Most Discussed Environment Articles

I am a vegetarian. Many people are quick to stereotype vegetarianism as bizarre behavior, appropriate for those on another planet. I treasure our Earth, and since we only have one, we should protect it and the wildlife that populates it. But... (more »)

Gifted kids are different individuals. They are those who can see different things and solve the problem on their own way. Gifted kids can help for poverty and world hunger.They can also work for keeping the environment clean and also for... (more »)

I would like to begin by defining “zoo.” It is a park-like area in which live animals are kept in cages or large enclosures for public exhibit. Hold on, large enclosures? More like tiny cages. As zoo funds are cut, cages become smaller... (more »)

The environment around us is our domain and home where we can thrive and be ourselves. But our human race is slowly deteriorating our world even by the slightest actions that you may think are meaningless. Our surrounding is very gentle and simple... (more »)

Recently in December, I informed a teacher at my Middle School of this idea that is cost effective and also saves the environment. The idea was to recycle our school’s cardboard lunch trays by placing them on a recycling table after depositing... (more »)

This piece is a response to “The Modern Zoo” from the May 2008 issue of Teen Ink. I volunteer at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and have gotten to know its keepers, veterinary staff, and other workers. According to the writer of “The Modern... (more »)

Our decisions and habits towards littering are very disappointing to even a teen United States and earth citizen like myself. We were put on this earth for many reasons, including being stewardesses of God’s creations. However, some people... (more »)

Earth Day is becoming a permanent event in America, for the mere thought of global warming has sent gullible civilians into a panic of eco-consciousness. Going “green” is budding into a national phenomenon, where clothing shops are bagging... (more »)

I'm sure everyone has heard of PETA at one point in time or another. If not, their name stands for "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals". However, most of you may not be aware of the fact that PETA does NOT treat their animals ethically.... (more »)

What is animal testing? Every year 115,000,000 animals around the world are experimented on. 115,000,000. Think about that. How would you feel if the United States government took your pet for animal testing experiments? Safety tests are... (more »)