Sarah Lynn Bowser There is no denying that the world has a plastic pollution problem. Each year, more than 8 million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans and causes at least $8 billion in damages to marine ecosystems. Plastic bags are routinely one of the top five items found during beach and river … Continue reading "Approaches to the Plastic Pollution Problem"

Sarah Lynn Bowser There are two Virginia opossums (one pictured right) who are residents at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, a non-profit organization in Atlanta, GA, that is dedicated to the mission of connecting people with nature. These two opossums serve as animal ambassadors, where they play an invaluable role in connecting the public with conservation … Continue reading "The Role of Ambassador Animals in Wildlife