climate change

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Happy Earth Day 2013

Earth Day 2013 is here!

When is Earth Day?
Earth Day is honored around the world on April 22, although larger events such as festivals and rallies are often organized for the weekends before or after April 22. Many communities also observe Earth Week or Earth Month, organizing a series of environmental activities throughout the month of April.

Why do we need an Earth Day?
Because it works! Earth Day broadens the base of support for environmental programs, rekindles public commitment and builds community activism around the world through a broad range of events and activities. Earth Day is the largest civic event in the world, celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities. More than a billion people participate in our campaigns every year.

Hybrid Black Tip Shark
Posted on January 7, 2012 by

Behold The First-Ever Hybrid Shark

For the first time, scientists have observed a shark hybrid in the wild. The shark was discovered last Tuesday in Australian waters and has both Common and Australian black tip DNA. Scientists say this could be a potential sign that predators are beginning to adapt to cope with climate change and that this unprecedented discovery for the entire shark world.

Hybrid Black Tip Shark

via Discovery.com