May, 2011

Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, May 17

Written by Darci Palmquist | May 17th, 2011

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Microbes in space (!) and more exciting green news:

Which is more frightening: traditional livestock practices or “growing” meat in labs? (DotEarth)
New research says cell phones are contributing to the decline of honeybees. (Treehugger)
Drought hits central China, drying up reservoirs along the Yangtze River. (The New York Times)
The world’s middle class is growing, which should mean more consumption and pollution… does it? (Christian Science Monitor)
Yesterday’s space shuttle launch sent six astronauts plus a bobtail squid, a water bear and “Conan the Bacterium” into space. (Wired)

Cool Green Morning: Monday, May 16

Written by Nicole Levins | May 16th, 2011

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Looks like someone’s got a case of the cool green Mondays…

Australian products are destroying Australian forests. (Mongabay)
A swollen Mississippi River floods Louisiana’s Cajun country as the Army Corps of Engineers tries to protect New Orleans. (Guardian)
Endangered-salmon-eating sea lions are being sentenced to death. (Green)
Staples of the American diet, such as blue box mac & cheese, Oreos and Jell-O, are getting greener. (GreenBiz)
The Italian city of Naples calls in the army to take out its trash. (Treehugger)

Cool Green Morning: Friday, May 13

Written by Nicole Levins | May 13th, 2011

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Legend has it that for each green news story you read, your chances of encountering bad luck decrease by 17%.

Some people in Greenland are actually pretty psyched about the effects of climate change. (Washington Post)
Don’t go, little guy! The North American bog turtle is on the decline. (Mongabay)
Even though only 25% of Americans have heard of “Climate-Gate,” the event still had a significant effect on public opinion. (Treehugger)
Though cell phone radiation may harm bees, there’s no proof that it kills them. (CleanTechnica)
Here’s how Bill Gates would solve the climate crisis. (GreenBiz)

How I Fell in Love With Nature

Written by Bill Ulfelder |

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Why did a city kid that thought a half-acre park with azaleas was “wild” end up dedicating his life to nature? New York state director Bill Ulfelder shares his story.

Nature Photo of the Week: Sea Lions

Written by Darci Palmquist |

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This mom and pup make for a sweet moment in nature! Flickr user abaesel captured this shot in the Galapagos Islands—thanks for sharing it 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 to take your own great [...]

Nature Brains: Want a Better Garden? Soil Critters Can Help

Written by Robert Lalasz | May 12th, 2011

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Wanna grow big delicious vegetables and stunning flowers? Harness the power of soil organisms, my friend. Conservancy scientist Sophie Parker gives you the lowdown.

5 Ways to ‘Green’ Your Lawn and Garden Care

Written by Jeff Opperman |

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Our senior freshwater scientist shares some simple steps you can take to keep your lawn and garden looking great while helping to improve the health of your watershed.