Samantha Hurst

Sep 25, 2024 | blog.nwf.org | Kristy Jones |Samantha Hurst

National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG for a campaign highlighting vulnerable and endangered species. This week, during Climate Week, LG Electronics unveiled the Galápagos Sea Lion, a marine mammal at increased risk due to plastic pollutants.  The Galápagos Sea Lion is the third animal featured in its 3D anamorphic experience on its Times Square billboard in New York City.

Mar 14, 2024 | duboiscountyherald.com | Samantha Hurst

PERRY COUNTY — On Feb. 12, 2022, Phillip Taylor robbed the world of Amber Willis. The loss of this sweet soul in such a heinous way has impacted her family, friends and community. Our thoughts are with you as you try to close this extremely hurtful chapter. On February 12, 2022, Phillip Taylor drove to the area of Amber’s home. He parked down the road and walked approximately 3,000 feet to her home. There he found her lying on her couch, home alone with their one year old daughter.

Mar 7, 2024 | blog.nwf.org | Braelei Hardt |Robert Watkins |Samantha Hurst |Portia Bharath

It’s easy to think of winter as a time of stillness and dormancy, a period when life retreats, awaiting the thaw of spring. But for the inhabitants of the natural world, winter is not a quiet retreat; it is a dynamic arena of endurance, strategy, and adaptability. From epic migrations that span continents to the creation of biological antifreeze, join us as we explore seven of the miraculous ways in which life endures, thrives, and even flourishes amidst the frosty challenges of winter.

Jan 24, 2024 | crowdfundinsider.com | Omar Faridi |Samantha Hurst

UnionBank continues the digital transformation of its wealth management business with the Avaloq Core Platform. This will “help the bank to stay ahead of the technology curve as the financial industry continues to digitalize in the pursuit of greater efficiency and innovation.” Avaloq is “implementing… Read More

Jul 27, 2023 | blog.nwf.org | Samantha Hurst

You might recall that viral video from a few years ago of a person pulling a straw from a sea turtle’s nose. If you do, you might have felt the same way I did. I felt helpless and horrified that today’s society would be so detrimental to wildlife. However, I knew I could use those emotions to drive a more sustainable and healthy environment for myself and wildlife, so I started my journey to a zero-waste (or low-waste) lifestyle. What is a Low-Waste or Zero-Waste Lifestyle?