Environment

Rethinking National Parks (and other protected areas)

May 5, 2016
Environment

Did you know that we humans have a direct effect (I am generous and avoid the word “damage”) on 83% of the Earth’s surface? In the ocean, it is even worse and reached 100% (41% strongly affected). Although biodiversity contributes to human well-being in many ways, quantified in trillions of dollars, our appropriation of the planet has a perverse impact. The number of endangered species is enormous and, the critical point is that still grows. (more…)

An incredible journey

April 27, 2016
Environment

The stories about migrating animals are fascinating. However, today I only want to talk about one specific but extraordinary migration. I am referring to a journey over 4000 miles long, from Canada to Mexico. The traveler is a 4 inches wide and 0.01 ounces animal. Any guess? I’m talking about monarch butterflies. (more…)

Having breakfast with Hummingbirds

April 18, 2016
Environment

If you are from any part of the Americas or if you travel there, you are able to bond with nature in outstanding ways. Let me highlight in advance my…

Mangroves

March 29, 2016
Environment

Mangroves are shrubs or small trees that grow in tropical or subtropical (within 30° north and south) coastal environments. Mangroves represent the transition between the freshwater and salty ocean water. In other latitudes, instead of mangroves, we can find tidal marshes. (more…)