Pesticides & Pollution
Pesticides and pollution pose significant threats to amphibians worldwide, contaminating their habitats and disrupting delicate ecosystems. Frogs, with their permeable skin and aquatic life stages, are especially vulnerable to toxic chemicals and environmental pollutants. This page explores the dangers of pesticides, agricultural runoff, industrial waste, and other pollutants affecting amphibian populations. Learn about the latest research, conservation efforts, and ways you can help protect frogs from harmful contaminants.
Pesticide frog art created by Amritha Warrier, India. SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest
The Faceless Ones
Alarmed by what was happening to the environment, Terry Jacks produced and arranged this award-winning video, narrated and written by Jack Whyte. The Exxon Valdez oil spill serves as a stark reminder of the environmental devastation caused by industrial practices, emphasizing the need for accountability and action to protect fragile ecosystems for future generations. The video explores deforestation, toxic contamination, and the exploitation of natural resources, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability. It calls on viewers to recognize the faceless forces behind environmental degradation and to take action—whether through awareness, advocacy, or the power of their vote—to protect our planet for future generations.
