Sustainable development blog : ecology and humanitarian aid

As the threats to marine ecosystems continue to build thanks to things such as climate change, overfishing, pollution and non-sustainable uses of this finely balanced natural resource, a leading research scientist discusses what we can do about problems associated with the world's oceans.

Dr Dr. Alex Rogers, Scientific Director of IPSO and Professor of Conservation Biology at the Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, makes the important point that what is going on today in our oceans is morally corrupt, as we destroy an essential resource that will be needed to provide sustenance to people long past our own limited lifespans.

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Municipal waste dumping sites, such as the Dandora Waste Dumping Site in Kenya, are blatant sources of environmental pollution, when managed improperly. And the Read more »

Going “green” doesn’t mean daubing yourself with green paint. It simply denotes that you have decided to embrace eco-friendly products and practices in your daily life.

To some people green is just a color; for others it symbolizes a clean environment and natural things. Adopting a truly “green” lifestyle involves owning and doing things that are ecologically friendly. By being conscious of the environmental consequences of the things you buy and the way you live, you can help create a “greener”, healthier world for all people around the globe.

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There are “green” products available for almost every aspect of your daily life.  Products which

Pollution is still a heavy problem in the U.S, in spite of the increased efforts to countervail its effects.

Highlighted below are some of the areas where the air quality is considered unhealthful on a substantial number of days each year :