November, 2011
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Setting Out to Sea
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 16th, 2011
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As the expedition begins, Sangeeta Mangubhai reflects on some of the major issues facing the team and lessons learned from 4 years working in Raja Ampat.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, November 16
Written by Nicole Levins |
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King crabs: not just delicious, but also destructive.
- Alaska Airlines now offers cooking-oil-fueled cross-country flights. (EcoGeek)
- A new report reveals an unexpected threat to some marine life: king crabs. (Mongabay)
- Space lasers! Clean energy! (CleanTechnica)
- Here’s another “off-the-grid” dispatch from our scientist Craig Leisher’s family. (Green)
- More recycling=more jobs. (Green House)
The 4 Kings in 15 Days: The Raja Ampat Monitoring Expedition Blog
Written by Joanne Wilson | November 15th, 2011
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We’re leading an expedition to what may be the richest marine environment on Earth, home to over 1,400 species of fish and over 550 species of coral. Find out why we’re going.
Rebuilding Fisheries: There’s an App for That
Written by Mike Sweeney |
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Fishers off the coast of California are trying a new way to work together that is helping them all make money and ensure there will be fish to catch tomorrow.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, November 15
Written by Madeline Breen |
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Happy America Recycles Day!
- The average family throws away 6 trees worth of paper a year. (Mother Nature Network)
- The new map reveals the spread of contamination from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant meltdowns. (CNN)
- Can algae serve as the fuel and food of the future? (Scientific American)
- A former Nazi bunker is set to become Europe’s largest renewable energy plant. (TreeHugger)
- This Thanksgiving, skip the side of BPA by omitting certain canned ingredients. (Consumer Reports)
DIY: Wedding Invitation Ornament
Written by Madeline Breen | November 14th, 2011
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DIY: Wedding Invitation Ornament By Madeline Breen As the crafter of my family, I’ve been wanting to come up with a sentimental, handmade Christmas gift for my sister and her new hubby. Since this is their first Christmas as a blissful married couple, I decided a gift that celebrates their newlywed status was a must. [...]
Cool Green Morning: Monday, November 14
Written by Madeline Breen |
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Start your week off right. Read some green news.
- In honor of 11/11/11, here are 11 of America’s greatest national parks and heritage sites for your bucket list. (The Daily Green)
- Humans may be one reason Indonesian orangutans are doomed to extinction. (Mongabay)
- Exposure to a common industrial solvent may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s. (BBC)
- Nest boxes installed at a California vineyard attract bluebirds and reduces pests. (Green)
- In other wine news, TreeHugger shares 25 cheap, eco-friendly wines for the holidays. Hiccup. (TreeHugger)
Nature Photo of the Week: It’s Easy Being Green
Written by Madeline Breen | November 11th, 2011
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Wow, look at how that lovely shade of purple really makes this frog’s eyes pop! The green and purple color combination in this photograph is just perfection. Thanks to Flickr user snoopydoobiedog 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 [...]
Message to Congress: Healthy Lands and Waters Support a Healthy Economy
Written by Mark Tercek | November 10th, 2011
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Conservation spending did not cause the budget deficit and cutting conservation cannot fix it. In fact, supporting conservation is extremely important for our economy.
Sympathy for the Shark Finner
Written by Matt Miller |
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Shark finners make easy villains, but have you ever met one? Matt Miller did and came away with an amazing story and a new perspective.
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