January, 2010

Cool Green Morning: Monday, January 25

Written by Robert Lalasz | January 25th, 2010

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Simply the best 5 green stories now online:

The NBA’s Golden State Warriors go solar (well, at least a little). (CleanTechnica)
Can seagrass make a comeback (and why it needs to)? (Treehugger)
Algae: Is growing it for biofuels a greenhouse gas crime? (Green Inc.)
Why you should flush toilet paper rather than throwing it away (from an eco POV) (Grist)
What ecosystems have in common with the movie “The Air Up There” (Yale Environment 360)

What Should We Call What Nature Provides Us?

Written by Robert Lalasz | January 22nd, 2010

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We need one inspiring phrase that expresses everything nature gives to human beings — agriculture, drinking water, clean air, recreation, aesthetic pleasure and more. “Natural Capital?” “Nature’s Benefits?” “Natural Life-Support?” “Environmental Value?” Tell us — you could really help us convince others that nature is life itself!

Nature Photo of the Week: Grizzly Match

Written by Darci Palmquist |

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Lovers quarrel? Or maybe they’re just playing? This action shot of grizzly bears was taken by Flickr user pixilpame and shared through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr Group. Check out all The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted to the Conservancy’s Flickr group by people like you — at my.nature.org.

Cool Green Morning: Friday, January 22

Written by Robert Lalasz |

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5 smokin’ hot green links to kick off your weekend — enjoy!

Want your martini shaken, stirred and green? There’s a new book guide to organic cocktails. (The Chic Ecologist)
The UN drops its January 31 deadline for countries to submit their CO2-emission-reduction proposals. (CleanTechnica)
What are the real gaps in climate science (no, we’re not talking climategate)? (NatureNews)
The leading GOP pollster tells us all how to pass a climate bill. (The Vine)
Conservation biologists are really slow at submitting journal articles (Journal Watch Online).

Copenhagen Accord: Can Two Tables Change the World?

Written by Chrissy Schwinn | January 21st, 2010

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China and the United States are each waiting for the other to take action on climate change. Do two little tables in the Copenhagen Accord give them the opportunity to act together?

Cool Green Morning: Thursday, January 21

Written by Darci Palmquist |

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Hot off the grill — your top 5 green news links of the day:

Did the election of Scott Brown in Massachusetts kill off any hope of tackling climate change? (The Vine)
It’s time to ban the import of invasive snakes like Burmese pythons, says Ken Salazar. (Green Inc.)
Biologists discover an Eden in Ecuador — sitting, ironically enough, on top of some major oil reserves. (Dot Earth)
Grass lawns in city parks release more greenhouse gases than they store, says a new study. (Conservation Journal Watch)
One issue from post-earthquake Haiti that hasn’t received much attention yet: the country’s deforestation problem. (Bright Green Blog)

Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, January 20

Written by Nicole Levins | January 20th, 2010

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Who’s excited for today’s top five green links?

Is peer pressure one of the most effective weapons in the fight against climate change? (GreenBiz)
Good news for eco-conscious meat eaters: eating grass-fed beef could help save the planet. (TIME)
The internet is getting an eco-makeover. By 2015, the whole entire interwebs could be 1,000 (!) times greener. (Solve Climate)
It’s officially official– 2010 marks the International Year of Biodiversity. (Environmental Expert)
Are you lucky enough to live in one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities? (Treehugger)

Sustainable Seafood Cards: A Tool To Help Transform Fisheries

Written by Lynne Zeitlin Hale | January 19th, 2010

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There’s no silver bullet for making fisheries sustainable — but wallet cards are a great tool for consumers who want to make a difference, says Lynne Zeitlin Hale.