August, 2011
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, August 31
Written by Nicole Levins | August 31st, 2011
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Today’s green news round-up holds the secret to a long, healthy life.
- A new seabird was discovered in Hawaii…and it’s a 40-year-old stuffed specimen. (Mongabay)
- Coal shortages are speeding up China’s move toward clean energy. (CleanTechnica)
- A new study says deforestation rates are higher in protected forests. (YaleE360)
- Attention Labor Day travelers: Hurricane Irene might’ve shut down your favorite outdoor recreation spot. (Christian Science Monitor)
- The world’s oldest person (nearly 121! wow!) credits her longevity to her healthy, all-natural Amazon Rainforest lifestyle. (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, August 30
Written by Brad Parker | August 30th, 2011
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Irene looked a lot nicer from space.
- Cool video: Watch Hurricane Irene’s birth and death from space. (Wired)
- Panda poop may hold the key to major a breakthrough in biofuels. (TreeHugger)
- Did Irene’s floodwaters cause less visible environmental damage? (Green)
- Bird flu fears are on the rise as a mutant strain hits China, Vietnam. (BBC)
- A grizzly is being blamed for the death of a hiker in Yellowstone. (LA Times)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, August 29
Written by Nicole Levins | August 29th, 2011
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Good riddance, Irene!
- Is climate change making hurricanes stronger? (Green)
- In the wake of Hurricane Irene, does New York City need storm surge protection? (DotEarth)
- After making a pretty significant wrong turn two months ago, Happy Feet the penguin is finally on his way home. (Treehugger)
- Meet the just-discovered Komodo dragon of wasps. (Mongabay)
- Do you really need a trashcan liner? Ask Umbra has the scoop. (Grist)
Cool Green Morning: Friday, August 26
Written by Nicole Levins | August 26th, 2011
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Cool Green Morning, Cool Green Afternoon…what’s the diff?
- Irene’s making her way up the East Coast. What does she have to do with climate change ? (The Daily Green)
- There’s a big secret underground river underneath the Amazon, scientists say. (Mongabay)
- In other Amazon news, scientists have also discovered a brand new species of monkeys. (Treehugger)
- Dolphins are so smart! Watch them use shells to catch fish. (Wired)
- What impact did the dispersants used to clean up the Gulf oil spill have underneath the surface? (Green)
Meet Team Nature: Running for Memories
Written by Brad Parker |
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Meet Loren, Stefanie and James. These three young professionals are so motivated to help the natural world, that they’re logging countless training miles to run the ING New York City Marathon for Team Nature. Find out how you can help!
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, August 24
Written by Nicole Levins | August 24th, 2011
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Today’s green news: totally earthshaking.
- So, how about that earthquake yesterday, huh? (DotEarth)
- Over the past 250 years, scientists have identified over two million species–which is actually less than 15 percent of all the species in the world. (Mongabay)
- We’re one step (ha!) closer to powering our electronic devices by walking. (CleanTechnica)
- Does the president really have any control over gas prices? (The Daily Green)
- Our lead scientist Sanjayan wraps up his Thelon expedition. (Huffington Post Green)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, August 22
Written by Nicole Levins | August 22nd, 2011
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The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the news is green.
- A solar panel parking lot is in the works. (EcoGeek)
- Amazon rainforest communities are being added to Google Street View. (Mongabay)
- Five African nations have joined together to create a giant conservation zone. (Timeslive.co.za)
- Why are urban areas growing so quickly? (Green)
- Pre-COP, South Africa’s foreign minister fears that “politics cannot deliver on what science requires.” (AP, via Huffington Post Green)
Cool Green Morning: Friday, August 19
Written by Darci Palmquist | August 19th, 2011
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Are you looking for 5 green links to jump-start your day? Well then, get started:
- Wildlife cams are providing a unique view on animals and their habitat. (Green)
- A fishing ban in Mexico helps restore a species–but is it enough? (The Christian Science Monitor)
- This cool new map of ice movement in Antarctica should help climatologists studying the region. (BBC)
- Some 180,000 families in North America are living off the grid. Wo-hoo, no electric bills! (Clean Technica)
- The weather in 2011 cost a lot of money in damages–$35 billion and counting. (The Daily Green)
Nature Photo of the Week: Great Southern White Butterfly
Written by Darci Palmquist |
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For the second week in a row, Flickr user mllehmann is the photographer behind our favorite nature shot. Great job! And thanks for sharing your spectacular photography 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 [...]
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, August 18
Written by Darci Palmquist | August 18th, 2011
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Is your glass half-full or half-empty?
- The economy and environment are both in trouble, but this writer sees an opportunity. (YaleE360)
- Case in point: you can stay positive by developing a personal green stimulus plan. (TreeHugger)
- Is it cool to be a science geek now? (BBC)
- Bacterium from human waste is killing off some corals, says a new study. (Conservation Journal Watch)
- One day you might run your car on alligator fat. (Green)
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