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What’s Up With the Rainforest: Collapsing biodiversity is a “wake-up call for humanity”

Posted on May 20, 2010 by James Boyce | 0 Comments

The global community has been sent a series of wake-up calls lately: the environmental crisis spilling into the Gulf of Mexico, unprecedented droughts in China, and a report outlining the disastrous impacts of the world’s collapsing biodiversity. If events like these still don’t send the world into action, I have to wonder what kind of devastating catastrophe finally will. Our…

What’s Up With the Rainforest: United States has higher percentage of forest loss than Brazil

Posted on May 6, 2010 by James Boyce | 0 Comments

What’s Up With the Rainforest is a weekly series from James Boyce and the Rainforest Alliance – We can’t allow the constant reminders of the damage we have done to our planet overshadow the fact that we still have the chance to prevent the past from repeating itself. With advancements in science and technology developing at an exponentially increasing speed,…

What’s Up With the Rainforest: More Hope, Less Blame – in Praise of Eco-Warriors

Posted on April 30, 2010 by James Boyce | 0 Comments

Celebrations of Earth Day last week garnered some more of the world’s attention to the environmental crisis threatening the health of the global community and our planet, but we must not forget that working towards a sustainable future is a responsibility that will require dedication all 365 days of the year. And while some corporations have jumped on the eco-bandwagon…

What’s Up With the Rainforest for Earth Day: Brazil suspends Amazon dam project targeted by Avatar director

Posted on April 22, 2010 by James Boyce | 0 Comments

With the 40th anniversary of Earth Day upon us, a renewed sense of activism and attention is cast around the present state of our natural environment. What started as a local grassroots effort to increase environmental awareness and provoke action from our political leaders has not only led to significant policy changes, but has also developed into an international celebration of…

What’s Up With the Rainforest: Rate of Forest Loss Has Decreased, But We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet

Posted on April 15, 2010 by James Boyce | 0 Comments

It is no secret the impact humans have had on earth. With the world population nearing 7 billion, can we even come close to realizing the magnitude to which our impact extends? Part of the problem in understanding this is due to the fact that our influence is complicated; our actions are not only formidable, but can yield unforeseeable results….

What’s Up With the Rainforest: Are biofuels an ethical solution?

Posted on April 1, 2010 by James Boyce | 0 Comments

While scientists make strides in researching solutions towards a better future, we have become apathetic to our environmental crisis. Are we falling back on the idea that technology will save us? We need technology and innovation combined with the power of human action and devotion in order to win the fight for a sustainable, clean environment. This week the Rainforest…

What’s Up With the Rainforest: Chevron’s Cover-up of Gross Environmental Abuses in Eucador

Posted on March 22, 2010 by James Boyce | 1 Comments

Too many times business leaders let their greed overcome them, making profit the most important factor in the decision-making process. But while this may skyrocket the company to superstar status, and make a handful of shareholders wealthy, the consequences of choosing money over people and the earth are severe. Unfortunately, the ones who suffer the most have the weakest voice. Who…