October, 2010
Attention: Dog Owners
Written by Margaret Southern | October 18th, 2010
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A simple trip to the pet store turned completely frustrating for our writer. Find out what was missing, and the alarming impact it could have.
Blog Action Day: Healthy Water Comes From Healthy Nature
Written by Jeff Opperman | October 15th, 2010
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Water’s the theme for this year’s Blog Action Day — and Conservancy scientist Jeff Opperman reminds us healthy water comes from healthy nature…a connection that water infrastructure planners need to heed.
Cool Green Morning: Friday, October 15
Written by Brad Parker |
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It’s Blog Action Day 2010! More than 4,600 blogs from 134 countries are looking to spark a global discussion about this year’s topic, water. We’ll have a post by Jeff Opperman, the Conservancy’s senior advisor for sustainable hydropower, later today. For now, here are some water stories that caught our eye this morning.
- See 5 facts about what you might not know, but you should. (Blog Action Day)
- Here are 5 simple ways to conserve water. (Mashable)
- Is the U.S. already past the point of peak water? (Treehugger)
- Senator John Kerry explains why it’s clear there is a worldwide water crisis. (Change.org)
- Check out this roundup of cool water-themed apps. (Mobiletuts+)
Nature Photo of the Week: Sunset Flight
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Two sandhill cranes race the last light of day in this gorgeous photo taken by Flickr user mknapstein at Wisconsin’s Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Thanks for sharing it 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 [...]
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, October 14
Written by Nicole Levins | October 14th, 2010
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So, what are YOUR plans for 2030?
- A new report says that we are sucking the life out of the planet so bad that by 2030, we’ll need two. (Mongabay)
- Better news for 2030: by then, the United States could be getting 20 percent of its energy from offshore wind. (EcoGeek)
- No more phone book litter for the city of Seattle! (Treehugger)
- Small businesses really should care about sustainability– and here’s why. (GreenBiz)
- Italy’s fighting prostitution by cutting down trees. Um, what? (Guardian.co.uk)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, October 13
Written by Darci Palmquist | October 13th, 2010
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Dude, the mornings here are always cool and green:
- A Malibu beach becomes the first World Surfing Reserve. (LA Times)
- Google has decided offshore wind is worth the $$. (EcoGeek)
- London’s Thames River comes back from the dead and wins a conservation prize. (The Guardian)
- Scientists discover a new carnivorous animal in Madagascar. (National Geographic)
- Monarch butterflies have figured out how to medicate their sick babies with medicinal plants. (Mongabay)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, October 12
Written by Darci Palmquist | October 12th, 2010
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Evapotranspiration, the Global Work Party and old cartoons… it’s just another cool green morning:
- The Southern Hemisphere is drying up fast, indicating the planet’s water cycle is at capacity. (YaleE360)
- Photos from 10/10/10 around the world. (Grist)
- China and the United States on climate change …reminiscent of a vintage cartoon? (Dot Earth)
- Population shifts will substantially influence future emissions, says a new study. (BBC)
- It’s a Digital Age, but is digital really better for the environment? (Treehugger)
Conservation + Global Development: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship?
Written by Evan Girvetz | October 11th, 2010
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How can conservation become more relevant to poor people around the world? Partner with global development organizations — or risk irrelevance, says the Conservancy’s Evan Girvetz.
What the Green Breakthrough in Brazil Means
Written by David Cleary | October 8th, 2010
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The loser in Brazil’s recent presidential election scores a win for the environment— our director of conservation strategies in South America explains.
Nature Photo of the Week: Rainbow Finch
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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This photo of a Gouldian Finch—also known as a Rainbow Finch—should brighten your day! Flickr user and teen photographer Jared Browarnik snapped this colorful shot and shared it 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 [...]
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