December, 2010
Congress Must Protect the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Written by Bob Bendick | December 13th, 2010
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This week, Congress has the opportunity to take action on an issue with massive bipartisan support. Our expert explains why it needs to happen, and how you can help.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, December 13
Written by Nicole Levins |
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Catch up on all the great green news you missed over the weekend!
- COP16 is over! Here’s what was pretty great about it. (Grist)
- 2010 was hot. Like “the hottest year ever on record” hot. (Green)
- Starbucks is saving millions simply by switching to LED lighting. (EcoGeek)
- The best holiday movies are about more than just heartwarming moments and spreading cheer; watch closely and you’ll pick up on some subtle green messaging. (Treehugger)
- Our friends over at WWF have created a file format that is literally impossible to print. (Greener Computing)
Best and Worst Environmental Moments of 2010
Written by Nicole Levins |
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You know about the oil spill, but what other stories made our lead scientist’s list of environmental issues that dominated the year?
Stressed Corals Need to Chill Out
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 10th, 2010
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This was the worst year for corals in Southeast Asia in more than a decade. How bad was the bleaching and what can we learn that will help better protect reefs from the next event?
Nature Photo of the Week: Black Bear Cubs
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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They look like toys, but these little cubs are definitely real! Flick user paddler60 captured this great shot at Minnesota’s Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary, operated by the Amercan Bear Association and a good place to see black bears in the wild. Thanks for sharing it through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr Group! See all The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature [...]
Cool Green Morning: Friday, December 10
Written by Brad Parker |
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Should you be having bugs for breakfast on this cool green morning?
- A bird once thought to be extinct has been found nesting in the U.S. (Treehugger)
- A TED talk explains why you should eat insects instead of meat? (Grist)
- Repeat photography from the USGS shows stark change in landscapes. (Wired)
- NOAA is restricting fishing off Alaska to protect sea lions. (Green)
- Walkable neighborhoods have happier people. (Greenhouse)
Scary Math
Written by Eddie Game | December 9th, 2010
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The impact humans have on the earth’s resources can be calculated by a simple equation, basic arithmetic. Eddie Game looks at the numbers and finds a frightening solution.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, December 9
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Some simple solultions that make a cool green difference:
- The perils of wildlife tourism. [Warning, this video could make you seasick.] (Dot Earth)
- A technology that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving health for women and girls? What are we waiting for? (Greenversations)
- Well, if global climate change talks disintegrate, at least a lot of good is happening along the way. (Earth Watch)
- Why not get more synthetic fuel from oil sands? Hmmm… (Green)
- If wearing a neon-orange vest will help save wildlife (in New Zealand!), I volunteer. (Conservation Journal Watch)
Black-Capped Crossbill? I Don’t Think So!
Written by Dave Mehlman | December 8th, 2010
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A mysterious disease is causing major bill deformities for birds, mostly in Alaska. Our avian expert looks at some of the worst effects and the potential causes.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, December 8
Written by Nicole Levins |
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Five great green links– go!
- Good news about mountain gorillas! There are more of them. (Mongabay)
- Researchers think earthworms could be the next big thing in toxic soil clean-up. (CleanTechnica)
- A new report says that carbon emissions are cranking up ocean acidity at probably the fastest rate in 65 million years. (Green)
- The future looks grim for America’s bats. (Wired)
- New homes may be more energy-efficient, but they may not offer a whole lot of other green features, according to a new study. (Green House)
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