Posts Tagged ‘environmentalism’

New Oil Drilling Off United States Coasts

President Obama has announced a plan to allow oil and gas drilling in United States coastal waters, leading to concerns over oil spills and increased pollution.



Earth Day Turns 40

The first Earth Day, in 1970, marked the beginning of what we now know as the modern environmental movement. Check out these resources for more about the environment and what you can do to protect it.



When Whales Are in Danger

Even though whale hunting was banned in 1986, whales are still being killed today. Learn about what environmental activists are doing to help stop the killing.



Movie Review: Avatar

Avatar isn’t just another dumb action flick. Between the special effects, Avatar slips in a worthwhile anti-war, anti-conquest message.



What’s Going on in this Photo?

What do you think is happening in this photo?



Someday, you could be an Environmental Scientist

Grow up to be an environmentalist scientist and help save the environment!



Activist Stops Land Sales

Obama stops auction of public land after environmental protests.



Going Beyond the Bottle

Global corporations are earning large profits by selling water to people while hurting the environment.



Veggie Kids

“I BECAME A VEGETARIAN because I was eating sausage for breakfast, and I realized that it was once a living, breathing creature, and I vowed never to eat [meat] again,” said Montrose, Pennsylvania ninth-grader Nikki Printz.



DIY (Do It Yourself!) Your Own Garden

If you can’t visit a community garden, you can still grow living things in your home.