by Beth Allgood | Apr 14, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
There is quite a “buzz” about the arrival of the cicada Brood X in the Washington DC area right now. Last seen 17 years ago, billions of cicadas (1.5 million per acre) in Brood X will soon appear in 14 states, with DC, Maryland, and Virginia at the epicenter. When the...
by Beth Allgood | Apr 7, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
The beginning of April is beautiful in Washington DC. The weather is gorgeous, the flowers are blooming, and nature seems almost to be showing off to get our attention. The cherry blossoms by the Tidal Basin are an especially stunning show. Part of the beauty of...
by Taylor Mann | Mar 31, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
Climate change impacts every part of our globe, and it is beginning to affect our daily lives in measurable ways. Extreme weather-related events like fires, floods, hurricanes, and droughts that were once considered to be “100 year” events and are now occurring every...
by Kate Wall | Mar 24, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
On Monday OneNature, along with more than 60 other groups representing a variety of different fields, sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging a whole-of-government approach to prevent future pandemics. Over the last year, we’ve all learned more than we ever...
by Beth Allgood | Mar 22, 2021 | OneNature in the News, Stories
Oh Happy Day! By Beth Allgood, President, OneNature It was a long hike, and rugged. The Himalayan altitude was almost as breathtaking as the scenery, which became more stunning with every switchback turn. I had arrived in Bhutan two days before on my second trip to...
by Beth Allgood | Mar 17, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
This Saturday, March 20th, is the International Day of Happiness. Every year I get excited about the launch of the World Happiness Report and other happiness policy related activities. This year I am even more excited because I get to join some fascinating women for...
by Beth Allgood | Mar 10, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
On March 8th the world celebrated International Women’s Day. In the US, March is Women’s History Month. Of course, the need for a special day – or even a month – dedicated to women, shows that women’s achievements have not been highlighted to the...
by Taylor Mann | Mar 2, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
March 3rd is World Wildlife Day. Designated as a day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora, World Wildlife Day emphasizes the importance of wildlife in sustaining the livelihoods of individuals around the globe. This year’s theme,...
by Taylor Mann | Feb 24, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
OneNature was founded on the principle that individual and societal wellbeing are tied to the health and wellbeing of animals and the environment. Last week the United Nations released a new report, Making Peace with Nature, which highlights that principle. This...
by Beth Allgood | Feb 18, 2021 | Stories, Stories from OneNature
The latest John Oliver “Last Week Tonight” piece is an excellent overview of how human treatment of animals helped spark COVID-19. Society must shift our behavior now if we want to prevent future, more deadly pandemics. Oliver’s perspective is so aligned with...
