Environment

June 17: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

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droughtdroughtThe United Nations General Assembly declared this day in 1992 to be a day of awareness and action against drought and desertification.

From water crisis to land erosion and all of the other issues that affect land desertification and drought, you can keep up to speed with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s website.

Since global warming is one of the main causes of drought, its solvency is integral in stopping worldwide drought and desertification. In order to take part in today’s observance and act to stop desertification and drought, here are some activities you may wish to do to help curb global warming, reduce your own carbon footprint and conserve water. Read more

Stop the Strip Mining of Montana's Glacier National Park

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Normally I love Canada.  Aside from the seal hunts, it seems like a pretty nifty country. And though my country has its flaws and faults, I’m also a patriot. But this time Canada and the U.S. are both doing something that’s very earth-friendly—and not very patriotic, if you ask me.

These countries are currently shaking hands over a mining and gas drilling deal smack in the middle of the Flathead Valley, which is upstream from Montana’s Glacier National Park. Do you know what’s in this park besides trees and deer and fairies and all the typical park stuff? The United States part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park—a symbol of peace and friendship between the U.S. and Canada! Read more

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