Tag: Nature

Mount Shasta: Spirits and Danger on a Sacred California Mountain

Mount Shasta, located near the Oregon border in northern California, holds the distinction of being one of the world’s preeminent sacred mountains. It is recognized as an eligible Native American cultural and cosmological property on the National Register of Historic Places. Artifacts found in… Continue Reading “Mount Shasta: Spirits and Danger on a Sacred California Mountain”

USA Agriculture hit by Catastrophic Floods caused by Global Warming?

The worst agricultural disaster in modern American history with catastrophic flooding is torturing the USA, as the NOAA warns that this will continue through to the end of May. With more than 90% of the upper Mid-West and great planes still covered by nearly… Continue Reading “USA Agriculture hit by Catastrophic Floods caused by Global Warming?”

China’s first vertical forest – home to 500 people and 5,000 trees

China’s first ‘Vertical Forest City’ has been completed, providing a home to around 500 people – and over 5,000 shrubs and trees. Though we may not think of tower blocks as green spaces, Italian architect Stefano Boeri has been disrupting this notion for decades.… Continue Reading “China’s first vertical forest – home to 500 people and 5,000 trees”

Sea Shepherd warns that Destruction of Planet is ‘Out of Control’

Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson has warned human destruction of ecosystems is seriously “out of control” and now impacting us as a species. This is not about saving planet Earth, but this is about saving ourselves from ourselves. Describing the world as “completely… Continue Reading “Sea Shepherd warns that Destruction of Planet is ‘Out of Control’”

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”

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”