(Photo courtesy of African Conservation Foundation) Nigeria and Cameroon are cooperating to save the most endangered ape, the Cross River Gorilla. Here’s a clip of the news story: “With just 300 individuals left in the wild, Cross River gorillas have found new conservation support from...

These days, a lot of people are asking…how do I improve my gas mileage? Well there are quite a few easy things you can do starting today that will save you gas and money. I found a great video that sums up the best ways to improve your gas mileage. Video: How to Improve Your Gas Mileage ...

Here’s some top headlines from this week in environmental news…enjoy! Canada Preserves Arctic Wilderness for Whales, Bears, and Birds The Canadian government has announced that it will protect more than 450,000 hectares (1,737 square miles) of Arctic wilderness in the Nunavut Territory b...

Hi everyone, we’re doing a bit a maintenance on ProtectingOurEnvironment.com today. So some features may not be available for a few hours. Sorry for the inconvenience! However, I’m thinking you’re going to love our new site design and the amount of interactivity and organization ...

Mention geothermal energy to someone and its likely that you’ll get a blank stare and a…huh?  That’s because the concept of using geothermal power as an alternative energy source is not widely discussed in the mainstream media.  Usually you’ll only hear about solar, wind, ...

Ok, so I’m a few months late to the train…at least I made it right?  Well what I mean is I just found this outstanding report from TrendWatching.com that was first published in June of 2008.  Too bad I didn’t find this sooner because a few months have gone by without me knowing a...

Oh the marriage of solar power and style…gotta love it! I just came across these awesome bags from Noon Solar that are all complete with a flexible solar panel on one side.  This solar panel charges a battery pack that’s inside your bag which you can use to charge your cell phone, or MP...

A form of renewable energy that might be new to many people is called micro hydro energy. This is an alternative to general coal or oil. However, it is a form of power that is limited to your local area. If you happen to live in a place that has an accessible river or creek running near it, you can ...