December, 2010
Take the Plunge, Environmentalists!
Written by Mark Spalding | December 7th, 2010
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Environmentalists keep talking to and writing for each other, says Conservancy marine scientist Mark Spalding, like penguins afraid to jump off their ice-floe and communicate with others.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, December 7
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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What’s hiding on your pantry shelves…perhaps something cool and green?
- Wildlife crossings have come a long way from the narrow tunnel under the highway…check out these design finalists. (Treehugger)
- Is Jonathan Franzen’s new book Freedom, which features a fictional Nature Conservancy employee, the Silent Spring of today? (Grist)
- China beats the United States in these 7 green technologies. (Green Biz)
- Alaskan wildlfires are burning more intensely due to climate change, says a new study. (Green)
- Better check your cupboards for ‘undiscovered’ species of flowering plants…scientists think there could be as many as 35,000 out there. (BBC)
Green Gift Monday Partner Q&A: Surfrider Foundation
Written by Brad Parker | December 6th, 2010
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Matt McClain of the Surfrider Foundation tells us why he doesn’t have a Christmas tree and shares a big secret, the three best days of the year to hit the waves.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, December 6
Written by Nicole Levins |
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Almost everything you need for a perfectly cool green morning… just add caffeine.
- Among wealthy nations, the U.S. is the most vulnerable to economic fallout from the effects of climate change. (Mongabay)
- Google’s “shiny new tool,” Google Earth Engine, will help scientists track and analyze changes in the environment– and monitor and hopefully slow deforestation. (Huffington Post Green)
- New research suggests that bioplastics are not for sure eco-friendlier than petroleum-based plastics. (EcoGeek)
- Ask Umbra weighs in on the Christmas tree debate. (Here’s our side.) (Grist)
- Is the end in sight for the world’s coral reefs? One scientist predicts they’ll be gone within a generation. (YaleE360)
Reporting the Real Story on REDD+
Written by Jack Hurd |
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The climate change talks in Cancun this week will spend significant time on issues caused by deforestation. But to make a real impact, our writer says an entirely different audience must be reached.
Top Ten Reasons Why Forests Matter
Written by Lisa Hayden | December 4th, 2010
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Heading into Sunday’s “Forest Day” at COP 16, two of our leading forest experts provide “top 10 reasons why forests matter” (in no particular order).
Cool Green Morning: Friday, December 3
Written by Darci Palmquist | December 3rd, 2010
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And you thought your Friday couldn’t get any cooler or greener:
- Happy birthday to the EPA–40 years old! What will the next 40 bring? (Green Biz)
- Cancun needs a conflict resolution expert, thinks Andy Revkin. (DotEarth)
- Cyclists always knew it was true, but now a new study proves it: in the city, bikes are faster than cars. (Treehugger)
- Europe decides to keep on trawling. (Green)
- Wait, this doesn’t sound right: oil exploration threatens the Seaflower Marine Protected Area in Japan? (Mongabay)
Nature Photo of the Week: Red Fox
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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On the prowl or just out for a stroll? Flicker user Craig Leaper captured this cool shot of a red fox in winter 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 inspired to take your [...]
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, December 2
Written by Darci Palmquist | December 2nd, 2010
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Finally, a cure for what ails you! And it’s cool, green and all-natural:
- How biodiversity can help protect you from icky diseases like West Nile and Lyme. (BBC)
- Would you help pay for a nature reserve in your neighborhood? (The Guardian)
- Overwhelmed by invasive species, Hawaii looks to a ‘hybrid ecosystem.’ (Extinction Countdown)
- Message to Obama: U.S. needs to triple spending on energy R&D. (Green)
- Green roofs are on the rise in American cities–have you seen one lately? (YaleE360)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, December 1
Written by Nicole Levins | December 1st, 2010
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Green news time!
- REDD: a new study says it’s about more than just reducing emissions– it could save some species from extinction. (Mongabay)
- So what can we actually expect to see come out of the COP 16 climate talks? (Christian Science Monitor)
- Big trucks are shockingly fuel-inefficient– but existing and new technology could bring them up to nine miles per gallon, as opposed to the current six. (GreenBiz)
- How’s this for alternative energy? Researchers want to study the feasibility of turning astronaut poop into spaceship electricity. (Grist)
- A Chinese ban on plastic bags kept 100 billion of those bad boys out of the trash. (Treehugger)
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