Old Staten Island Dump blossoming into NYC's Largest Solar Facility

2,200 acres of the former Staten Island dump will be converted into a solar facility surrounded by parks, delineated wetlands, trails, and other wildlife areas! The project is said to start in 2015. This is an awesome example how once a societies dump can turn into a eco-friendly system. More projects like this should be implemented across the globe. Check out the article >> here << 

(c) James Corner - Field Operations

Proposed Listing of Northern Long-Eared Bat as Endangered Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has extended the public comment period until January 2nd. If this is the first time hearing news of the listing of the Northern Long-Eared Bat check out the proposal >> here << . Comments can also be submitted from this site. Bats are suffering from a fungus called white-nosed syndrome so in my opinion it would be wise for the USFWS to list them as endangered.  

(c) Leah Klehn (just ignore the happy halloween)

Some other endangered animal proposals that I found interesting.  
>> Canada Lynx <<
>> 5 species of Sturgeon <<

A Save The Frogs Office for Ghana!

Save the Frogs! has been working with Ghana in establishing amphibian conservation in the area, however all current organization for this small chapter has been done in crowded internet cafes and university computer labs. Please help them raise $2,000 for equipment and furnishings for Ghana's new office! >> Click here to see the blog <<

(c) Save the Frogs!

Plastic Waste

A great graphic illustrating why plastic products should be limited and recycled to prevent them ending in landfills and oceans.

(c) oneworldoneocean.org

Find stores and businesses near you that recycle plastic products, even start your own local recycle organization if you are feeling ambitious.

Videos on the 5 creatures IUCN Currently Changed Status On

Check it out!

Graph (c) IUCN Red List

Bee Venom can Cure Lyme Disease?!

Check out this amazing story and see how bee venom can cure Lyme Disease! 

(c) Apophis906 from deviantArt

Sea-Saw Effect on Animal Conservation Status

Where Leatherback Sea Turtles have moved to vulnerable the Okapi has joined to the threatened species. 
 >> IUCN <<

Okapi (c) Charles Miller

Leatherback Sea Turtle (c) Guy Marcovaldi