Raquel Jardin

As you read this, hundreds of animals have their foot, shattered and mangled in a foothold trap, or are slowly choking to death in conibear traps. Thousands of animals are suffering unthinkable pain and anguish, EVERY DAY. They're frightened beyond hope, and in horrible pain. Their savior will show

"President Obama is right to recommit to closing Guantanamo. But it's time to do more than talk. Instead of sending more medics to force feed detainees, a process that can amount to ill-treatment, he should take concrete steps to keep his promise to close the detention facility. Even under current

The National Geographic is circulated to over 4 million people in the United States every year [1].  When I receive my magazine each month in the mail it breaks my heart to see it packaged in plastic, knowing that the only option is to throw the bag away.   Currently, National Geographic

Today we are at a conservation crossroad:  Extinction or Recovery.   40 years ago, thousands of species in the United States faced imminent extinction.  A public outcry arose, and in 1973, a bi-partisan Congress passed the Endangered Species Act.  Since then the extinction of thousands of

Harmful algal blooms, ocean dead zones, and red tides are killing marine life.  People are taking steps to reduce the deaths by making lawn owners practice responsible stewardship. In Falmouth, MA, residents passed a nitrogen fertilizer bylaw that will help save lawn owners money, keep lawns