Repent ye Sinners

Comic Book Super-Villains who had a Change of Heart

The body of Homero Gómez González was found in the sanctuary that had rescued from destruction.

Peter Benchley and Unleashing the True Monster

How the Creator of ‘Jaws’ Became the Shark’s Greatest DefenderPeter Benchley wrote a bestselling novel and blockbuster movie—then spent the rest of his career struggling to protect sharks from the stigma that his masterpiece unleashed.

The Writer of Jaws Regretted his Depiction of Sharks and Became an Ocean ActivistPeter Benchley was a relatively young author when his first novel was published in 1974. And unlike many debut novelists, he had a smash hit on his hands.

We fear sharks, but humans are the real predators – photo essayGreenpeace investigator Sophie Cooke spent a month at sea observing the hidden practices behind many of the deaths of 100 million sharks every year

Why the author of ‘Jaws’ wished he never wrote it

The writer of 'Jaws' was a great advocate for shark protection and ocean conservationThe original creator of Jaws surely regretted that his work turned people against sharks, creatures that he loved.

SHARK FINNING for SHARK FIN SOUP

Not only is it an intensely wasteful and harmful practice, it's also essentially pointless since shark fins have no accepted scientific evidence that it provides nutritional or medicinal value. Ironically, because sharks are apex predators, they have among the highest levels of mercury and other dangerous toxins found in fish.

The most prized shark fins can cost hundreds of dollars, with the average bowl of shark fin soup costing up to $100.00.

It is a symbol of wealth and that is why it is served at special occasions such as Chinese weddings and banquets. The terrible secret is that this tasteless, nutrition-less delicacy that leads to the deaths of some 250,000 sharks a day.

In large parts of the oceans, populations of sharks are already down by 90% or more in just the last 20 years and virtually all of this is due to the horrific cultural practice.

We are allowing, in just one generation of humanity, to needlessly eradicate 400m years of evolution.

Only 5% of wedding guests say they like eating shark fin soup - survey | Hong Kong Free Press HKFPJust five per cent of wedding guests say they like eating shark fin soup at banquets. The majority of guests consume it only because it is being served, a survey has found. The Hong Kong Shark Foundation estimated that shark fin is served to 323,783 tables at 11,783 wedding banquets annually, with an average of 32 shark fin wedding …

Howard Lyman, former beef and dairy farmer - Free From Harm"Lyman recalls the difficult moment he discovered that he could no longer turn away from the question of killing animals we have no need to harm at all: "Not, 'Am I nice to my animals?' or, 'Do I feed them well?' but, 'My God, should we be eating them?'"

Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey HomeTribe of Heart's award-winning, life-changing documentary about the emotional lives of animals, and the moral struggles and triumphs of farmers. Open your eyes, trust your heart, take the journey.

Amazon employees are risking their jobs to speak out about climate change

From Sea-Fishing to Sea-Farming

Bren Smith, the fisherman shaping the future of sustainable ocean farmingBren Smith is a former fisherman turned sustainable shellfish and seaweed farmer, turned entrepreneur. His company, Thimble Island Oyster Co. operates one of the first sustainable 3D ocean farms in the U.S. Nestled in the Thimble Islands of Long Island Sound, his 40-acre farm uses the entire water column to grow a variety of species — ranging from sugar kelp and oysters to mussels and scallops — and has emerged as a national model for hyper-local sustainable food production, ocean restoration, and economic development.

This Former Fisherman Is Now Farming the Most Sustainable Food on Earth—Underwater“For the first time in generations, we have an opportunity to grow food the right way, provide good middle-class jobs, restore ecosystems, and feed the planet.”

Mexico: defender of monarch butterflies found dead two weeks after he vanishedActivists say death of Homero Gómez González found floating in a well could be over illegal logging disputes

Missing Mexican butterfly activist found deadActivists fear that Homero Gómez may have been targeted because of his fight against illegal logging.

We’re losing monarchs fast—here’s whyIt’s not too late to save them, but it’s a question of whether we make the effort, scientists say.

A Former Neo-Nazi Explains Why Hate Drew Him In — And How He Got OutChristian Picciolini spent eight years as a member of a violent, white power skinhead group. He eventually withdrew and co-founded a nonprofit to help extremists disengage.

Can a nation forgive a reformed neo-Nazi? — Life After HateDespite his commitment to civil rights, Nick Cooper was recently deported from Canada, underscoring a sobering reality that sometimes reformed members of hate groups can never completely atone for their past.

He was a KKK member, then a neo-Nazi: How one white supremacist renounced hate

Biography of Bartolomé de Las Casas, Spanish ColonistBartolomé de Las Casas spoke out about the horrors of the Spanish colonial system in the Caribbean. Learn more about his life and work.

De Las Casas and the Conquistadors – America in Class – resources for history & literature teachers from the National Humanities CenterWhat arguments did Bartolome de Las Casas make in favor of more humane treatment of Native Americans as he exposed the atrocities of the Spanish conquistadors in Hispaniola?

The Best and Worst Eco-jobs

What are the 10 most harmful jobs? - 80,000 HoursWe spend most of our time discussing the most helpful careers that you *should* take. But which careers are the worst?

The 47 jobs that are most damaging to your healthThe most unhealthy jobs in America may expose you to disease, hazardous conditions, and contaminants; and even entail an unhealthy amount of sitting.

“Batshit jobs” - no-one should have to destroy the planet to make a living An in-depth look at workers’ participation in the climate and ecological breakdown, and how this might be transformed into ecological care, and leveraged for change.

Behind Every Film Production Is a Mess of Environmental WreckageHollywood may be full of progressives, but critics say the industry needs to do a much better job limiting waste and carbon emissions.

The 15 Worst Companies For The Planet

22 of the Absolute Best Jobs in Environmental SustainabilityThis is how you can be part of the solution and get paid well for your efforts.

11 of the Fastest Growing Green Jobs - National GeographicGreen jobs benefit both the economy and the environment, and include everything from alternative fuels to tasty foods.

Top 10 Green Dream JobsHere are the top 10 dream green jobs for people, skills and educational requirements, and projected earnings.

Richard "Ric" O'Barry (born Richard Barry O'Feldman, October 14, 1939) is an American animal rights activist and former animal trainer who was first recognized in the 1960s for capturing and training the five dolphins that were used in the TV series Flipper. O'Barry transitioned from training dolphins to instead advocating against industries that keep dolphins in captivity, after one of the Flipper dolphins died in his arms.

About Ric O’Barry | Dolphin ProjectRichard O’Barry has worked on both sides of the captive dolphin issue, making him an invaluable asset in the efforts to end exploitation.