Today Is World Elephant Day Take the Pledge
Celebrate the life of earth’s largest land mammal –and pledge your support – to stop the poaching of elephants for their tusks and loss of their habitat. Take the pledge: […]
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Aug 12 World Elephant Day Take the Pledge
Celebrate the life of earth’s largest land mammal –and pledge your support – to stop the poaching of elephants for their tusks and loss of their habitat. Take the pledge: […]
Thought Leaders: Elizabeth Kolbert (Extinction)
The New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert has twice in recent years written epic works on the fragility of the planet – and life on it. In a recent commentary, (July […]
Thought Leaders: David W. Orr
Oberlin College’s Sears Distinguished Professor David Orr is eloquent and plainspoken about the state of the world – and the failures of governance to deal with the most meaningful and far-reaching […]
Watch the Videos! Goldman Environmental Prize 2014
The Goldman Environmental Prize winners were announced April 28 in San Francisco– 6 environmental heroes from 5 continents! You can watch the videos introducing each of the prize winners — […]
Earth Week Heroes 2014: 3 Men, Their Legacy
This year we lost three brilliant lights who will be remembered long after their time, both for their natural gifts and their passion for nature, social and environmental justice, […]
Earth Week Heroes 2014: Dr. Dee Boersma
During Earth Week, Green News Update will share stories of 10 people, places and projects that you’ll want to follow. They deserve our attention and support. First up: Dr. Dee […]
Whalehunting: Court Strikes Down Japan’s Claim + Update
Whales and Aussies victorious! In a decision today, The International Court of Justice (ICJ -The Hague) struck down Japan’s claim that its whalehunting forays are for science. Japan has been […]
Animals at Risk: Tiger Torture & Slaughter in China
Britain’s Guardian Newspaper reports: ” Police in the port city of Zhanjiang, in the southern province of Guangdong, China, seized a freshly slaughtered tiger and multiple tiger products in a raid […]
Animals at Risk: Rhino Anti-Poaching Campaign
Philanthropist Howard Buffett is donating $24 million to South Africa’s parks for a 30-month campaign to stanch the rhino poaching trade, according to a Reuters news report. The goal is […]
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