October, 2010
Nature Photo of the Week: Fall Foliage
Written by Darci Palmquist | October 22nd, 2010
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Ah, fall! Best season of the year. This beautiful photo was taken by Flickr user bethmax in Sauk County, Wisconsin, and shared through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr Group. See all The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted to the Conservancy’s Flickr group by people like you — at my.nature.org. And get inspired to take your own [...]
How to Keep Salmon in the Trees
Written by Dustin Solberg |
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In the Tongass, salmon need the forest and the forest needs the salmon. To help keep this relationship in balance, Rob Bosworth, a Conservancy fish biologist, has a goal: restore 500 miles of salmon streams.
Using the Outback for Carbon Cutbacks
Written by Michael Looker | October 21st, 2010
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The director of The Nature Conservancy’s Australia program explains why that country is a major player in fighting climate change, and how some simple changes could make it even more effective.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, October 21
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Need a good argument for why people should protect nature? We’ve got 5:
- Give farmers $1 billion to reduce water pollution and they’ll save you $6 billion on a wastewater treatment plant. (The New York Times)
- A new study says viewing nature scenes eases pain for cancer patients. (The Daily Green)
- The Gulf oil spill was good for America’s bottom line… which is weird, and still an argument for nature. (DotEarth)
- Will these 8 overlooked species be granted endangered status? (Wired)
- Cool photo! See this winner of the 2010 wildlife photographer of the year award. (BBC)
Solving Problems That Don’t Exist—Yet
Written by Scott Morrison | October 20th, 2010
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An extremely rare bird that occurs on only one island off California faces an unusual conservation problem. Our scientist explains the unique ways we’re fighting to save it.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, October 20
Written by Nicole Levins |
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You overslept this morning? Tell your boss you were just doing your part to fight climate change.
- Researchers discover three new species of cute little forest frogs in Tanzania. (Mongabay)
- Floating wind turbines sound kind of cool, don’t they? (CleanTechnica)
- Invasives like Asian carp and lionfish are bad for the environment, so let’s eat them. (DotEarth)
- The entire world has fallen way short on ocean protection goals. (YaleE360)
- Get more sleep! It’s better for you, and also the climate. (Treehugger)
Chat Transcript: Peter Kareiva on Environmental Education
Written by Brad Parker | October 19th, 2010
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Peter Kareiva, The Nature Conservancy’s chief scientist and co-author of the new textbook Conservation Science: Balancing the Needs of People and Nature, answered your questions on Monday, October 18 about topics including environmental education and how to get kids interested in nature.
Ocean Architecture
Written by Kerry Crisley |
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Countries around the world are falling far behind on their promises to protect our oceans. A new book urges action, and offers some creative solutions.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, October 19
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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The day’s top 5 cool green news stories, delivered right to your doorstep:
- The greenest companies in America, as ranked by Newsweek. (GreenBiz)
- Children take center stage at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. (EarthWatch)
- What’s the least attractive wind turbine color to insects (thus potentially saving lots of birds and bats)? (Treehugger)
- Don’t forget to take advantage of the federal tax credit for home energy improvements before it expires at year’s end. (Christian Science Monitor)
- Midwestern climate skeptics get on board with cleaner energy. (The New York Times)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, October 18
Written by Nicole Levins | October 18th, 2010
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We’ve got a case of the cool green Mondays:
- Fearful of West Nile virus, scientists are trapping and vaccinating Santa Cruz Island’s rare scrub jays one by one. (LA Times)
- How to purify drinking water without chlorine: add a little silver, cotton and electricity. (CleanTechnica)
- A blogger explains why we have to invest in green infrastructure now. (ClimateBiz)
- Are toilet seat covers just a waste of paper? (Ask Umbra)
- Hey dog owners! Your pooch’s poop could be a source of energy. (The Daily Green)
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