The first question people ask of vegetarians and vegans is, “But how do you get your protein? Don’t you need meat for protein?” The commonly-held belief is that protein from animal products is required in order to build and maintain … Continue reading →
Even the global financial community now agrees that a plant-based diet is important to the survivability of our planet’s ecosystem. This is good news, in a way, because when the world’s financiers realize that meat consumption brings about financial losses, … Continue reading →
Artists can be a powerful force for raising the public’s consciousness. Roger Peet of Portland, Oregon is such an artist. Read the story and view some of his beautiful work. More>
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Although classified as a “candidate” in the endangered species list in 1975, it was not until September of 2016 that this rare orchid finally achieved the federal protection it needs in order to survive. More>
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People often ask me why I am so excited about orchid conservation, and why I put so much effort into it. The answer is pretty simple. I have done a fair amount of reading about explorers and botanists who discovered … Continue reading →
For excellent explanations of how climate change affects our Earth, and what we can do about it, this site has it all. When you visit the site, scan to the bottom of its home page, where you will find four … Continue reading →
Half a degree rise in the Earth’s average temperature doesn’t sound like very much at all. But the effects are stunning. NASA tracks the world-wide effects brought about by temperature rises, which are increasing every month. Read NASA’s explanation here.
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Our survival as a species depends on how quickly we address climate change. It is up to us to pressure our representatives, and candidates for office, to commit to serious action. Candidates running for Congress and the presidency aren’t offering … Continue reading →
The race for the White House is failing to grapple with the key issues of the day, especially the urgent need to combat climate change before atmospheric changes become irreversible, a slice of the American electorate believes. Candidates should be … Continue reading →
Although I try very hard to keep up with news related to orchid conservation, deforestation, and species extinction, the news can be overwhelming. The idea of species extinction is difficult to face, particularly when we think of a species as … Continue reading →
Some orchid species have completely lost their natural habitat when rainforests are lost to agriculture, mining and logging. Other species are in serious danger, for the same reason. Dedicated botanists are trying to ensure the survival of some of these … Continue reading →
In some areas of the world orchids reappear in or near their original natural habitat after having been severely eradicated by “civilization” a hundred years earlier. While this process can occur naturally over time, it is exciting to learn about … Continue reading →
Valuable acres of rainforest in Borneo are lost every single day to plantations, many of which have come into being to meet the constantly growing demand for palm oil. Rainforest loss is devastating to our planet. The rainforests absorb the … Continue reading →