EcoMetro

Wildlife Services, the ironically named branch of the USDA that shot, trapped and poisoned over 6 million animals between 2004 and 2006, is mostly unknown to the public that finances it. The two deadliest poisons used by the agency to intentionally exterminate native predators inconvenient to private...

It’s virtually impossible not to hear about all the human-caused destruction that’s been happening to the planet and wild animals are often the least able to cope with the changes we’re making. Wildlife needs our protection more than ever and I’m about to tell you about one way that you can help one...

Cupid’s arrow may be aiming for a pink, loveable heart, but that doesn’t mean it should leave you in the red, particularly if you’re just recovering from your holiday spending of two months ago. And if you’d like to avoid consuming more unnecessary products this Valentine’s Day, I propose another unofficial...

"Anxiety over the environmental legacy of our Christmas tree habit seems to be increasing." -- Leo Hickman It’s that time of year again and you may be pondering what kind of xmas tree, kwansaa or hannukah bush to buy, or whether you’re going to have one at all. Artificial trees are made of...

Whether it’s the thrill of seeing a whale spouting in the ocean, the pleasure of watching wild birds in our backyards, or being on the receiving end of our companion animals’ unconditional love and devotion, our animal friends are a true gift. Non-human animals give us so much and yet are often at our...

I occasionally read the newspaper with proverbial blinders on, to give myself a break from -- how shall I put it -- news in a cruel, cruel world. Articles that mention anything about human-generated environmental destruction and/or cruelty to any animal gets my dander up and my spirits down. I know I...