The world we live in is facing a crisis of unprecedented proportions: the rapid disappearance of honey bees. While our instinct may be to increase the number of hives, this isn’t necessarily the best solution for our planet. In fact, honey bees can be considered the bad boys of the bee world — so … Read more
The potential of tidal power to revolutionize the way we generate energy is enormous, but right now its implementation is vastly underutilized. It’s estimated that enough tidal energy could be harnessed to power all homes in the United States twice over, yet we can only capture a fraction of this potential. So why do … Read more
Bassunga and his brave band of men make a treacherous journey each day, cutting down trees in the forest with nothing more than bare hands and feet, for a meager salary. A dangerous activity they must undertake to feed their families despite it being illegal in Mozambique. The wood is then shipped to China where … Read more
The world’s oceans are under threat, with the current demand for fish and the methods used to fulfill it taking an irreparable toll. As the world’s demand for fish and other seafood continues to grow and commercial fishing technology becomes more advanced, the annual harvest from global seaports has increased dramatically. The rise of industrialized … Read more
The Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea was facing a multitude of challenges at the turn of the 20th century. With an ever-dwindling population, skyrocketing unemployment and limited opportunities for locals looking to stay on the island, it seemed like things would only get worse. However, by 2007, Bornholm had begun to transform … Read more
Brickell City Centre will be the new landmark of Miami. If everything goes down as planned, the Centre will be something people will associate with the city of Miami at first glance. For example, if Rockefeller Center, you think of New York City, and Brickell should be that for Miami. In the heart of downtown … Read more
What is fracking and why it is bad? Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand, and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure allowing the gas to flow out to the head of … Read more
The great mysteries in life are beneath us. And what is above us? The ocean and the sea world have always been a mystery for mankind. For years, we’ve been trying to explore the ocean, dive deep into the water and find out what there is. Through history, tidal waves have drowned us. Storm surges … Read more
This very well produced documentary explores the origins of life and then looks at where we are today and what we now need to do to avoid transforming our planet into a place where we can no longer survive. We see here a no nonsense view which is very easy to watch with great pictorial … Read more
Local farmer Megan Paska has witnessed beekeeping as it morphed from an illegal (and possibly crazy) habit to a sustainable, community-supported skill. Mirroring beekeeping’s own ascendance, she found more than just a living: “This is the first time in my life when I’ve just felt absolutely on the right path.” A project from bureauofcommongoods.com, Made by … Read more