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Endangered Animal Species: Bog Turtle

Posted on May 25, 2020May 20, 2020 by akadrie

Thousands of endangered species around the world are on the brink of extinction. And human beings are bio-diversity’s greatest enemy: we’re responsible for the endangered status of 99% of at-risk Read More …

Posted in SustainabilityTagged conservation, endangered species, NetCreditLeave a comment

Environmental Organizations

Posted on July 18, 2018June 27, 2018 by Patricia Beaumont

Haunting the minds of millions of people around the globe, environmental problems are today very crucial in our society. Many international organizations have undertaken various projects to help mitigating the Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged conservation, Council, Elephants, Forest, Greenpeace, Nature, Organization, Stewardsip, World1 Comment

Sustainable Dying

Posted on January 31, 2018December 18, 2017 by Patricia Beaumont

SUSTAINABLE DYING Today, I have some tips about sustainable post-mortem arrangements. I know it’s morbid, but I think it’s something we often don’t consider very deeply until it’s too late, Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged conservation, donate, organs, treeLeave a comment

Student’s Corner

Posted on October 4, 2013February 26, 2014 by student

Did you know that the average American uses almost 2,000 gallons of water a day? Water is an essential part of our daily lives, yet a lot of the water Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged conservation, Environment, reduce, Sustainability, water1 Comment

Student’s Corner

Posted on August 30, 2013February 26, 2014 by student

For my very last Student’s Corner, I wanted to share some fun (and adorable) news! Wharton Media, together with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, U.C. Santa Cruz, U.C. Davis, the U.S. Geological Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged animals, conservation, otters, sea otters2 Comments

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