December, 2010
10 Last-Minute Green Holiday Ideas From Our Facebook Fans
Written by Amy Ganderson | December 20th, 2010
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It’s not too late. Find out how old magazines, broken glass and some biscuits can help make your holidays a little more green.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, December 20
Written by Nicole Levins |
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What could be cooler than starting your day with five great green links?
- Depending on whom you ask, there either is or isn’t still oil deep in the Gulf. (Christian Science Monitor)
- The U.N. adopts resolutions on coral reef and marine biodiversity protection. (Deep Sea News)
- Warming up your car in cold weather is probably totally unnecessary. (The Daily Green)
- If the climate keeps changing, what’s going to happen to polar bears? (Dot Earth)
- Here’s yet another take on the real vs. fake Christmas tree debate. Sounds like Team Real Tree is still in the lead. (New York Times)
Making History and Saving an Ecosystem
Written by Mark Tercek |
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The Conservancy’s president and CEO loves his job. See which massive accomplishment this month is just the latest reason why he feels this way.
Cycles, Rhythm and Flow
Written by Brian Richter |
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The Conservancy’s Brian Richter asks: Can we get the benefits from flowing water — like power and agriculture — without ruining the natural water cycles we all depend on?
Bitter and Sweet Dreams
Written by Jack Hurd | December 17th, 2010
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Thanks to a decade-long partnership, The Nature Conservancy may help bring some responsible (and delicious) options to your Valentine’s Day wish list.
Cool Green Morning: Friday, December 17
Written by Brad Parker |
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Napoleon Dynamite might love ligers, but let’s hope there aren’t more hybrid animals on the way. Here are your five cool links:
- Are “grolar bears” just the start? Melting Arctic ice could lead to more hybrid animals. (Treehugger)
- One airline is switching to low carbon forest fuel. (Clean Technica)
- Another bonus from wind turbines, they might actually help surrounding crops. (EcoGeek)
- Playstation 3, Xbox 360 or the Wii? One is six times more energy efficient! (GreenBiz)
- Is the decline of vultures in Kenya being caused by poisoned carcasses? (BBC)
Nature Photo of the Week: Pinnacles Desert Rainbow
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Apparently, you have to capture a double rainbow to get 15 minutes of fame these days. But this is still one gorgeous shot taken by Flickr user Kyle Hammons at Pinnacles Desert in Western Australia’s Nambung National Park. Thanks for sharing it through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr Group! See all The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images—submitted to [...]
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, December 16
Written by Darci Palmquist | December 16th, 2010
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Have you been reducing your energy use? Really? This morning’s 5 news links are cool, green and enlightening:
- The year in review for water. (Treehugger)
- Check out this video documenting the discovery of a new lemur species in Madagascar. (BBC)
- Efforts to fix the San Francisco Bay Delta are as fragile as the delta itself. (NY Times)
- Why it’s not too late to save polar bears. Yes we can! (Wired)
- Does energy efficiency actually cut energy use? And if not, then what will? (Grist)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, December 15
Written by Nicole Levins | December 15th, 2010
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Brrrrr…it’s a straight-up COLD green morning in these parts.
- According to this account, COP16=win! Get the skinny on the Cancun Agreements. (Grist)
- Chevy Volts are finally hitting the road. (Scientific American)
- So, most states’ transportation policies do zero to curb carbon emissions– and some even make them worse, says a new report. (Green House)
- If you’re looking for a green job, you might want to consider relocating to Indiana. (CleanTechnica)
- A new study says that the American southwest’s existing water systems just aren’t sustainable. (Wired)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, December 14
Written by Darci Palmquist | December 14th, 2010
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Being green isn’t always easy, but at least you have 5 cool news links to help you get there:
- Indoor skiing: Is it really that bad for the environment? (Treehugger)
- China, Europe and the U.S. black market on an ozone-depleting refrigerant gas…it’s a complicated, but frightening, tale. (YaleE360)
- We try to steer clear of loaded political questions, but Andy Revkin asks it: does science need more Republicans? (Dot Earth)
- The dark side of nature and wildlife TV shows comes to light. (Mongabay)
- This animal is considered the “quintessential example of megafaunal fortitude in the face of really bad weather.” Impressive, heh? (The New York Times)
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