A government agency is suing divers devoted to rescuing animals in distress — Ever wake up all enthused to challenge an unjust law or rebel against a ridiculous policy? If so, you'll discover countless laws in our great nation you can take on. Environmental laws, especially, are a goldmine when it comes to ridiculous policies. I'm impressed by how many laws allow the…

You’ve undoubtedly heard: We as a species and the planet as a whole have an indisputable plastic challenge, on land and in the ocean. I know first hand from my trip to Clipperton, numerous beach cleanups, interviews with recycling centers, city officials, environmentalists as well as discussions with plastic manufacturers…

It’s time we put our money where our values are — I used to get enraged thinking about my money in my bank, enabling the said bank to sponsor trophy hunts and fund pipelines while also lobbying against green policies I wholeheartedly support. I felt trapped — I had to use a bank that then chose to fund highly-harmful projects in…

How fireworks torture our veterans, pets, wildlife, money, and nature — Last October we adopted a wonderful little bundle of barks and drools, Lucky Boy. He was scared beyond description of strangers and different places. He didn't even know how to eat from a bowl. His first year on the planet was nothing short of torturous. He was one of 125…

It’s what the entire world is talking about and complaining to be talking about — From the first moment I heard Titan was lost, my heart sank. I didn’t know anybody in the vessel. I do, though, know many explorers, adventurers, and risk-takers who’ve been to the far reaches of Earth. And I knew one person on board the Polar Prince as a mission specialist…

Let’s stop our attack on killer whales (and other sentient beings, for that matter) — I read the unfortunate article in The Atlantic covering the orcas' damaging rudders in the Strait of Gibraltar by antagonizing them. The article concludes since orcas torture seals, sea lions, and other prey they’re sadistic jerks of the water. I’ve been on many orca watches and have been blessed to…

There’s no generosity or service left in our tipping practice — When I was a child, after a highly anticipated dinner at one of our local restaurants, my dad would exclaim — The service was great again tonight, I’m going to leave her an extra tip. He’d tip 20–25% sometimes, at my mom’s discontent. It’s not like our pockets were overflowing…

The Case for Leaving Dandelions Alone — Out of Whack With Nature Series Gather round and listen to — err read — this fact-based case for keeping and spreading dandelions. Yes, we all heard them tell us how annoying and ridiculous dandelions were. Well, they were wrong, again. Are you surprised? We, actually this time I can’t…

Finally, we have a statue symbolizing the lack of human intelligence and humanity, or Freya’s Story — A little over nine months ago, Norway decided to murder a lone walrus in a marina because it was getting attention from local people and being harassed by them. People were harassing the walrus, and people decided to euthanize her. Now, they have a walrus statue. Our dumbassery knows no…