Environmental Conservation

A 2016 photo of a grassland and chaparral environment in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona.

2004: The Significance of Grasslands and Chaparral in Global Ecosystems

Grasslands and chaparrals are crucial ecosystems, with grasslands characterized by moderate rainfall and chaparral thriving in Mediterranean climates. Their preservation is vital for maintaining biodiversity and ecological stability

September 2000 image displaying the largest recorded "ozone hole" above Antarctica, based on data captured by the Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS) instrument aboard the NASA Earth Probe satellite.

1913: The Discovery and Preservation of the Ozone Layer

The discovery of the ozone layer by Fabry and Buisson, and its monitoring by Dobson, led to crucial actions to reverse its depletion caused by CFCs

Vividly colored mineral deposits from hot springs at Lion Geyser and Heart Spring in Yellowstone National Park.

1872: Preserving Earth’s Wonders – The Rise of National Parks

The emergence of national parks, starting with Yellowstone in 1872, signifies a crucial effort in conserving natural ecosystems amid growing environmental pressures, leading to a global network of protected areas dedicated to preserving Earth's invaluable [...]