Category: Cool Green Morning
Cool Green Morning: Friday, May 18
Written by Brad Parker | May 18th, 2012
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Be sure to watch the skies this weekend and never put rocks in your pockets.
- Don’t forget, a “ring of fire” solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Sunday. (National Geographic)
- Apple is making a major green change in the U.S. this year. (Scientific American)
- Photos: One of the largest male stars on the planet is helping one of the smallest primates. (Mongabay)
- The remains of a turtle the size of a car have been discovered in a coal mine. (Discovery News)
- Scientists can’t solve the mystery of the rocks that ignited in a woman’s pocket. (L.A. Times)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, May 17
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 17th, 2012
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Today is a good green news day — there are some interesting things happening in the world of conservation!
- Hawaii is the first to have a statewide ban on plastic bags — but there are some loopholes. (Treehugger)
- The first underpass for elephants will hopefully reunite herds in Kenya. (National Geographic)
- The very cool Map of Life reflects the distribution of all plant and animal life on Earth — you can search by species (and maybe see those Kenyan elephants!). (Green)
- If the Internet were a country, it would be the fifth biggest consumer of electricity in the world, according to Greenpeace. (Christian Science Monitor)
- Need weekend plans? A dazzling solar eclipse will occur this Sunday! (Discovery News)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, May 16
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 16th, 2012
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It’s breakfast (and cool green news) time.
- Do you buy cage-free eggs? Free-range? Pastured? This video will help you determine the difference. (Grist)
- Now that you’ve eaten, time to get dressed. Why not choose a pair of sustainable jeans? (Treehugger)
- Is genetically-engineered corn what’s killing honey bees in the corn belt? (Huff Post Green)
- 14 miles of Hawaiian beaches have disappeared over the last century. What gives? (Green)
- Now that’s sustainable: Shredded U.S. currency is being used in cars and trucks. (Environmental News Science)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, May 15th
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 15th, 2012
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From endangered rivers to clean energy, we’ve got your green news.
- Bummer: The list of the top 10 endangered rivers in America is out, and #1 isn’t far from our headquarters. (Discovery News)
- It turns out that the unpopular and controversial catch limits on fish are working — 6 populations have rebounded. (Green)
- Yet another reason to love wildlife, especially elephants: They may hold vigil at your funeral. (Grist)
- A Greenpeace study has found that some American car manufacturers are linked to Amazon deforestation. (Mongabay)
- 76 percent of Americans want clean energy instead of coal, nuclear and natural gas. (Clean Technica)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, May 14
Written by Nicole Levins | May 14th, 2012
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We’ve got a case of the cool green Mondays.
- Our president/CEO Mark Tercek identifies corporate sustainability officers as “unsung heroes.” (Huffington Post)
- Watch out for superweeds! (Grist)
- How much more are you willing to pay for clean energy? (Green)
- Business is booming for the makers of hybrid vehicles. (CleanTechnica)
- Last month’s rainy weather brought respite from the “prolonged airborne particle pollution” that affected the UK earlier this year. (Guardian)
Cool Green Morning: Friday, May 11
Written by Brad Parker | May 11th, 2012
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We hope all the moms will have a Happy Mother’s Day this weekend. Our early gift, cool green news!
- A face not just a mom could love: Meet the 1-in-30 million calico lobster! (Huffington Post Green)
- You won’t believe how much plastic waste has risen in the Pacific Ocean. (BBC)
- Did this video catch a mysterious marine monster or is it all a hoax? (Discovery)
- Household chemicals’ “cocktail effect” raises cancer concerns, other illnesses says watchdog. (Guardian)
- Check out the cool tool their using to help save Yellowstone’s wolves. (Wired)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, May 10
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 10th, 2012
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Today’s green news is especially amazing/funny/weird. Enjoy!
- Have an island snake infestation? Parachuting mice are here to save the day! (Treehugger)
- Gills Onions is using — you guessed it — onion juice (and a huge battery) to help power its plant in California. (Green)
- Climate skeptics take note: a new study says rising CO2 levels were in play at the end of the Ice Age. (Christian Science Monitor)
- Need a refresher on the causes of the crazy weather lately? Enroll in El Nino and La Nina 101. (Scientific American)
- Is that battery in your iPhone letting you down? These new solar cells could soon do the trick. (Business Green)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, May 9
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 9th, 2012
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Rare gorillas, illegal treehouses, and ocean trash – oh my!
- What a treat: the world’s rarest gorilla caught on film in its natural habitat. (Treehugger)
- Your childhood dream just might manifest itself in this amazing (but illegal) treehouse. (Grist)
- Ocean plastic waste is on the rise in the Pacific – and it’s effects are surprising scientists. (BBC)
- How much renewable energy does your state use? (Washington Post)
- Scientists think they know what caused the deaths of hundreds of Pelicans on the Peruvian coast. (The Guardian)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, May 8
Written by Madeline Breen | May 8th, 2012
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Debbie Downer shows her face in today’s green news.
- Heartbreaking photos released of oil-covered animals from BP oil spill. (Huffington Post Green)
- You love the environment but don’t identify as an “environmentalist.” What gives? (Grist)
- Lack of exposure to nature = increase in allergies. (BBC Nature)
- Goal: end rhino horn consumption in China. (Mongabay)
- Don’t drink from that garden hose! (Green)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, May 7
Written by Madeline Breen | May 7th, 2012
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In today’s green news, we travel from the farm to the barrel.
- Do you know where your favorite beer comes from? (Grist)
- Enjoy these super awesome photos of Saturday’s supermoon. (Guardian)
- Dinosaurs could have warmed the planet with their flatulence. (BBC Nature)
- What if protecting an endangered species had huge economic implications? (Washington Post)
- Wow. This floating recycled movie theater is awesome. (Mother Nature Network)
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