March, 2011
Getting to Know Your Bacon: Hogs, Farms and Clean Water
Written by Jeff Opperman | March 21st, 2011
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Freshwater scientist Jeff Opperman has found a way to indulge in this guilty pleasure with less guilt and greater environmental sustainability.
Finding Nemo on Your Plate
Written by Stephanie Wear |
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Marine scientist Stephanie Wear says overfishing is having an impact on our diets and the coral reefs. But you can be part of the solution.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, March 21
Written by Nicole Levins |
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We’ve got a case of the cool green Mondays:
- Do you like water? Then protect forests. (Mongabay)
- Should the U.S. stop building nuclear plants, or just start building safer nuclear plants? (Grist)
- This new skyscraper design concept purifies air, grows food and generates energy. (Huffington Post Green)
- Why do birds fly into large, clearly visible structures? (YaleE360)
- These clothes, created from discarded materials, give new meaning to the phrase “looking trashy.” (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Friday, March 18
Written by Brad Parker | March 18th, 2011
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Here’s your daily dose of green news to get you ready for the weekend:
- Messenger spacecraft is the first man-made object to orbit Mercury. (LA Times)
- 22 China pig farmers were arrested amid food safety alert. (Guardian UK)
- Japan quake epicenter was in an unexpected location. (Wired Science)
- Hygienic sharks go to cleaner stations to rid themselves of nasty parasites. (BBC)
- No longer seaworthy, wrecked boats are being recycled into furniture. (Treehugger)
Nature Photo of the Week: Ranger Creek Falls
Written by Margaret Southern |
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Not a bad view! Flickr user MikerHicks captured this hiker fascinated by Ranger Creek Falls in South Cumberland State Park in Tennessee and shared it through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group. See all of 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, March 17
Written by Brad Parker | March 17th, 2011
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We love a day when everyone goes green. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
- You can drink without guilt today. Irish scientists are helping Guinness go green. (Grist)
- A new population has been discovered of America’s mini snow leopard: the Andean cat. (Mongabay)
- Has California failed to identify thousands of buildings vulnerable to quakes? (LA Times)
- Meet a tortoise that lost a leg and learned to walk with a wheel. (Treehugger)
- See cool images of our strange agricultural landscapes seen from space. (Wired Science)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, March 16
Written by Nicole Levins | March 16th, 2011
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Cool Green Morning: Never lacking in variety.
- A former “eco-bride” and current marine scientist shares tips for going green on your wedding day. (ABC News)
- Curved wood floors are less wasteful than their straight up-and-down counterparts. Good to know! (EcoGeek)
- Pepsi launches a 100% petroleum-free plastic bottle. (Treehugger)
- Concerns about climate change are at a record low in the U.S., says a new poll. (YaleE360)
- Is it or isn’t it? For now, the flat-tailed lizard won’t be listed as an endangered species. (LA Times)
Eating Local, Part 1: Waiting for Asparagus
Written by Sarene Marshall |
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In the first of her four-part series on local food Sarene Marshall says while the health and environmental benefits are great, the biggest reason to switch may be the best-kept secret.
An Ocean Away: Seeing the Japan Tsunami Hit California
Written by Brad Parker |
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The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boats were still being tossed more than 6 hours later.
Eat Green: How to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Written by Margaret Southern | March 15th, 2011
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Ten years ago, vegetables were her archenemy. Now she’s their biggest cheerleader. Margaret Southern shares tips and tricks to make sure you’re getting enough on your plate.
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