Tag: EcoWatch

EcoWatch: Protect our oceans, the pulse of the world

“At the end of the day,the government and local government all bow to public pressure [regulatory] enforcement is weak, and environmental litigationis near to impossible,so there is an urgent...

EcoWatch: Animal cruelty is all around us. If you see it, report it.

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi, Prominent leader in the Indian independence movement, known for his philosophy of nonviolence. ...

EcoWatch: We need Eco warriors to speak up now

In a world where so much that is wild and free has been lost to us, we must leave these beautiful animals free to swim as they will and must. They do us no harm and wish us none and we should let...

EcoWatch: Oceans are becoming cesspools of the earth

Ocean pollutionis a major global problem.It is growing and directly affects human health. Philip Landrigan, epidemiologist, pediatrician Many people have been to ocean and Gulf shores and...

EcoWatch: Time for a good and bad news report as season warms up

The good news is that bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude. Robert H. Schuller, American television evangelist, author Sorry to say, this column will offer...

EcoWatch: Is the spirit of July 4th celebration still alive?

“Hold on, my friends,to the Constitutionand the republic for which it stands. Miracles do nut cluster,and what happened once in 6,000 years,may not happen again.Hold on to the Constition,for if...

EcoWatch: Manatee deaths up, state protections down

The Manatee’s Call The manatees call from the ocean’s depths, A silent plea for peace and protection.In the sea’s expanse, their homes they’ve kept, A sanctuary from human detection.The...

EcoWatch: Fathers will be facing new challenges in 2025

The majesty of a tree,The warmth of a summer sun,The calm of a quiet sea,The generous soul of nature,The comforting arm of night,The wisdom of all ages,The power of the eagle’s flight,The joy of...

EcoWatch: Welcoming the summer but dreading the storms

“Hurricane season bringsa humbling reminder that despite our technologies,most of nature remains unpredictable.” Diane Ackerman, American poet, essayist, and naturalist, known for her books and...

EcoWatch: Florida black bears facing firing squads this fall

“The single biggest threat to our planet is the destruction of habitat and along the way loss of precious wildlife. We need to reach a balance where people, habitatand wildlife can co-existIf we...