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A lot of people have a soft spot for marine mammals. Whether it’s a furry and seemingly cuddly sea otter, a seal pup with liquid eyes, or a dolphin straight out of “Flipper”, many of us claim an affinity to these aquatic animals. In recent years, it has become possible to swim with dolphins in [...]
June is now behind us, but there are still many weddings planned for the summer and beyond. Weddings have become big business. Too big in fact – with costs spiralling higher and higher. While the “big day” should be special and incorporate plenty of important moments, there’s no reason it should all be so expensive. [...]
Wherever you travel, there are buildings dedicated to housing visitors. From hotels and motels to inns and hostels, the options are diverse. But most of these businesses are focused on the needs of their guests rather than on the environment. Those places that highlight conservation measures look at reusing towels and bed linens for multi-night [...]
They seem to come in waves - those inconvenient phone calls that often plague dinner time. At least three times a year, there are clusters of calls requesting donations to charities. Typically, the causes are worthwhile - from research into childhood diseases and camps for underprivileged kids to supporting impoverished communities.
If you would rather choose [...]
It’s surprisingly easy to make a difference. Not only can you benefit from some simple choices, but your ecological footprint will also shrink. Nobody has to adopt all the changes, since any shift is positive. Here are a few more summer resolutions to consider:
1. Stay well-hydrated. Drink plenty of water, but avoid buying bottled water. [...]
The start of a new year is the traditional time to take stock and make some changes. Spurred on by the calendar - going from one year to the next - turning over a new leaf is another form of renewal. However, winter is a hard time to make substantial lifestyle changes. So most New [...]
It’s that time again - when the International Whaling Commission (IWC) holds its 61st annual meeting. Each year, member nations discuss regulations and positions. This year, the goal was to reach a workable compromise between whaling nations and those against whaling.
In the past few decades, conservation goals have dominated the IWC’s focus. After all, centuries [...]
Keeping track of environmental issues can sometimes seem like a list of doom and gloom. Of course, cautionary tales have always been effective – warnings can work to change behaviour. Still, it’s always nice when we humans are not to blame for something. It looks like we can chalk up another problem to mother nature.
Over [...]
Like with any garden pest, sometimes there are ways to avoid infestation. If you don’t have slugs, and don’t want them either, some gardening practices can help. Watering in the morning rather than evening may keep slugs away. These nocturnal visitors love a moist garden overnight.
Get rid of slug habitat in your garden – [...]
If you were pressed to name the most unwelcome garden pest, it might be a slug. Perhaps it’s the combination of larger size (compared to a caterpillar or aphid) and slimy habits that makes them so maligned. Whatever the rationale, gardeners will go to extremes to keep out these common molluscs. But wait! If you [...]