September, 2011
The Board in Brazil: Misconceptions and Vital Lessons
Written by Roger Milliken, Jr. | September 16th, 2011
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A trip to the Amazon tested the knowledge of some of the Conservancy’s leaders but confirmed the importance of the work we’re doing there, in the U.S. and around the world.
What a Waste: Why Human Sewage Is Laying Waste to Coral Reefs Globally
Written by Robert Lalasz |
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A new study says pathogens from human sewage are killing a coral species off Florida’s coast. But is people poop a worldwide issue for coral? Find out from Conservancy scientist Stephanie Wear.
Nature Photo of the Week: Angel Face!
Written by Brad Parker |
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Sharp detail, gorgeous colors and that angel face. It was easy to choose this baby swan as the Nature Photo of the Week. Thanks to Flickr user JRIDLEY1 for this beautiful picture and 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 [...]
Cool Green Morning: Monday, September 12
Written by Brad Parker | September 12th, 2011
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Cool Green Morning is undergoing maintanence. Sorry for the inconveinience. We’ll be back with your daily dose of green news on Monday September 19.
Thanks,
The Cool Green Team
In England There Are Cathedrals
Written by Mark Spalding | September 9th, 2011
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Is a lack of vision keeping us from tackling what could be the planet’s biggest challenge—climate change? Conservancy scientist Mark Spalding muses on the past, and what we can learn from it.
Austin City Limits Festival and The Nature Conservancy!
Written by Brad Parker |
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ACL is more than just a music festival. Our Texas state director explains why this year it provides a real opportunity to get an important message to a vital group of people.
Cool Green Morning: Friday, September 9
Written by Brad Parker |
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Five cool links to start your Friday.
- A new study says toxic chemicals used in dry cleaning stick to clothes. (The Daily Green)
- Two kingfishers, among the rarest animals in the world, have hatched at the Smithsonian. (Wired)
- This was the second-hottest summer on record in the U.S., the wettest ever in two states. (LA Times)
- Will artificial islands be the solution for rising Pacific sea levels? (Guardian)
- Is your state’s official flower a non-native plant? (Christian Science Monitor)
Nature Photo of the Week: Boise Sunset
Written by Brad Parker |
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I didn’t think I’d wake up this morning wishing I was in Idaho but this gorgeous shot makes me jealous. Thanks to Flickr user pdawson0818 for this great nature shot and 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 [...]
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, September 8
Written by Nicole Levins | September 8th, 2011
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Today’s green news is a little fishy.
- In case you were wondering, this is what climate change looks like. (Grist)
- Dolphins– they’re just like us! Or they talk like us, at least. (Wired)
- A new report calls for an outright ban on industrial deep-sea fishing. (YaleE360)
- Leasing solar panels for your home: worth it or no? (The Daily Green)
- Discharge from two coal mines killed more than 42,000 fish, and Pennsylvania’s mad enough to sue. (Green)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, September 7
Written by Nicole Levins | September 7th, 2011
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It’s another Cool Green Morning, y’all!
- Where’s the beef? Climate change could bring an end to American cattle ranching. (CleanTechnica)
- The Tea Party isn’t buying this whole “climate change” thing. (DotEarth)
- Victoria, BC may be home to the world’s greenest neighborhood. (Grist)
- Is President Obama bad for the environment? (Time)
- Shark fin soup is one step closer toward being banned in California. (Los Angeles Times)
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