Over the past 50 years, humanity has seen its impact on the environment (measured by our ecological footprint) grow exponentially. How has this happened? Is it just an increasing human […]

Even in our own Lake Champlain, a toxin lurks. Mid-summer, blue green algae blooms are becoming more and more common, releasing cyanotoxins and threatening the health of native species, humans […]

Corals are a foundational species, biologically diverse and essential to the health of marine ecosystems. The Great Barrier Reef alone is estimated to be worth over 56 billion dollars, supporting […]

The Galapagos are famous for their unique ecosystems and tourist draw. But this system faces its own challenges. Due to an increase of invasive species, marine iguana population stability is […]

When we think of melting in the Arctic, images of polar bears abound. But the walrus is another species in plight due to rapidly shrinking sea ice. Forcing calves into […]

For those of us who found shelter to be a large component of our ecological footprint calculation, Team Tiny House has an option for you. Get the details on how […]

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic waste that are directly released into the environment from sources like synthetic clothing textiles, marinecoatings, road markings and personal care products, or formed by […]

Plastic production is at an all-time high, and while we make ourselves feel better by recycling, much of this plastic still ends up in landfills and oceans. To reduce plastic […]

Vermont may seem like a pristine state, but even here bumblebee populations are declining due to widespread pesticide use. Of our 17 native species, four no longer exist in the […]

We used to worrying about garbage, and particularly plastic pollution. But we are now aware of a new form of plastic garbage accumulating in aquatic systems and the human food […]