global climate change
In a new study in which polar bears were collared and their journies traced, one female was discovered to have swam 426 miles in a period of nine days without stopping. According to the National Geographic report, this polar bear traveled across the Beaufort Sea, which is experiencing ice cover… Read the rest
Global climate change is melting sea ice in the Arctic ocean–making more of the sea accessible than ever before. This, of course, lends itself to considerations of oil drilling and opens up shipping routes through the North-West passage. But Polar ice melt also opens up the possibility for adventurers to… Read the rest
From Vimeo (Warning): This video contains graphic material that may be extremely disturbing to some people. However, this is real life for polar bears due to the harsh environment they live in. This film shows a mother and her two cubs who were all obviously malnourished. The two cubs eventually … Read the rest
The Federal Government is currently considering whether or not to place walruses on the endangered species list–a process that will take about a year. What scientists and government officials can tell right now is: the natural habitat of walruses–sea ice–is melting in certain areas, like in northwest Alaska, where tens… Read the rest
There’s something about riding a bike–whether commuting to work or cruising down a single track trail–that welcomes thought. Perhaps that’s why Andrea created this visual depictions of some of her… Read the rest thoughts on her bike.
But the creator of this video doesn’t just delve into the “la-tee-da” thoughts. She goes right
Jack Ekstorm has been surfing California Beaches for over 60 years. He’s lived on a beautiful ocean bluff since he bought his house in 1965 for just $19,000.
“I built my dream home here. And I didn’t build it for speculation or anything,” Ekstorm said. “I just built it for… Read the rest
According to Wildlife authorities, an ice cap on Uganda’s Rwenzori mountain range has split due to warming caused by global climate change. Environmental protection officer Henry Mujuzi says that the ice cap now covers less than one square mile, compared to the four square miles it covered in the 1950s.… Read the rest
In an effort to reduce the commonly high carbon footprint, most people consider alternative options for transportation. The idea behind this is that cars, the primary transport vehicle for many people, emit huge amounts of carbon dioxide when driven. According to Adam Stein, the vice president of Marketing for Terrapass,… Read the rest
In an expedition supported by the Royal Geographic Society, three friends departed over a year ago on a trip along the Atlantic coastline. The group plans to trace what the coastline is expected to look like in 100 years if global climate change continues at current rates. Tim Bromfield, Lynn… Read the rest
The above is a British government ad campaign that presses the issue of global climate and the future threats it poses to our children. For that reason, one of Britain’s independent advertising agencies has rebuked the British government, arguing that the ad is too “distressing” to children. But would this… Read the rest
