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Charles Moore, founder of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, discovered the North Pacific Gyre in 1997. Here you’ll find Algalita crew member Anna Cummins’ account of her trip to the North Pacific Gyre. Originally printed in Wend Volume 3 Issue 4, “Sailing the Synthetic Sea” is the only first-hand account … Read the rest

350.org is a movement to raise awareness about climate change, all centered around the number 350, which represents the parts per million of carbon dioxide that is safe for our atmosphere. On October 24, 2009, 350.org will host the International Day of Climate Action, linking together awareness actions around the… Read the rest

There has been a lot of talk about the number 350 lately. Branded by 350.org the number represents the level of carbon dioxide in parts per million that is safe for our atmosphere. The level is currently at 390 ppm and rising.
Now the United Nations’ top climate scientist has… Read the rest

Add another city to the list of those that have understood the severe negative effects of single-use plastic bags. Last Wednesday, Mexico City banned businesses from distributing plastic bags that are not biodegradable. The ban affects all stores, production facilities and service providers within the Federal District, which encompasses the… Read the rest

As most of us are making a mad dash to soak up the last days of summer, our friends at the Winter Wildlands Alliance need our help to protect one of North America’s signature winter wildlands:
The Obama Administration recently reopened public comment on a proposed two-year interim rule to … Read the rest

Carbon dioxide: a compound that has topped the list of environmental headlines in the past few years, it is most often related to the issue of global warming. But increased levels of carbon dioxide don’t only affect the atmosphere, they also affect the chemistry of our oceans. In the documentary… Read the rest

If distance and temperature aren’t factors, the choice between swimming in a clear mountain lake and a chlorinated public pool is a no-brainer, right? Mountain lake wins every time.
But it seems that when we have to choose what to build in our backyard, the chlorinated pool wins out more… Read the rest

Big steps in Portland yesterday, when members of the Portland Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and Leave No Plastic Behind requested the Portland City Council to pass a ban on single-use plastic bags in Portland.
From Surfrider:

Both organizations are members of Portland’s ‘Ban the Bag’ coalition which is seeking to … Read the rest