Environment | Volunteer Travel Blog

23
Dec

Celebrate Carbon Dioxide - CO2 is the Gas of Life

Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant or a doomsday molecule and increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere have benefitted life on Earth.

23
Aug

Climate Emergency - The Green Transformation of Economy & Society

We are told the climate emergency or crisis is about saving the planet, but it is about other three-word phrases, which are the real green deal.

24
Mar

Sun Rising Over Global Warming - Carbon Dioxide Debate

The apocalyptic predictions of anthropogenic global warming has been completely overblown, along with corresponding villainization of CO2.

31
Aug

Flight Shaming is Illogical - The Ethics of Air Travel

The flight shame movement has certainly gained momentum but the growing resistance to flying is illogical when you look at the evidence.

13
May

Getting that Remote Location Vibration

Taking a break at a remote location is a great way to detox from an ocean of man-made wireless frequencies and tune-in to earth's natural resonance.

23
Sep

Palm Oil in Guatemala, a Disturbing Series of Events

The recent death of an environmental activists has highlighted the deeply unsettling nature of palm oil production in Guatemala and the big businesses that pursue it.

22
May

World Record for Tree Planting

Ecuador has broken a world record for reforestation, showcasing the importance of volunteering.

08
Apr

Inside the Páramo

Get a glimpse of the páramo, an important and unsung alpine ecosystem in the South American Andes.

30
Oct

The Nicaraguan Canal - Friend or Foe?

450 years after it was first proposed the Nicaragua Canal looks like it may be about to go ahead. A much needed economic boost or an environmental and humanitarian disaster waiting to happen?

12
Sep