, daylight diminishes, and a new set of noises take place of the ones heard in the day. The aura of the night changes from what I typically know. Feeling as though I had been seated for centuries, I brush aside the suspicion in my brain and find my way to sleep.
By Torie Lakkis4 years ago in Earth
Message from a Macaw
Mario sat on a tree branch in the rain forest he called home. But instead of singing a beautiful song or enjoying the sunshine, he was angry and frustrated at what was going on around him. People wanted to see the parrots and other animals that lived on his island. Mario used to be alright with that. He had liked watching the people. Sometimes he even tried to imitate what they said.
By Rebecca Taylor4 years ago in Earth
Five Unique Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofit Organizations
Have you ever seen a person or a group of people work together to help build a more accepting community for others? Have you seen them reach out to those who are more fortunate financially, so that such donation, whether in kind or in deed, will be useful to people suffering from poverty, illiteracy, hunger, and other such calamities? Have you ever heard the term "fundraising"?
By Michelle Aban4 years ago in Earth
Waste: The way we live
Opening the front door. Taking a few slow steps. Standing outside and feeling the morning breeze on my face, listening to the joyful conversations of the birds. Looking at green trees with rain drops falling slowly down from the leaves. Picking fresh berries and peas growing in the garden. Taking a deep breath in from the fresh and crisp morning air. Looking at the sun rise.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Earth
Our Environment
Waste. Hazardous materials. Toxins all around us. There are efforts to clean them up. Are they enough? Maybe our thinking need to change what do we make and how and why do we make them? From clothing to nuclear weapons. From plastic to drain cleaners. What are the things that we actually need to stay happy and healthy on our earth? I would like to share a little about the Hanford site in Washington State. This is just an example. Examples of waste exists are all over the world.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Earth
