Category: Ecosystem
Cruiseships visiting Curacao
Today, most ships burn bunker fuel. Typically, this is the dregs left over at the end of the refinery process. It is an environmental nightmare. It is heavy and toxic, doesn’t evaporate, and emits more sulfur than other fuels. Like aviation, shipping isn’t covered… Continue Reading “Cruiseships visiting Curacao”
Oceans getting more Acidic since the Industrial Revolution
Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane released into the atmosphere. For more than 200 years, or since the industrial revolution, the concentration… Continue Reading “Oceans getting more Acidic since the Industrial Revolution”
What share of global CO₂ emissions come from Aviation?
Flying is one of the most carbon-intensive activities — yet it contributes just 2.5% of the world’s carbon emissions. How does this add up? Well, almost everyone in the world does not fly. Studies estimate that just 10% of the world flies in most… Continue Reading “What share of global CO₂ emissions come from Aviation?”
Plan Pisas om Caracasbaai verder te Moderniseren waarbij Vrije Toegang Kustlijn nog verder in Gevaar komt?
Het onderwerp over eigendom en toegankelijkheid van de stranden op de Nederlandse Antillen is al jaren een discussiepunt. Van wie zijn de stranden op Bonaire, Curaçao, etc.? Veel mensen zijn de toegang tot stranden geweigerd. Sommige mensen, eigenaren en uitbaters die aan de kust… Continue Reading “Plan Pisas om Caracasbaai verder te Moderniseren waarbij Vrije Toegang Kustlijn nog verder in Gevaar komt?”
Cristal Meth, Coke and Booze fueling Shale Industry in Texas
The fastest-growing oil region in the USA is fueling not only the second American shale revolution, but it is also fueling a subculture of drug and alcohol abuse among oil field workers. The Permian shale play in West Texas is once again booming with… Continue Reading “Cristal Meth, Coke and Booze fueling Shale Industry in Texas”
Playa Jeremi Restaurant, Beach Front Entree Gebouw & Loop Pier
De plannen om drie authentieke stranden op Curaçao – Playa Jeremi, Playa Lagun en Caracasbaai – te moderniseren, leiden tot een golf van protesten. Lokale bewoners en natuurbeschermers vrezen dat de bouwprojecten de natuur en cultuur van de eilanden onherstelbaar zullen schaden. Hoewel de… Continue Reading “Playa Jeremi Restaurant, Beach Front Entree Gebouw & Loop Pier”
Curacao Public Beach invasion by Tourism Industry @ Lagun Village
The government seated in Fort Amsterdam in Curacao is waving public properties away by developing structures in the middle of the Lagun Beach without a valid building permit? For this reason Stichting Amigu di Natura (KvK # 115369) in Curacao has filed a LOB… Continue Reading “Curacao Public Beach invasion by Tourism Industry @ Lagun Village”
Dopamine keeps Humans on track for Life
Dopamine is known as the feel-good neurotransmitter—a chemical that ferries information between neurons. The brain releases it when we eat food that we crave or while we have sex, contributing to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction as part of the reward system. This important… Continue Reading “Dopamine keeps Humans on track for Life”
Dutch Family Hiding in Basement for 9 Years found by Police
A Dutch family of six who spent nine years living in a basement have been discovered by police in the Netherlands after one of them suddenly turned up at a local pub. Five siblings aged between 18 and 25 along with their sick father have… Continue Reading “Dutch Family Hiding in Basement for 9 Years found by Police”
Celebrate World Animal Day & Fight against Eco-Terrorism
World Animal Day, also known as World Animal Welfare Day or World Animal Protection Day, is a significant annual event on the 4th of October. It’s been celebrated since 1925, garnering an ever-growing international community dedicated to putting an end to the pointless suffering… Continue Reading “Celebrate World Animal Day & Fight against Eco-Terrorism”
San Fransisco deploys plan to Spray Chemtrails into the Air and stop Global Warming
San Fransisco has announced plans to spray chemtrails into the sky as part of a program to block the sun and prevent so-called ‘global boiling.’ The project will be conducted from the deck of an aircraft carrier in the San Francisco Bay, and will… Continue Reading “San Fransisco deploys plan to Spray Chemtrails into the Air and stop Global Warming”
Ecotourism destroys Wildlife Populations & Human Communities
Ecotourism is often considered highly compatible with conservation efforts because it generates revenue through the non-consumptive use of wildlife (in contrast to, e.g., fishing and hunting), while helping to foster a conservation ethic among participants. However, it is becoming clear that human presence in… Continue Reading “Ecotourism destroys Wildlife Populations & Human Communities”
Crickey Amigu di Natura 