Category: Environment and Conservation

  • The Beartooth Model: Bridging Financial Tools with Environmental Conservation

    The Beartooth Model: Bridging Financial Tools with Environmental Conservation

    In Episode 68 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Robert Keith, the Founder and Managing Principal of Beartooth, on how environmental stewardship can be synonymous with financial gains. Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastLearn more about the podcast here. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or…

  • How the Sierra Club Works

    How the Sierra Club Works

    The Sierra Club acts as an environmental advocate but also promotes adventure and shared wilderness experiences. The combination of advocacy and fun distinguishes the organization from environmental groups that focus solely on legislation or protest. The Sierra Club’s Scottish-born founder, John Muir, embodied the organization’s dual principles of conservation and exploration. After losing an eye…

  • What Are Single-use Plastics and Should They Be Banned?

    What Are Single-use Plastics and Should They Be Banned?

    Think banning all of this plastic is overkill? There are some very solid reasons why it makes sense. First, plastic in landfills just doesn’t go away. According to Weldon, a plastic bag takes 10 to 20 years to degrade, while a plastic bottle takes almost 500 years. And, even when it’s “gone,” its remnants remain.…

  • Are Bug Zappers Bad News?

    Are Bug Zappers Bad News?

    “” Bug zappers emit a high-intensity UV light that attracts all insects, indiscriminately killing bugs, including pollinators, that can be beneficial to our environment. Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Key Takeaways Bug zappers are not effective at reducing mosquito populations and can actually harm beneficial insects. They primarily attract and kill harmless insects, disrupting local ecosystems…

  • UM Launches Campaign to Build Environment and Conservation Hub

    UM Launches Campaign to Build Environment and Conservation Hub

    MISSOULA – The University of Montana Foundation and the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation announce the launch of “Treasure Montana: Cultivating Our Tomorrow,” a fundraising campaign to safeguard and sustain Montana’s vibrant landscapes, natural resources and ecosystems. “At its heart, this campaign is about the responsibility to steward our environment, connecting all of…

  • Author of new book The Conservative Environmentalist says conservation, love of environment is at heart of conservatism

    Author of new book The Conservative Environmentalist says conservation, love of environment is at heart of conservatism

    Chamber Business News sat down recently with Benji Backer, the founder of the American Conservation Coalition and the author of The Conservative Environmentalist: Common Sense Solutions for a Sustainable Future, which will be released Apr. 16. Here’s part 1 of our conversation. Portions have been edited for clarity. Chamber Business News: What is the American…

  • Conservationists condemn France’s protest over UK’s bottom-trawling ban

    Conservationists condemn France’s protest over UK’s bottom-trawling ban

    France has been accused of hypocrisy by conservationists over a fresh post-Brexit dispute with the UK over fishing rights. France launched an official protest after the UK banned bottom trawling from parts of its territorial waters last month, with the aim of protecting vulnerable habitats. The ban on bottom trawling – a hugely damaging fishing…

  • Earth Day 2024: Q&As with Children’s Authors Centering Environmental Conservation

    Earth Day 2024: Q&As with Children’s Authors Centering Environmental Conservation

    In celebration of Earth Day, three authors shared the value of protecting nature, spotlighting environmental activists, and inspiring young readers to take action. Ann E. Burg Why was it important to you to create a book addressing environmental conservation for young readers? Environmental conservation should be important to all of us, but I’m convinced that…

  • Abu Dhabi’s efforts for migratory specious conservation recognised by UN

    Abu Dhabi’s efforts for migratory specious conservation recognised by UN

    UN recognises the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi’s offers in conservation of migratory species. Image Credit: ADMO Also in this package In pictures: Millions across North America marvel at solar eclipse Photos: Worshippers attend last Friday prayer of Ramadan at the Prophet’s Mosque Photos: Shurooq completes expansion of its Kingfisher and Al Badayer eco retreats Photos:…

  • Inside Georgia Aquarium: The Biggest Aquarium in the U.S.

    Inside Georgia Aquarium: The Biggest Aquarium in the U.S.

    Sand Filters The sand filters are similar to what you would find in a home swimming pool, but on a much larger scale. The pumps force water through the sand and the sand traps debris. The system can automatically back-wash sluggish filters, and the staff changes the sand periodically. Protein Skimmers “” The protein skimmer…