November, 2011
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, November 30
Written by Nicole Levins | November 30th, 2011
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Caffeine? Check. Green news? Check. You may now proceed with your day.
- After 20 years, consumers are finally getting greener. (Maybe Green Gift Monday had something to do with that…?) (GreenBiz)
- COP17 just began, but is it doomed already? (Scientific American)
- Headline win of the day: “E. Coli: What doesn’t kill us, makes us biofuel.” (CleanTechnica)
- Climate change and crazy weather are driving up food prices. (Green House)
- Journalist Andy Revkin responds to critics questioning his role in the latest “Climategate” emails. (DotEarth)
Green Gift Monday Partner Q&A: Sungevity
Written by siovenitti |
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Green Gift Monday Partner Q&A: Sungevity Danny Kennedy is the Founder of Sungevity, a home solar energy company. A long-time social entrepreneur, Danny has achieved global recognition as an environmental activist, spokesperson and opinion leader. Most recently, Danny was the Campaigns Manager for Greenpeace Australia Pacific. In 2001, he ran Greenpeace’s California Clean Energy Campaign, [...]
DIY: Upcycled Teacup Candles
Written by Madeline Breen |
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DIY: Upcycled Teacup Candles By Erin Vilines The Nature Conservancy in Georgia This craft projects brings new meaning to the term “tea candle” — and new life to half-burned candles cluttering the house. Rather than toss ornamental candles when changing decor, reuse the wax by melting it down and filling a pretty teacup to create [...]
DIY (video): Holiday Book Wreath
Written by siovenitti | November 29th, 2011
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DIY: Holiday Book Wreath This is one of our favorite DIY projects of the season. The Nature Conservancy’s Laura Bracis spent $5.48 on all materials, including buying used books to upcycle, and made a gorgeous holiday wreath. We loved it so much we asked her to share her secrets. Find out how she did it [...]
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Heat Is On
Written by Joanne Wilson |
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For those who think temperature ain’t nothing but a number, think again: warmer weather is having a profound impact on coral reefs.
Deforestation or Murder? Why Orangutans Are Going Extinct
Written by Peter Kareiva |
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Is tropical deforestation or killing by humans to blame for the orangutan’s demise? Peter Kareiva says a new study shows why it’s always important for conservation to continue testing its assumptions.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, November 29
Written by Madeline Breen |
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Still recovering from all that Green Gift Monday excitement? Here’s some cool green news to get your day started.
- Stare in awe at 2011′s top 10 oddest life-form discoveries. (National Geographic)
- Life’s not always a circus: Ringling Brothers allegedly violate the Animal Welfare Act. (Huffington Post Green)
- London fights air pollution with… glue? (Grist)
- It’s 65 degrees in D.C. today and not surprisingly, 2011 is tied for the 10th hottest year. (Washington Post)
- Sea creature-inspired robot bends and squeezes under obstacles. (BBC)
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Innovative Approaches to Marine Conservation
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 28th, 2011
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Learn how ecotourism is behind one of the most important marine conservation achievements in Indonesia.
After the Kyoto Protocol, What’s Next for Climate Change?
Written by Glenn Prickett |
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Delegates are meeting in Durban, South Africa to negotiate a global agreement on climate change. Are they asking the right question? Glenn Prickett may have a better idea.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, November 28
Written by Madeline Breen |
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Since we’re celebrating Green Gift Monday today, we let our GGM team has take over Cool Green Morning! Here are their favorite posts about giving green.
- TreeHugger gets a case of the Green Gift Mondays. (TreeHugger)
- We agree: the things worth treasuring are the things that money can’t buy. (Sungevity)
- Looking for a few green DIY tutorials? How about 101?! (Everything Etsy)
- Our state director in Illinois shares some crafty handmade gift ideas. (ABC Chicago)
- From peppermint bark to a garden starter kit, you’ll want to add these items to your wish list. (Mother Nature Network)
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