How the world came to celebrate Earth Day

How the world came to celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day was established on 22 April 1970 due to a rising need of protecting the environment and natural resources. The movement started in the United States and, on that occasion, millions of US citizens took to the streets for a historic demonstration for environmental protection. The lack of environmental regulations started raising concerns. After the publishing

Why Japan’s dugong population is seriously threatened

Why Japan’s dugong population is seriously threatened

If you’ve never heard about the dugong, don’t worry. It is one of the least known marine mammals – very similar to Florida’s manatee – and a shy creature populating the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The calm waters surrounding Okinawa Island, Japan, are home to this rare mammal species, which is particularly dear to the