Circumventing Washington: Corporate America and activists bypass the White House Corporate America, Activists & Circumventing Washington: A New Approach to Environmental Lobbying Green groups partner with corporate interests to bring…
Since very early on in human history, people have relied on medicinal plants to cure them of their various ills. Ethnobotany is the study of plant lore and agricultural customs…
Honduran priest recognized as environmental hero with $125,000 award Honduran priest recognized as environmental hero with $125,000 award By Tina Butler, mongabay.com April 22, 2005 Father José Andrés Tamayo Cortez,…
Earth Day: Another gimmick day full of false promises and empty pledges or a day of reflection? Borneo rainforest, photo by R. Butler So today is Earth Day. You may…
Okapi, other wildlife saved in the Congo by forest protector Okapi, other wildlife saved in the Congo by forest protector Corneille Ewango wins prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for risking his…
Coral, Coiba and the Next Big Thing The largest island off the Central American Pacific coast may be hiding big secrets in its reefs, among them, a possible cure for…
Madagascar has been called the "land that time forgot" for its collection of unique and often downright bizarre plants and animals. Around 75% of the species on the island are…
