In honor of this month’s theme, “It’s Not Easy Being Green,” here’s a list of thought-provoking, well-done, and controversial documentaries. They explore all areas of the world and investigate both the wonders of nature and human failure at conservation. It sure wasn’t easy for the directors of these five documentaries to create these spectacular films, […]
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Cleaning. It’s one of those inevitable, unglamorous things that we all have to do in life (because let’s face it: If Cinderella can’t make it look glamorous, then there’s no hope). But what if I told you that you could clean and help save the planet at the same time? It’s true! In honor of […]
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Two years ago, when I was seeking summer plans, all I wanted to do was work with animals. I knew I wanted to work at an animal hospital or at a facility that trains animals to work with the disabled; but, unfortunately, internships involving animals all require you to be at least sixteen, and I wasn’t. […]
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I don’t want to alarm you, but bees play an integral part in our ecosystem. In addition to providing us with honey, their pollen fertilizes many of the fruits and vegetables that we eat. In recent years, though, the bee population has been rapidly decreasing in such huge proportions that many scientists and bee professionals […]
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In a world where we have such easy access to information, it’s almost impossible to ignore the pending threat of climate change. The oceans rise, the ozone deteriorates, California dries up like a prune, and floods wash over Malaysia. Those in power hold meetings to discuss solutions, and they try to do damage control on […]
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Those who celebrate Christmas will never fail to argue the importance of a Christmas tree. Its smell, its presence, and the traditions it inspires have created family holiday traditions the world over. However, one argument will always remain: Do I buy a real Christmas tree or a fake one? How should I make a decision […]
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Today is a good day for the environment! President Obama officially designated Bristol Bay (off the southeast coast of Alaska) as a protected wildlife area, which means that it is now unable to be used as a site for oil and gas development! That’s 32.5 million acres of pristine wildlife safe from fracking and drilling! Bristol […]
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If you, unlike the most powerful portion of the people at Fox News, believe that climate scientists actually know stuff and aren’t just pathological schemers bent on making the world a cleaner place simply to boost sales of solar panels or something, then you may have already heard of—or even read—the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s recent […]
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Do you love looking at pets in costumes? Because I sure do. I’m always the crazy one oohing and ahhhing over every picture online of any animal in a crazy costume. To be fair, I love pretty much any video or picture of animals found online. I recently read that Americans spent $330 million on […]
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