Ted Danson is an actor, activist and long time advocate for conservation of America’s oceans. Danson starred as Sam Malone on the sitcom Cheers. In the world of ocean conservation, most people certainly know Danson’s name. He recently released his book Oceana, a compelling analysis of ocean degradation and efforts to stop it. “For over 20 years, [...]

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The Brainerd Jaycee Ice Fishing Extravaganza (BJIE) kicks off its twenty-first annual ice fishing competition this Saturday, 22 January 2011 in Minnesota. The event began in 1990 by the Brainerd chapter of the United States Junior Chamber as an effort to empower youth, impact the local community, and support local charities. In the first year of [...]

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Cyclical natural disasters that occur as a result of global climate change are creating a new category of internal displacement called climate displaced people. In Bangladesh, Cyclone Sidr in 2007 followed by Cyclone Aila in 2009 devastated the Southeast Asian country. Droves of people were left homeless and without access to clean drinking water. Mohammad Rakibul [...]

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Promoting gender equality and empowering women is the third Millennium Development Goal (MDG) to be reached by 2015. The lives of women are particularly affected by access to clean water—or lack thereof. Empowering women in the developing world will require more than micro-finance loans and entrepreneurial efforts. It will require water, and plenty of it. Peter [...]

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A photograph captures the beauty of a solitary moment and preserves it for a lifetime. With the simple click of a camera,photographic images link individuals living in different parts of the world. Nature photography is as important now as it ever was. As the Earth’s temperature gets warmer, natural wonders like waterfalls, lakes, and rivers are [...]

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