September, 2011
Nature Photo of the Week: Sip
Written by Brad Parker | September 23rd, 2011
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What an adorable scene! Flickr user perryeck captured this shot of a fawn getting a drink at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, MO, and shared it through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group. Thanks! 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 [...]
Fall Birding: Rise to the Challenge!
Written by Timothy Boucher | September 22nd, 2011
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Hurry, it’s time to get outside for fall bird migrations! Get tips on knowing when and where to go, plus find out why birds are quieter and less colorful during their autumn migration.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, September 22
Written by Nicole Levins |
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This morning’s green news round-up is no joke.
- When it comes to technology vs. nature, “the kids are all right,” writes our lead scientist Sanjayan. (Huffington Post Green)
- A professor survives two days in an airtight container just by breathing the oxygen released by 150 houseplants. (Green)
- Bill Clinton on U.S. climate change deniers: “We look like a joke.” (Grist)
- Find yourself a green job. Here’s how. (The Daily Green)
- A new study says pollution from cars can trigger a heart attack. (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, September 21
Written by Nicole Levins | September 21st, 2011
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The “when animals attack!” edition.
- A new report says that climate change is weaving its way into corporate strategy. (Green)
- The Nile crocodile is actually the Nile crocodileS. (Mongabay)
- Yellowstone released a report on this summer’s grizzly attack. (Los Angeles Times)
- Energy efficiency not only saves a bunch of cash–it also created more than 330,000 jobs in two decades. (CleanTechnica)
- A former trainer believes captivity is what makes orcas attack. (Wired)
Summer Love: China, Africa and a New Partnership for Conservation
Written by Jake Cohen | September 20th, 2011
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Charles Bedford takes you inside an interesting trip and a burgeoning relationship where he finds reasons to be hopeful for the future of conservation on two continents.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, September 20
Written by Brad Parker |
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It’s a multimedia morning! Check out cool video, eerie audio, or kick it old skool and read.
- The International Space Station captured amazing video of the Southern Lights. (Christian Science Monitor)
- Can this machine actually suck carbon out of the air? (NPR)
- Hear why the sounds glaciers make are described as “the belly of the Earth groaning.” (Guardian)
- Solar installations are on the rise, but manufacturing is on the decline. (Green)
- These clever crows have learned how to use mirrors to find food. (BBC)
It’s a Green Mom Throwdown!
Written by Nicole Levins | September 19th, 2011
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Two green moms at The Nature Conservancy have been “mominated” on Babble.com as Moms Who Are Changing the World. Meet them and find out why they deserve your vote.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, September 19
Written by Nicole Levins |
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And we’re back!
- One plant scientist believes organic food won’t save– or feed– the planet. (GreenBiz)
- Smaller fish fillets are more sustainable, according to a new report. (Grist)
- Which Austin City Limits bands are the greenest? (MTV Act)
- The World Trade Association says that “dolphin-safe” tuna is actually illegal. (The Daily Green)
- Some pilots are using iPads to record flight logs. Does that really make an environmental impact? (Treehugger)
Why I Run In Nature
Written by Bill Ulfelder |
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Our state director of New York is training to run the 2011 ING New York City Marathon. He runs for his health and to manage stress, but explains he’s found another vital reason to train.
The Kids Are Alright
Written by Sanjayan | September 16th, 2011
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A colleague had to decide between giving their 10-year-old son a week at camp in Minnesota or an iPad. For Sanjayan the answer was easy, and surprising.
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