
Did you know that animals and bodies of water can be recognized as people? According to the National Geographic, this is called personhood where legally “an entity has the capacity for rights or responsibilities.” The Case of Happy In the past, personhood rulings in the courts of the United States have related to animals. The most recent is the case of Happy the 51-year-old Asian elephant from the Bronx Zoo. Happy’s case was brought to

Green laundry is a topic everyone should consider, whether you do all of your laundry yourself or whether you get some clothing laundered by outside services. In the face of increasingly intense climate calamities, more people and industries have acknowledged the reality of climate change and have started to “go green” within their own practices. Some laundry delivery services have committed to doing their part to help the environment heal. To work for laundry sustainability,

As with many other aspects of government policy, overfishing and other fishing-related environmental issues are a real problem. However, government intervention may not be the most effective solution. Surprisingly, it might be one of the main drivers of overfishing and other conservation and sustainability issues stemming from commercial fishing. Much like drone fishing, this presents serious ethical issues of interest to the average angler. Who bears the costs of overfishing? Overfishing has another

When talking about mushrooms, the main thought that comes to mind is the safety of consumption of these fungi. There are many types of mushrooms. However, only a few are edible and can be used in your culinary endeavors. So, we are going to cover the tips to start an edible mushroom garden and understand which types are edible. Edible mushrooms are called gilled mushrooms (Agaricus campestris). Even though the Agaricus campestris grows wild in

What should you know when comparing dual fuel suppliers? Change is always good, especially if you intend to improve the bottom lines for your business. One of the best ways you can enhance the performance of your business is to reduce expenditures. Unfortunately, energy bills contribute a lot to the overall expenses for businesses. Thankfully, there are many energy suppliers on the market that can supply affordable energy plans. There are a few things you

State of Manatees If you have spent any time on or around Florida’s waterways, then you may have come across the Florida Manatee. The Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) is a keystone species for the state. What exactly does that mean? A keystone species is an organism that plays a vital role in an ecosystem. Essentially, manatees act as the glue to keep all plants, animals, and microorganisms functioning in a healthy matter. According to