Using art to raise awareness about deforestation
The stumps and roots of 10 trees from Ghana are being displayed around Trafalgar Square in London as a ghost forest to get people thinking about deforestation in tropical forests. The height these trees would have reached in the rainforest are marke

US, EU slack on legislation despite upcoming Copenhagen summit
What the hell, government leaders? Did you catch that BBC article last week reporting that the UK government believes it is  highly unlikely that a climate treaty will be agreed on in Copenhagen next month? Oh, and a full treaty is about a year away. You’re kidding, right? Just two years ago, governments across the globe promised to get their respective asses in gear at the summit in Copenhagen to take place in December 2009. Did they

Western Australia’s sea levels rise, freak scientists out
The rise in sea levels is going to ruin this kangaroo's party - photo by kepakurl.com.au If you’ve been wanting to check out Western Australia, you better get to it quick. Sea levels have increased by 8.6mm a year – at twice the world average rate – off the coast of Perth, said Australia’s National Tidal Centre. The global average is just over 3mm. Scientists blame climate change. Really? I am so

Bolivia’s northwest: newest eco destination
One of the 7 cabins at San Miguel Del Bala's eco lodge The indigenous Tacanas of the Amazon are betting on ecotourism to protect their territory, increase their income, and improve their quality of life. This population of 235 inhabitants has built an eco lodge in the village of San Miguel del Bala on the banks o

Good news for Save Eco Destinations!
I was contacted because Online Universities.com has chosen Save Eco Destinations as one of five blogs on Travel for “green students.” It’s pretty sweet. Check it out here. Yay!