In his virtual address to the graduates of 2020, former President Barack Obama spoke words of compassion, understanding, and inspiration. Continue Reading
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Author Archives: LouiseGund
The Extraordinary Intelligence of Whales and Dolphins
Whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans think, play, socialize, nurture their young, and engage in complex information-gathering and problem-solving. Continue Reading
The Harrowing Showdown Between Bees and Climate Change
Climate change has begun to decimate the numbers and health of bee colonies worldwide, with serious implications for humans. Continue Reading
How Do You Quarantine a Gorilla? Coronavirus Threatens Great Apes, Too
Gorillas share 98 percent of their DNA with humans. Advocates and researchers are hoping they can keep them from sharing the coronavirus as well. Continue Reading
Slow Poison – Are Neonicotinoid Pesticides Destroying Our Bees?
Two recent studies detail the pervasive, lingering, and lethal effects of common neonicotinoid pesticides on bee populations. Continue Reading
Today’s Coronavirus Shares Characteristics with Pandemics Past
Tragically, widespread outbreaks of disease are nothing new to humanity. But human efforts have made a difference. Continue Reading
How to Protect Sea Turtles around the World from Deadly Bycatch
Addressing the problem of commercial fishing bycatch of endangered sea turtles involves innovation, public education, and partnership. Continue Reading
This Is What You Need to Know about How the LSIESP Is Saving Gray Whales
Laguna San Ignacio is the winter home to hundreds of gray whales. Now, an innovative program has also made it safer for them. Continue Reading
A Look at the Multiple Threats to Leatherback Turtles
Endangered leatherback turtles are at risk of injury and death in every habitat, and at every point of their life cycle. Continue Reading
Spotlight on the Threat to Bristol Bay’s Sockeye Salmon Fisheries: This Is What You Need to Know
Without a proper review process, the proposed Pebble Mine project is poised to devastate Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon fisheries. Continue Reading
Author Archives: LouiseGund
Obama’s Graduation Address Shows What Real Leadership Looks Like
In his virtual address to the graduates of 2020, former President Barack Obama spoke words of compassion, understanding, and inspiration. Continue Reading
The Extraordinary Intelligence of Whales and Dolphins
Whales, dolphins, and other cetaceans think, play, socialize, nurture their young, and engage in complex information-gathering and problem-solving. Continue Reading
The Harrowing Showdown Between Bees and Climate Change
Climate change has begun to decimate the numbers and health of bee colonies worldwide, with serious implications for humans. Continue Reading
How Do You Quarantine a Gorilla? Coronavirus Threatens Great Apes, Too
Gorillas share 98 percent of their DNA with humans. Advocates and researchers are hoping they can keep them from sharing the coronavirus as well. Continue Reading
Slow Poison – Are Neonicotinoid Pesticides Destroying Our Bees?
Two recent studies detail the pervasive, lingering, and lethal effects of common neonicotinoid pesticides on bee populations. Continue Reading
Today’s Coronavirus Shares Characteristics with Pandemics Past
Tragically, widespread outbreaks of disease are nothing new to humanity. But human efforts have made a difference. Continue Reading
How to Protect Sea Turtles around the World from Deadly Bycatch
Addressing the problem of commercial fishing bycatch of endangered sea turtles involves innovation, public education, and partnership. Continue Reading
This Is What You Need to Know about How the LSIESP Is Saving Gray Whales
Laguna San Ignacio is the winter home to hundreds of gray whales. Now, an innovative program has also made it safer for them. Continue Reading
A Look at the Multiple Threats to Leatherback Turtles
Endangered leatherback turtles are at risk of injury and death in every habitat, and at every point of their life cycle. Continue Reading
Spotlight on the Threat to Bristol Bay’s Sockeye Salmon Fisheries: This Is What You Need to Know
Without a proper review process, the proposed Pebble Mine project is poised to devastate Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon fisheries. Continue Reading