Washington Just Made a Promise That Will Last Centuries
Washington state has made an extraordinary commitment to the future by creating 77,000 acres of “legacy forests” that will be protected from logging for generations to come. These carefully selected young forests will be allowed to grow undisturbed for centuries, eventually becoming the old-growth giants that future generations will inherit. The groundbreaking initiative recognizes that […]
The Most Romantic Landfill Treasure Hunt
Steve faced what seemed like an impossible mission when his wife Jeannine’s precious wedding rings vanished during a simple evening at home in Mission, British Columbia. After returning from the movies with buttery popcorn, the couple accidentally spilled the snack on their front lawn, and while cleaning up the mess, Jeannine’s anniversary band and diamond […]
Scientists Race to Save the World’s Most Beautiful Snails
In the forests of Eastern Cuba, some of the world’s most spectacular snails are facing extinction precisely because they’re so breathtakingly beautiful that collectors can’t resist them. Polymita tree snails display shells with vibrant lime green backgrounds, electric blue flame patterns, and brilliant orange and yellow bands that look more like works of art than […]
The Sky Celebration That Signals Sri Lanka’s Spectacular Comeback
The skies above Colombo transformed into a breathtaking tapestry of hope and renewal as the International Kite Festival returned after a five-year hiatus, bringing together 500 local kite flyers and participants from 25 countries in a spectacular celebration of Sri Lanka’s comeback. Elephants, leopards, pandas, birds, snakes, sunflowers, and even beloved characters like Pinocchio danced […]
The Texas Reunion That Was 56 Years in the Making
In 1968, a young college student watched helplessly as his precious class ring slipped from his finger and disappeared into the waters of Long Island Sound, seemingly lost forever to the depths below. For 56 long years, that ring rested on the ocean floor, weathering countless storms and tides while its owner went on to […]
The Heartwarming Release That’s a Victory for Marine Conservation
On the sandy shores of Betty’s Bay, nine African penguins experienced the ultimate homecoming as they waddled from rescue boxes back into the ocean waves after months of intensive rehabilitation at SANCCOB, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. The dedicated rescue team, sporting huge smiles while fighting back tears of joy, […]
From Research Lab to Animal Sanctuary: One Woman’s Incredible Journey
Twenty years ago, Louise Yule left her job as a research technician at the University of Aberdeen and moved to an Aberdeenshire farm with her partner Mike, dreaming of a simple “good life” with their horse Bournville and a handful of other animals. What started as a lifestyle change gradually evolved into something much bigger […]
How Your Cat’s Dinner Is Helping Restore the Ocean
In an unexpected twist that proves environmental heroes can come from anywhere, SHEBA cat food has emerged as an unlikely champion in the fight to save the world’s coral reefs. The pet food brand has launched an ambitious coral reef restoration initiative that’s making real waves in marine conservation, showing that companies can successfully combine […]