October, 2010
Cool Green Morning: Friday, October 8
Written by Brad Parker | October 8th, 2010
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Is it just me or is this a Cool Green Morning?
- A group of scientists has named the top green automaker, and it’s not Toyota. (Los Angeles Times)
- I’m not sure why, but here’s a solar-powered cockroach. (Treehugger)
- Genetically modified corn is helping all corn farmers make billions in profits. (NPR)
- Google is investing $1 million in a human-powered monorail. (Clean Technica)
- The U.S. military is now fighting to decrease its dependence on fossil fuels. (The New York Times)
Building a Green China
Written by Zhang Shuang | October 7th, 2010
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We spent four years developing a blueprint for conservation in China. The director of the Conservancy’s China program explains that it can succeed thanks to support from some very powerful people.
A Revolutionary Movement in Conservation
Written by Mark Tercek |
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The land trust movement revolutionized conservation in America. How can it adapt to new challenges in the 21st Century? The Conservancy’s president and CEO has a plan.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, October 7
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Clues to a bee mystery and the meaning of “eco-friendly,” courtesy of your morning cool green news.
- Two new suspects revealed in the case of honeybee colony collapse. (The New York Times)
- Finally, a guide to what “green” really means when it comes to your favorite products. (GreenBiz)
- The Atlantic sturgeon gets a little help from friends. (DotEarth)
- How much does environmental destruction cost the global economy? Hint: there are a lot of zeros. (Mongabay)
- Climate forecasting could get less predictable as the need for action becomes more urgent. (YaleE360)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, October 6
Written by Nicole Levins | October 6th, 2010
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From solar panels in the White House to poop gas (teehee!) in your kitchen, today’s round-up presents a high-brow/low-brow mix of great green news:
- Researchers discovered 200 new species in Papua New Guinea…and you HAVE to see the pictures. (Mongabay)
- In case you missed yesterday’s announcement: Obama gives a thumbs-up to White House solar panels. (CleanTechnica)
- Obama must be all about solar these days, because his administration just approved the first big solar projects to be built on federal lands. (Grist)
- Here’s everything you’ll ever need to know about energy-efficient light bulbs. (The Daily Green)
- The grossest headline of the day: “Cooking on poop gas takes off.” (Treehugger)
5 Ways to Connect Your Children to the Oceans
Written by Stephanie Wear | October 5th, 2010
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Our marine scientist is turning her kids into ocean geeks… will they be scarred for life or will they grow up to be caretakers of the world’s ocean resources?
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, October 5
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Leave it to the Brits to bring us “Splattergate” on this fine cool green morning:
- An irreverant video featuring exploding schoolchildren causes an uproar for British climate group 10:10. (DotEarth)
- And more funny business from across the pond: a UK town uses human waste to heat homes. (BBC)
- Are compostable chip bags really that noisy? (GreenBiz)
- The U.S. military goes green. (The New York Times)
- Who’s to blame for killing the climate bill? (The Vine)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, October 4
Written by Nicole Levins | October 4th, 2010
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Guaranteed to get your week off to a cool green start:
- Boeing’s new solar-powered plane could circle the globe for five years without stopping. (CleanTechnica)
- What lies beneath the surface of the sea? Probably about 750,000 undiscovered species. (Treehugger)
- A new study links air pollution and adult diabetes. (Green)
- What’s the eco-friendly way of disposing of old socks? Recycle them, says Ask Umbra. (Grist)
- A much-needed dose of serious animal cuteness: interspecies friendships! (Wired)
Why We Love Rivers, Our Threads of Wildness and Mystery
Written by Jeff Opperman | October 1st, 2010
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Rivers have a way of captivating us. For the Conservancy’s Jeff Opperman, it all started with the creek in his backyard as a child. What sparked your love of rivers? Tell us!
Nature Photo of the Week: Later, Gator!
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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This alligator looks downright artful, but I still wouldn’t want to get any closer! Flickr user Brody J took this incredible shot at Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge in Alabama 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 [...]
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