Posts by Ava Linker

Endangered Animals
December 19, 2025

185 Countries Agree To Protect 70 Species of Endangered Sharks and Rays

At the 20th conference of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), more than 185 countries voted to increase legal protections for 70 shark and ray species. It was announced in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, that new protections under an international wildlife trade treaty are to be implemented, and they will take effect within three to 18 months.

Read Article

Houses
November 28, 2025

This Customizable Shipping Container Home Is Now Available on Amazon

Designing your own house is the ultimate project. However, that goal is out of reach for many because they can’t afford it, find the right property, or lack the necessary experience and resources. But one shipping container home offers a solution to many of these issues while costing less than the average new car. It provides the perfect foundation for anything from a dream home to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

Read Article

Environment
November 10, 2025

Life-Sized Concrete Cars Are Submerged To Create Artificial Coral Reefs in Miami

Miami is known for its sunny beaches, palm trees, and outdoor malls, but did you know it’s also home to the only coral reef in North America? As the second most visited city in the U.S., welcoming over 4 million tourists a year, Miami is poised to turn its coastline into both a cultural landmark and a living, breathing sanctuary for marine life.

Read Article

Endangered Animals
October 6, 2025

Orangutan Sanctuary Is Giving New Hope To Endangered Primates in Borneo

In just 50 years, or the lifetime of an orangutan, humans have destroyed half of Borneo’s rainforest and thereby endangered the lives of orangutans. Humans have invaded the rainforests of Borneo, where 90% of all orangutans live, for palm oil farms and coal mines. As a result, two-thirds of the Bornean orangutan populations has disappeared, leading the species to its current critically endangered status.

Read Article

Read More Articles

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.