Conservation law

Wildlife Conservation Multiple communities, habitats, environments, and ecosystems all coexist with each other to form our planet, Earth. Included in these communities, habitats, environments, and ecosystems are thousands of different species. These species, over centuries, have developed symbiotic relationships with each other as a way of survival. In other words, this “Circle of Life” has been established and for centuries has been effective enough to sustain Earth’s species. However, what…

And we won’t admit it. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature there is around 16,000 species at risk of extinction and 41,415 species that are threatened. Many species including ourselves are in danger if we do not look for a solution to prevent it. In Andrea Wulf’s The Invention of Nature, she introduces Alexander von Humboldt who was the first scientist to notice climate change. Today, it is a big topic since we can see it occur in front us or on the news such as and…

Currently the trend towards mandatory green building regulation has been at the municipal level and was at least partly motivated by federal inaction in this area. If the U.S. Congress did pass green building legislation that was signed into law by the president, there could be a spate of federal preemption challenges where plaintiffs would most likely challenge a more stringent state or local regulation that is a greater burden than any national standard. There have already been some lawsuits…

The increase in wildlife crime is argued to be a result of “widespread poverty, underfunding of wildlife conservation efforts, lack of law enforcement and political instability in the concerned countries and a rising demand for exotic animal products” (WTO 2014:5). Considering the numerous dimensions involved in illegal wildlife trade, it is only appropriate that efforts to solve this crisis be multidimensional. Further, it is critical that there are intervention efforts at each level of illegal…

To Be Named: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams The title, The Glass Menagerie, is the first “name” that is encountered, and a menagerie is “A collection of wild animals in cages or enclosures, esp. one kept for exhibition, as in a zoo, etc. Also: a place or building in which such a collection is kept.”(OED). By this definition, the characters are like the wild animals as they are trapped together because of financial reasons, family bonds, and because they are stuck in Tom’s memory. By…

Maisy Berger Is the World’s Most Rare Marine Animal Going to See 2018? Introduction Discovered in 1958, the Vaquita is now a critically endangered species. Classified as endangered by Mexico in 1975 and by the United States of America in 1979, the Vaquita now only has 30 individuals left in their species. These beautiful creatures are part of the porpoise family. They grow to be about five feet and usually weigh around a hundred and twenty pounds. The Vaquita are animals that thrive in a…

In the 21st century, global warming, which is caused by the increase of carbon dioxide gases that forms from burning fuels in the atmosphere, is a serious threat to the Earth. As National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2006) statistics show, energy consumption is done principally by buildings in the U.S. This research intends to decrease the percentage of carbon emission by developing zero carbon homes. Berry,S. et. al. (2013) define zero carbon homes as having no need for fossil fuel for heating…

journalist Elizabeth Kolbert discusses New Zealand’s problem with invasive species attacking endemic fauna which results in many of their native species becoming extinct. Kolbert explains the problems of exterminating specific animals such as stoat for conservation of their natural wildlife. She also explains the issues of how explorers brought various animals to different parts of the world. Hence, Elizabeth Kolbert discusses the difficulty of eliminating invasive species and that extreme…

We champion the essence of ecotourism by pledging to consistently and diligently foster conservation, empower local communities, and educate visitors on the native culture and natural beauty of the location. An example of EcoTrue remaining true to our mission statement is reflected in our Maquipucuna Reserve project. The Maquipucuna Reserve…

to learn about the anatomy, physiology, and obscurities of every phylum, through dissections and field work. As my knowledge and respect for wildlife and conservation grew, I was given the opportunity to be the cartographer and artist for the Washtenaw Community College Nature Trail that was put into place this year for education and conservation efforts in the natural habitat for the many species that surrounds the campus. When I transferred to Cornell, I was ready…