November, 2010
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, November 24
Written by Nicole Levins | November 24th, 2010
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Today: five servings of green news. Tomorrow: five servings of pumpkin pie (amirite?). Have a great Thanksgiving!*
- Al Gore isn’t making any friends in the ethanol industry– he says his earlier support for corn-based ethanol subsidies was “a mistake.” (Green)
- The electric Nissan LEAF gets some pretty serious “gas” (charge) mileage. (EcoGeek)
- Did the Copenhagen climate talks accomplish anything? A new report says yes, maybe a little bit. (Christian Science Monitor)
- The Tea Party’s latest target: sustainable development. (Mother Jones, via Grist)
- Reusing vs. hoarding: why it’s sometimes good to actually get rid of stuff. (Treehugger)
*Programming note: We’re taking a break from CGM on Thursday and Friday to celebrate the holiday, and you should, too. See you on Monday!
Americans Choose Sun Over Water: Why That’s Bad News
Written by Jeff Opperman | November 23rd, 2010
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Which do you prefer -– abundant blue skies or abundant blue (fresh) water? It may be hard to have both, especially as climate change continues, says Conservancy scientist Jeff Opperman.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, November 23
Written by Brad Parker |
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Take your pick. You can read about technology hurting the environment, or helping it:
- Multiple studies are showing that WiFi may be killing trees. (Treehugger)
- How a single scientist with a cell phone pic helped stop the Gulf oil spill. (Huffington Post)
- Is birth control in the water killing our environment? (Grist)
- Could waves provide 10% of America’s electricity? (Greenspace)
- It’s a long weekend. Try some of the 26 best citizen science projects for kids. (The Daily Green)
3 Easy Tips for a Healthy and Delicious (and Green) Thanksgiving
Written by Sarene Marshall | November 22nd, 2010
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You probably don’t expect cooking tips from the managing director of our global Climate Change Team. Find out why she thinks sustainability and flavor go hand in hand.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, November 22
Written by Nicole Levins |
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Get your green news on:
- The economic recession’s silver lining? Lower carbon emissions, says a new study. (Green House)
- Is there a better, non-doom-and-gloom way to spur action on climate change? (ClimateBiz)
- Antarctica: the fastest warming place on Earth. (YaleE360)
- Is veganism physically impossible for some people? (Treehugger)
- You’re greening your Cyber Monday, your pets, your garden… now green your work meetings! (GreenBiz)
Our Scientists Want to Have a Word With You
Written by Brad Parker | November 21st, 2010
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Our lead scientist Sanjayan and his colleagues take a moment from stimulating coral restoration in Florida or protecting the Yangtze River in China to send a simple message.
10 Gifts From Etsy for the Green Geek Dad
Written by Dave Connell |
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He’s a geek. He’s a dad. And he’s found some cool (mostly) green gifts that he can’t live without, but he doesn’t really need, from his favorite online flea market/vintage store.
Nature Photo of the Week: Leap of Faith
Written by Darci Palmquist | November 19th, 2010
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What will become of polar bears as global warming melts the ice floes they need to survive? Flickr user Rebecca Yale poses that question visually in this incredible shot taken in Svalbard, Norway, 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 [...]
Cool Green Morning: Friday, November 19
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Greening your news, 5 links at a time:
- The EPA has an idea for how to address ocean acidification at the policy level. (Green)
- The latest trend in professional sports: green stadiums. (Green Biz)
- Behavioral research shows people just can’t handle the most dire predictions of climate change. (Dot Earth)
- The U.S. climate bill may have failed, but that won’t stop green tech. (Yale E360)
- To make room for more cars, NYC drops some bike lanes. Huh? (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, November 18
Written by Darci Palmquist | November 18th, 2010
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Sharks, parrotfish, desert tortoise…it’s an animal medley here at cool green morning!
- A shark sanctuary larger than Denmark has been declared in the Coral Triangle. Yay! (Mongabay)
- Best way to sleep if you’re a parrotfish? Tucked in to your safe little cocoon….made of mucus. (BBC)
- Do conservation easements work? A TNC study in Wyoming takes a look. (Conservation Journal Watch)
- Hikers rejoice: 200 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail have been fixed up, thanks to the federal government. (Greenspace)
- Is there a silver lining for the desert tortoise as solar power plants invade its territory? (Green)
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