11/15/2023 The American bison, often referred to as the buffalo, holds a significant place in the history, culture, and ecology of North America. This iconic species has faced numerous challenges over the years, but thanks to conservation efforts and increased awareness, their populations are gradually recovering. National Bison Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of November each year since 2012,…
11/8/2023 Growing up in the Middle East, I have a distinct memory of being at the beach when my siblings and I rescued a large vulture covered in oil. In early 1991 more than 800 oil wells were blown up in the Gulf War. Of those 800 wells, more than 600 caught fire and about 50 wells gushed oil onto…
11/1/2023 Image developed by the One Health High Level Expert Panel via One Health Commission Written by: Nicole Cloutier-Lemasters Interconnectedness: the state of having different parts or things connected or related to each other (Cambridge Dictionary). The concept of interconnectedness is not new to many of us in the environmental community. In fact, many of us are acutely aware of…