March, 2011
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, March 31
Written by Darci Palmquist | March 31st, 2011
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Snowstorms in April are not very cool or green, but these 5 news links are:
- The future is carbon capture and sequestration, or “tucking carbon into the ground.” (The New York Times)
- Why have 7 major companies dropped their support of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative? (Green Biz)
- In case you missed Obama’s energy speech yesterday, here’s the re-hash. (Treehugger)
- Demand is up, but supply is down for the Toyota Prius. (LA Times)
- The best way to reduce your exposure to BPA? Stop eating canned foods. (The Daily Green)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, March 30
Written by Nicole Levins | March 30th, 2011
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Bats and frogs and phone apps, oh my!
- The United States slips behind China and Germany on green energy. (Green House)
- What can be done to save bats from white-nose syndrome? (YaleE360)
- Being poisonous keeps frogs in shape. (Wired)
- For greens on the go: here are seven travel apps worth checking out. (Treehugger)
- National Telework Week nets nearly $3 million in savings. (Greener Computing)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, March 29
Written by Darci Palmquist | March 29th, 2011
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There’s a surprise waiting for you at the end of our cool green news links:
- A new report says cities emit 70% of the world’s emissions yet cover 2% of its land mass. (BBC)
- Researchers have invented an artificial ‘leaf’ that can power homes. (Treehugger)
- The world’s largest tropical rainforest is still a mystery to science. (Mongabay)
- Has India’s endangered tiger population really increased by 20%, or is this another example of faulty census-taking? (Green)
- Shhh… keep this one quiet: President Obama has put into effect a ‘secret’ climate change adaptation plan. (GOOD)
A Cloud Hangs Over Our Hunting and Fishing Future
Written by Brad Parker | March 28th, 2011
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Keith Curley, director of government affairs for Trout Unlimited, reacts to a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and its potential harm to our nation’s fish and wildlife populations.
New Study: Billions of City Dwellers in Water Shortage by 2050?
Written by Robert Lalasz |
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Urban demographics and climate change could spell water shortages for billions in cities worldwide, says a new study co-authored by Nature Conservancy scientists — but there’s still time to act.
Q&A with Rob McDonald on New Urban Water Shortage Study
Written by Robert Lalasz |
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Go deeper into the new study about cities, climate change and looming water shortages with lead author and Nature Conservancy scientist Rob McDonald.
Barton Seaver: Eat Sustainably
Written by Brad Parker |
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Chef Barton Seaver reminds us that sustainability is not about finding more food, it’s about doing a better job nourishing people with the food we have. And we can do it without sacrificing flavor.
Alice Waters: Eat Local
Written by Brad Parker |
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Local food pioneer Alice Waters talks about her favorite weekly outing and why she’s hopeful that we’ll finally start making smarter choices about what we eat.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, March 28
Written by Nicole Levins |
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Monday, Monday:
- Salt does more than make everything taste better– it’s a potential source of renewable energy. (CleanTechnica)
- Do most “green” consumers know what they’re talking about? (GreenBiz)
- Passing gas doesn’t significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. (Grist)
- Is your favorite Girl Scout cookie flavor responsible for rainforest destruction? (The Daily Green)
- There are signs of hope for the world’s most endangered cat. (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Friday, March 25
Written by Brad Parker | March 25th, 2011
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Which do you want first, the good green news or the bad green news?
- Thousands of endangered rockhopper penguins are coated in oil after spill. (Green)
- A rare leopard was burned alive by an angry mob in India. (Treehugger)
- A newly discovered saber-toothed beast was vicious looking, a vegetarian. (National Geographic)
- How much should Japan worry about nuclear food? (Grist)
- A builder is making solar panels a standard feature in new homes. (Green House)
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