Environment Archives - Page 82 of 133

Sep 1 2015 | karol orzechowski

Creating Responsive Conservation Policy

Protecting tigers requires large tracts of land and the cooperation of local communities. Getting people on board is a complex but not impossible process. READ MORE

Aug 25 2015 | karol orzechowski

The End of Captive Zoo Breeding

Captive breeding programs in zoos have reached the limit of their effectiveness, and population growth is declining. Where do we go from here? READ MORE

Aug 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Laws Are Not Enough To Protect Endangered Sea Turtles

In Madagascar, the laws in place are not enough to protect sensitive marine wildlife. Animals are still being illegally killed due to inadequate enforcement. READ MORE

Aug 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Meat Eaters Produce Double the Greenhouse Gases as Vegans

A survey of over 55,000 participants found that consuming meat produces 50% more GHGs than vegetarian diets, and vegan diets produce significantly less again. READ MORE

Aug 16 2015 | karol orzechowski

Cultured Meat As An Ecological Solution

If all meat produced in the EU-27 was replaced by cultured meat, GHG emissions would be reduced by 98.8%, land use 99.7%, and water use 94% compared to current meat production practices. READ MORE

Aug 13 2015 | karol orzechowski

What Do Tuna Fishing Statistics Tell Us About Tuna Themselves?

50 years of tuna statistics show that some species prefer more complex environments, while others decide where to live based on availability of chlorophyll. READ MORE

Aug 2 2015 | karol orzechowski

Ecotourism is a Delicate Balancing Act

Effective and successful ecotourism programs are a complex dance between environmental conservation, local economics, and tourist desires. READ MORE

Jul 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Tension Between Wind Power and Birds

Wind power causes fewer bird fatalities than other forms of energy production, but it needs to be better understood before it's deployed more broadly. READ MORE