Peter Getty is a philanthropist and contributing blogger for the Huffington Post. His work and writings revolve around environmental issues. Getty's philanthropic initiatives, as well as the organizations he supports, are committed to protecting the environment and spreading environmental awareness.
My recent Huffington Post article, Climate Protection: A Portfolio of Good Sense and Cents for Our Planet, points out that the argument that it isn't financially feasible to move toward renewable energy sources no longer holds water. There are just too many studies out now that find the exact opposite to be true. Unfortunately, ...
De-extinction is the idea of cloning animals and plants from preserved DNA, and it's the subject of an increasing number of conversations about climate change. As we move into an era where prevention may not be possible, de-extinction is being offered as a solution to trying to protect wildlife and ecosystems. It's a viable option, ...
Ever since the Napa Quake, which thankfully didn't claim any lives, there has been a lot of chatter regarding what could have caused it. Some are writing that it could be linked to the California drought and the groundwater depletion that goes along with it. Since I don't think this thinking will likely be enough to tip the scales ...
Anyone hoping for international cooperation on reducing carbon emissions to prevent further global warming ought to be disappointed this week. After two weeks of meetings in Bonn on climate change, presented with more scientific information about the potential nightmare scenarios we could face without action, no real progress was ...