As of January 2020, the homeless population in Los Angeles increased to over 66,000 and still climbs higher. And with it, the demand for housing only grows, the faster the better. [1] So The People Concern, a homeless services agency, turned to shipping containers. They are cheap and quick to provide much-needed housing for people...
Just a casual day at the office has a whole different meaning when your job is to protect the gorillas in Virunga National Park. A worker snapped a gorilla selfie with two of the animals he takes care of daily that quickly went viral. It’s clear in the photo that the animals want to be...
Meteor showers are incredible sights to see. Unfortunately, some of the brightest and best take place in the wintertime, which means sitting outside to enjoy them is a bit on the chilly side. The good news is, however, that one of 2021’s most spectacular meteor showers takes place in the warm, lazy days of summer....
When it comes to nature and the environment, we all have our own thoughts and views about what our role is. Some of us just have a way of connecting with animals and in a way that protects them without getting in their way. In St Ives, England, Rob Adamson is one such nature lover...
In 2008, images surfaced of women in Haiti carefully spreading spoonfuls of mud into discs, and drying them in the hot sun. These discs, however, were not meant to be pottery: they were food. As food prices rose, Haiti’s poorest people were turning to “mud cookies” to keep hunger at bay. Sadly, the situation hasn’t...
So many of us are nature lovers who admire creatures from land and sea at a respectable distance. However, there will always be those who want to take a step closer. Some feel the need to capture a trophy photo for their collection. The world of viral online media means sheer shock value can drastically...
Ticks are becoming an increasingly problematic issue across North America, particularly in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States. Their growing population in these parts of the country are bringing with them an increased incidence of Lyme disease and the lesser-known Powassan Virus, which can cause encephalitis or meningitis in its most severe forms [1]. It...
Rocker David Gilmour, a member of Pink Floyd, one of the most commercially successful and influential groups in popular music history, recently auctioned 120 guitars from his massive collection for over $21 million and donated it all to fighting global warming. Few musicians can boast of a more successful career than that of David Jon...
Our planet has experienced many solar storms throughout its history. These storms have an even greater impact on our world now, with the power to shut down entire cities, regions, and potentially even more. We experienced a minor solar storm this past weekend, but scientists warn that future events could be much more devastating. (1)...
It’s April, and that means it’s time for the annual Lyrid meteor shower. The shower began on April 16, however, if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t sweat it. The peak of the shower is set to occur starting tomorrow, April 21, and continue until April 22. (1) Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak Starts April 21...
Seaspiracy, Netflix’s new documentary, shocked viewers with its condemnation of commercial fishing. The same team behind 2014’s Cowspiracy displays the horrific damage of the aquaculture industry on the environment. However, the documentary also stirred up a boatload of controversy as conservation experts accuse the film of inaccuracies. Even some of the experts quoted in Seaspiracy...
Though there are some insect aficionados out there, most of us prefer to keep our distance from anything that qualifies as a bug. Unfortunately, this year in the United States, that might be easier said than done. A massive brood of cicadas in 2021 is set to emerge across a huge portion of the country....
