February, 2011
Open Thread: Turning Valentine’s Day Green
Written by Brad Parker | February 5th, 2011
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We’re bringing the spirit of Green Gift Monday to Valentine’s Day. What are you doing this year to make your Valentine’s Day a little more eco-friendly?
America’s Exceptional Conservation Tradition Hangs in the Balance
Written by Bob Bendick | February 4th, 2011
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One aspect of our history very clearly sets us apart from the rest of the world. Our director of U.S. government relations says it’s at risk now more than ever. Can a single initiative turn the tide?
I’ll Have the Oyster, But Hold the Shell
Written by Kerry Crisley |
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85% of the world’s oyster reefs are gone. Find out why that matters, and what we’re doing (with the help of hundreds of volunteers) to reverse the trend.
Australia Floods: The Human and Marine Toll
Written by Alison Green |
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Our marine scientist in Brisbane, Ali Green, explains how her house was saved and why the Great Barrier Reef might not be so lucky.
Cool Green Morning: Friday, February 4
Written by Brad Parker |
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Is it really that important to have a heated pool? Check out this morning’s 5 cool green links and decide:
- The U.S. government backs a $1 billion plan to make gasoline from wood. (Green)
- 400 Yellowstone bison are being held for possible slaughter. (NPR)
- Would you swim in a crematorium-heated swimming pool? (Grist)
- Astronomers have identified 54 planets that could be suitable for life. (BBC)
- A tiny shape-shifting water flea has the largest genome of any animal studied. (MSNBC)
Nature Photo of the Week: Winter in Wyoming
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Viewers of this image by Flickr user angela7dreams call it “peaceful,” “sublime” and “stunning”–and we agree! Thanks for sharing 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 own great nature shots — check [...]
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, February 3
Written by Darci Palmquist | February 3rd, 2011
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Don’t let a little tongue-twister keep you from reading our 5 cool green links today:
- Say this 5 times fast: Sea urchins eat invasive seaweed to save corals in Hawaii. (Exctinction Countdown)
- Your drinking water will get cleaner, thanks to new EPA guidelines on toxic chemicals. (NY Times)
- Does planting GMO crops on National Wildlife Refuge farmland make sense? (Red, Green & Blue)
- Richard Black explains why the Conservancy’s work to restore oyster reefs is so important. (Earth Watch)
- These 9 surf spots are under seige from pollution and development. (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, February 2
Written by Nicole Levins | February 2nd, 2011
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Punxsutawney Phil may say winter’s over, but keep a sweater on hand for these cool green links:
- The NFL plans to offset the 15,000 megawatt hours of energy it’ll expend during the Super Bowl. (Treehugger)
- The EPA is going to limit the amount of toxic rocket fuel chemicals in your drinking water, which sounds like a good idea. (AP via Washington Post)
- A California woman has turned her home into a sanctuary for rare, threatened birds. (Mongabay)
- The Yellow Pages is making it easy to opt out of receiving the paper-heavy phone book. (Green House)
- Is Jon Huntsman the greenest GOP presidential hopeful? (Grist)
Water Q&A with Our Scientist: Live on February 10
Written by Darci Palmquist | February 1st, 2011
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Our freshwater expert Jeff Opperman answered your questions about one of today’s hottest topics via a live video chat—watch the replay now.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, February 1
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Are you ready to go plastic-free in February?
- One intrepid greenie explains why he’s avoiding plastic for a whole month. (Treehugger)
- Maybe it’s just human nature to doubt science. (Green)
- Andy Revkin asks: Can video move the public on climate change? (Dot Earth)
- There’s one species that’s not welcome on the Galapagos Islands. (Extinction Countdown)
- NASA’s solar sail spacecraft is first to circle the Earth. Yes, the future is here. (EcoGeek)
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