May, 2011
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, May 31
Written by Darci Palmquist | May 31st, 2011
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Today’s green news is rather gloomy, but a rainbow is waiting for you at the end:
- Coal is literally killing China–lung cancer is now the #1 cause of death there. (Treehugger)
- Scientists can see the world’s groundwater depletion from space. (The New York Times)
- In the Brazilian Amazon, 3 activists were assassinated in the past week–and murders due to land disputes continue to grow. (Mongabay)
- As the economy starts to recover, greenhouse gas emissions are rising again. (BBC)
- A leech with gigantic teeth, a raspy cricket and a duiker are among the top 10 most notable species discovered in 2010. (Conservation Journal Watch)
Sanjayan at the Aspen Environment Forum
Written by Darci Palmquist | May 27th, 2011
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This week our lead scientist Sanjayan will speak at the forum about environmental challenges facing planet Earth. What does he think can help? Watch this video for a preview.
Cool Green Morning: Friday, May 27
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Sanjayan, Mark Zuckerberg and 17 Nobel laureates… some interesting characters top today’s green news headlines:
- Coral reefs could save your life so let’s return the favor, says Conservancy lead scientist Sanjayan. (HuffPost)
- Are you a victim of seafood fraud? New research shows 20 to 25 percent of fish are mislabeled. (The New York Times)
- 17 Nobel laureates (aka, the smartest people on the planet) are calling for action to “stop and reverse global environmental change.” (RealClimate)
- Would you take the Zuckerberg personal challenge and only eat animals you kill yourself? (Treehugger)
- The great snipe is chubby but speedy–this shorebird makes the fastest long-distance, nonstop flights of any animal. (Wired)
Nature Photo of the Week: Violet-Green Swallow
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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Looks like someone’s been eating well! This stunning portrait of a plump violet-green swallow was snapped by Flickr user chaines9 and shared 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 own great nature shots—check out our [...]
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, May 26
Written by Darci Palmquist | May 26th, 2011
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Today’s news will help you go green at home, at school and at the store:
- The country’s first large-scale textile recycling program comes to New York, where fashion goes out of style in the blink of an eye. (Green)
- More on the third “R”: Can an entire house be recycled? (The Christian Science Monitor)
- Charles Saylan says the U.S. education system is failing to produce environmental citizens. (YaleE360)
- What do women really want in a green product? (Green Biz)
- Non-cash incentives inspire home owners to make green changes, according to new study. (BBC)
Floods of Insight: Learning From the 1927 and 2011 Mississippi River Floods
Written by Jeff Opperman | May 25th, 2011
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Record water levels forced tough decisions along the Mississippi this month. What did we learn in 1927 to help make those decisions? And what can we learn from these floods?
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, May 25
Written by Nicole Levins |
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This is probably the only place on the web you’ll find news about both diapers and glacier melt:
- Oyster mushrooms can break down disposable diapers in four months. (EcoGeek)
- A new report reveals that Brazil’s protected areas could be more protected. (Mongabay)
- Obama tells federal agencies to start buying electric and hybrid vehicles. (Green House)
- Planning a trip this summer? Check out these green destinations. (Treehugger)
- Greenland’s glaciers have lost enough ice to fill a Great Lake, says a new study. (YaleE360)
Nature Brains: Will Climate Change Spoil Fruits and Nuts?
Written by Robert Lalasz |
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Almonds, cherries, apples…climate change might make the growing tougher for a whole trail mix of fruit and nut trees, according to a new study coauthored by Conservancy scientist Evan Girvetz.
Two Floods
Written by Bob Bendick | May 24th, 2011
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Bob Bendick looks at massive damage in Colombia and the U.S. and wonders why only the developing nation is using science-based risk analysis to prepare for the next flood.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, May 24
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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It’s a bright, shiny green morning here:
- Climate scientists say Chicago will get warmer and wetter—and urban planners are taking heed of the warning. (The New York Times)
- Meanwhile, the Australia Climate Commission projects global sea-level rise will be higher than previously thought. (BBC)
- Get the latest update on declining bats, penguins and lemurs. (Extinction Countdown)
- How could fewer people mean LESS biodiversity in Mexico? (Conservation Journal Watch)
- Barcodes on trees could help save rainforests in war-torn Liberia. (YaleE360)
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