Browsing: Eco Bits

The giant Galapagos Turtles were once on the brink of extinction with a population of only 15 left. After being bred for more than…

It has recently been found that in areas of the Arctic with no human inhabitants or activity, there is now…

Persistent organic pollutants, or POPs, are chemicals that have serious, long-lasting effects on human and wildlife health. POPs are easily…

A new study demonstrates how nature plays an important role in reducing plastic pollution. Seagrass ‘Neptune balls,’ which are naturally…

Voted one of the most sustainable cities in the United States, Seattle ranks high on the list of green cities.…

Highlighting the importance of sustainability, children in Sweden are being exposed to various environmental topics. Public schools in Sweden are…

Much of the garbage thrown into the sea ends up reduced to tiny plastic particles. It collects in fish and…

The honey bee is a marvel. A worker bee (always a female) can in its short lifetime be a nurse…

Billions of pounds of food are wasted each year, due in part to confusion over date labelling. It’s important to…

The Smog Free Project is a long term campaign for clean air in which the Smog Free Tower uses patented…

Domestic cats are a major threat to birds, particularly songbirds, in all human-inhabited areas. Domestic cats are estimated to kill…

The Plastic Bank provides an opportunity for the world to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. They apply…

Humans need nature. Engaging with nature restores cognitive function, reduces stress, and provides opportunities for physical activity, reducing the prevalence…

Aquaculture is promoted as a sustainable alternative to wild-caught fish. Fish farming makes it easier to monitor environmental crimes and…

Antibacterial soap may seem like a good idea for your hands, but it’s really not great for the environment. Once…

Nonhuman primates, our closest living relatives, face an extinction crisis. Over 65% of the world’s 514 primate species are threatened…

Coral reefs are among the most vulnerable, biodiverse and productive ecosystems of the world and they’re currently threatened by multiple-impacts…

How we grow and eat protein is key to many health and sustainability challenges confronting our food system. Over 800…

It’s important to know that the vast majority of plastic is never recycled. Recycling of single-use plastic is an exaggeration…

The Chesapeake Bay and the living systems it supports remain in dismally poor condition, with fisheries in decline and drinking…

An NHTSA survey found that over 12% of all passenger vehicles in the US (2004-2011 models) have at least one…

Agriculture is responsible for one third of climate change, largely due to eight particularly bad commodities. One of these is…

We have to change what we eat if we are to preserve a livable climate on Earth. More than two-thirds…