Articles for category: Conservation

Natural water fall regulating climate

The Climate Crisis Explained What Teens Can Do to Help the Planet Right Now

Maria Faith Saligumba

The climate crisis refers to the significant changes in global climates largely attributed to human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels that increase greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to rising global temperatures, ice melting, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. Understanding the science behind the climate ...

7 Smells That Drive Rats and Mice Out of Your Home

7 Smells That Drive Rats and Mice Out of Your Home

Kristina

There’s something unsettling about hearing tiny paws scurrying across your floor late at night. Rats and mice are more than just unwelcome guests. They carry disease, contaminate food, and multiply at an alarming rate. Traditional pest control methods often involve harsh chemicals or traps that can be unpleasant to deal with. Yet what if you ...

Deer laying on a dirt field in a wildlife conservation park.

The Impact of Illegal Wildlife Trade: How Can We Stop the Poaching Crisis?

Trizzy Orozco

The illegal wildlife trade is a devastating global crisis, impacting biodiversity, threatening endangered species, and fueling environmental destruction. Valued at an estimated $7 to $23 billion annually, it is one of the largest black markets in the world, rivaling the trafficking of drugs, arms, and humans. Species such as elephants, rhinoceroses, tigers, and pangolins are ...

Sustainable clothing, assorted clothes in wooden hangers

From Fast Fashion to Sustainable Clothing: How Young Adults Can Make Fashion More Eco-Friendly

Annette Uy

Fast fashion refers to the rapid production of inexpensive clothing by mass-market retailers, which often leads to negative environmental and social consequences. This business model prioritizes quick turnover of high-trend products and frequent release of new collections, encouraging a culture of disposability. The environmental toll is significant, with the fashion industry contributing to approximately 10% ...

Climate change

11 New Solutions to Combat Climate Change That Are Gaining Traction

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, demanding innovative and actionable solutions to mitigate its impacts. Communities, businesses, and governments worldwide are working tirelessly to find new ways to tackle this problem. Here, we explore some promising developments that are making significant strides in the fight against climate change. Advancements ...

Nancy Pau, USFWS Biologist

How to Become a Female Park Ranger Protecting Our National Parks and Wildlife

Maria Faith Saligumba

National parks serve as sanctuaries for wildlife, offering untouched landscapes filled with diverse flora and fauna. Park rangers are the stalwart guardians of these precious environments, dedicated to protecting both the land and its inhabitants. If you’re passionate about wildlife and conservation, becoming a female park ranger could be your calling. This guide will walk ...

Rewildered Sorraia horses.

The Debate Over Rewilding: Can We Safely Reintroduce Extinct Animals to Their Natural Habitats?

Trizzy Orozco

Rewilding is a fascinating and complex concept that involves restoring ecosystems by reintroducing species that once inhabited them. This idea has gained significant attention over recent years as a potential solution to environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. The prospect of bringing back extinct animals, in particular, has generated both excitement and controversy. This ...

Horses grazing near a cabin on a hillside

How Wildlife Corridors Are Helping Animals Safely Cross Human Made Barriers

Maria Faith Saligumba

Wildlife corridors are strategic areas designed to connect habitats that have been fragmented by human development. As urban sprawl, highways, and agricultural activities expand, natural habitats become isolated, posing significant threats to biodiversity. Wildlife corridors aim to mitigate these effects by providing safe passage for animals, allowing them to move between fragmented habitats, access resources, ...