Photo Credit: Simone Berna
The EU has taken huge strides in limiting Genetically Modified crops by rejecting their use for over a decade. In fact, in March, 2008 it was found that almost 60% of the EU population opposed the use of GMOs in agriculture. The Irish agree with this ban and aim to keep the island a GMO-free zone, off limits to any environmental release of GM seeds and crops. In doing so, they will see positive results in business, health and the environment.
By banning the use of these less than natural crops, Ireland has much to look forward to. Their livestock and human population will be protected; the landscape will escape the possibilities of invasion of GM superweeds (which will in turn protect farmers from GM patent infringement lawsuits); and will provide a competitive advantage on livestock and food exporters. Read more…
Though energy policy and the passing of climate change legislation is a time consuming process, President Obama displayed on Monday the power of an executive order. Obama has called on all federal agencies to set goals for deep emissions cuts by 2020. These agencies must create individual plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within 90 days. After the creation of these goals, the agencies must employ new strategies and technologies to meet targeted emission levels by 2020. Read more…
Photo Credit: Jeff Kubina
Palau, an island nation located some 500 miles east of the Philippines in the Pacific Ocean, is one of the world’s youngest and smallest sovereign states. With about 200 small islands, and 16 states, Palau’s rich culture and tradition make the location a sought after destination for visitors. However, there are certain visitors that the government is concerned about losing, such as their neighborhood sharks. So, in order to protect their sharp-toothed friends, they have recently created the world’s first shark sanctuary that will protect the declining fish in their waters from commercial fishing.
Due to the Asian delicacy, shark-fin soup, sharks are constantly being threatened and are coming close to the entering the list of extinction. In order to save the species from their demise, Palau has turned it territorial waters (230,000 square miles) – an area the size of France, into a shark-hunting free zone. With an estimated 130 rare shark and stingray species that live in or pass through its waters, Palau has taken huge strides in shark protection. Read more…
Loading ...
