It is increasingly recognised that climate change is not the only global threat. And we are actually facing both a climate and a biodiversity crisis. The WWF Living Planet Report found that the world has lost almost 70% of its mammal, bird, fish, reptile, and amphibian species since 1970. And when you look at insects … Continue reading Wildlife, carbon, and offsetting: how your next holiday can benefit biodiversity
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Sustainable travel in Galapagos
The growing human presence in Galapagos has put wildlife at risk. While UNESCO removed Galapagos from their list of endangered heritage sites in 2010, disease, hunting, pollution, and invasive species continue to impact the islands. The permanent human population in Galapagos has doubled to 30,000 in the past decade. And the number of tourists is … Continue reading Sustainable travel in Galapagos