December, 2011
Nature Photo of the Week: a Mother’s Love
Written by Madeline Breen | December 16th, 2011
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This sweet photo from Alaska definitely evoked some “awwws” in our office. Flickr user Lejun4 did a wonderful job of capturing the love and pride that this mother harbor seal has for her pup. Thanks to Lejun40 for sharing this photo through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group! See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily [...]
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, December 15
Written by Madeline Breen | December 15th, 2011
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Be prepared to be extremely bugged out.
- Scientists have discovered a jumping cockroach — and there’s video! (Huffington Post)
- At IKEA, you can shop for furniture, eat Swedish meatballs and now charge your electric vehicle. (Market Watch)
- Chicago’s Uncommon Ground is the greenest restaurant in the country. (TreeHugger)
- Have you signed up for Audobon’s annual Christmas Bird Count? (Audubon)
- Black hole to eat a cloud of gas. Nom nom nom. (National Geographic)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, December 14
Written by Nicole Levins | December 14th, 2011
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Get your green news on!
- When it comes to solar power, just how much solar do you really need? (CleanTechnica)
- For sparrows, exposure to spooky sounds leads to fewer babies. (Green)
- Do you commute by public transportation? In 2012, your tax benefit will be halved. (The Daily Green)
- You’ll find the two greenest restaurants in the United States in Chicago. (GreenBiz)
- Do away with disposables and break out the Tupperware. You can do it! (Grist)
Is “Re-Gift” a Dirty Word?
Written by siovenitti | December 13th, 2011
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Is “Re-Gift” a Dirty Word? By Sherry Crawley Come on. Admit it. You know you’ve done it. Re-gifting might seem tacky or ungrateful, but let’s be honest: It is one of the most obvious forms of saving money and reducing your impact on the planet around the holidays. We all receive gifts that we don’t [...]
Greening Latin America: Investing in Nature for a Sustainable Future
Written by Mark Tercek |
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New allies in Latin America are showing businesses that improving sustainability has a positive impact on their bottom line, local communities and the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, December 13
Written by Madeline Breen |
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Walking fish puts a chink in the evolution chain.
- New species of frog sings like a… bird? (Mongabay)
- The lungfish suggests walking originated underwater. (Science World)
- Scientists are learning how to kill trees — in the name of science, of course. (Green)
- 16% of the species in “Finding Nemo” face the threat of extinction. (Washington Post)
- Solar energy gives students in developing countries access to technology. (TreeHugger)
Traveling the Magdalena: Day 3, Zapatoza
Written by Madeline Breen | December 12th, 2011
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The team explores Zapatoza, the biggest freshwater marsh in Colombia, and spends a day talking to local fishermen about the loss of fish.
Mission of Burma
Written by Jack Hurd |
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The winds of change are blowing in Burma. What does that mean for the country’s ample forests and natural resources? The Conservancy’s Jack Hurd weighs in.
Because Moving Is Not an Option
Written by Matt Miller |
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It may be difficult to see the effects of climate change on your every day life. Of course, you don’t live on an island chain in the Pacific Ocean where the water is rising and the fish are disappearing.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, December 12
Written by Madeline Breen |
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We’ve got a monkey with an Elvis hairdo. It’s that kind of day.
- The world reacts to the climate change deal made at COP17 in Durban, South Africa. (Guardian)
- 208 new species — including a monkey wearing a pompadour — have been discovered in Southeast Asia. (Daily Mail)
- Save the planet, cut down a Christmas tree. (Washington Post)
- After a 730-mile journey, one lone grey wolf brings hope to California. (TreeHugger)
- Did you see the lunar eclipse on Saturday night? (Huffington Post)
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