April, 2011
Nature Brains: 5 Questions for Jeff DeQuattro on the Gulf
Written by Robert Lalasz | April 22nd, 2011
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Jeff DeQuattro, our coastal projects manager in Alabama, talks about the health of the Gulf of Mexico today, the weirdest thing he saw wash up after the oil spill, and the nastiest part of restoring oyster reefs.
Cool Green Morning: Friday, April 22
Written by Brad Parker |
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Happy Earth Day! Before you head out for your Picnic for the Planet, here’s Earth Day in 5 easy links:
- Here’s a quick look at the history of Earth Day. (Yahoo Green)
- Are you saving the planet or just showing off? Take the quiz. (The Christian Science Monitor)
- Celebrate by getting free stuff. See the best Earth Day giveaways. (Huffington Post Green)
- Feeling a little guilty? Now you can confess your sins against Earth. (Grist)
- Are Americans recycling more electronic waste this Earth Day? (Greenspace)
Nature Photo of the Week: Salamanders
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Spring is all about new life, and this photo of a mama black salamander and her hatchling captures that perfectly. Thanks to Flickr user JDShedd for sharing this wonderful shot with 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 [...]
Earth Day & Faith: Why Should Christians Care?
Written by Brad Parker | April 21st, 2011
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Author and pastor Jonathan Merritt examines why “environmentalist” is still a dirty word among some Christians and how that can be changed.
Spring on the National Mall
Written by Bob Bendick |
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In honor of Earth Day, our director of U.S. government relations urges you to enjoy the great outdoors and remind Congress of conservation’s important role in America’s history.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, April 21
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Your cool green news, in 5 easy links:
- Here’s a cool thing to do for the planet this year: turn your yard into wildlife habitat. (Yahoo Green)
- One year later, the question is still unanswered: where did the oil go? (The Christian Science Monitor)
- Scientists are on the verge of creating malaria-resistent wild mosquitoes. (BBC)
- This compilation takes you through the best writing on the Gulf oil spill. (Treehugger)
- Extinction rates of the American pika have skyrocketed in the last decade. Potential cause? Take a wild guess. (YaleE360)
Earth Day 2011, Come on Down!
Written by Geof Rochester | April 20th, 2011
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From The Price Is Right to a worldwide picnic, we’re changing the ways we celebrate Earth Day. See some of our favorites.
Tell Congress: Oil Spill Fines Must Go to the Gulf
Written by Mark Tercek |
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The penalties that BP must pay are currently slated to go to the general Treasury. Our CEO explains why that’s a travesty and who’s working to change the law.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, April 20
Written by Nicole Levins |
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Get your green news on:
- Even one year after the Gulf oil spill began, the environmental effects are still unclear. (BBC)
- Germans are happy to pay a little extra for clean energy. (Grist)
- A whole lot of Americans aren’t really concerned about recycling product packaging, says a new report. (LA Times)
- Is being delicious and in demand a threat to the future of wild leeks (a.k.a. “ramps”)? (New York Times)
- Yesterday, we asked what you thought about Richard Branson’s pet lemur project. This blogger says it’s “a terrible idea.” (Mongabay)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, April 19
Written by Darci Palmquist | April 19th, 2011
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Every day is Earth Day when you start it with 5 cool green news links:
- Meet a Louisiana shrimper one year after the Gulf oil spill. (The New York Times)
- Are women more likely than men to go green? A new study assess the green gender gap. (Green Biz)
- What do you think of Richard Branson’s plan to introduce lemurs to his private Caribbean islands–good idea or bad? (BBC)
- These posters from the past 4 decades will take you on a journey through Earth Day history. (Red Green and Blue)
- Haven’t heard of the mountain bongo? Better get to know it now. (Extinction Countdown)
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