Category: Ecosystem Services
In Indonesia, New Findings in the Race to Understand Reef Resilience
Written by Joanne Wilson | July 29th, 2011
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Many of the world’s coral reefs suffered through a massive bleaching event in late 2010. But there was a silver lining. Find out what it was and how it can help in the future.
Striking a Balance for Forests, from the Boreal to Borneo
Written by Jack Hurd | July 20th, 2011
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Saving the world’s forests, and the species that depend on them, is very much like having relatives over for Thanksgiving dinner. The Conservancy’s Jack Hurd explains.
Nature Brains: What Does Blue Carbon Look Like?
Written by Julia Kumari Drapkin | July 19th, 2011
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New research indicates the color of our carbon storage matters. Nature Conservancy scientists take a closer look at blue carbon and find it’s looking better than green.
The Mississippi River Flood: A Louisiana Scientist’s View
Written by Bryan Piazza | May 19th, 2011
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The high waters of the Mississippi are coming to Louisiana — but can we stop these floods from happening in the future? Bryan Piazza, father, husband and Nature Conservancy ecologist in Louisiana, says using natural systems smartly can help.
Animal Extinction Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Written by Joseph Kiesecker | May 2nd, 2011
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New findings show that as more species become extinct, the human risk of infectious disease—such as Lyme—increases. Joe Kiesecker explains the science behind it.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, March 2
Written by Nicole Levins | March 2nd, 2011
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Raise your hand if you love green news!
- Our president and CEO Mark Tercek writes about protecting nature through “radical collaboration.” (Huffington Post Green)
- Are humans the ultimate invasive species? (Dot Earth)
- Best Actress winner Natalie Portman’s green roots go way back. (Grist)
- The Congressional cafeteria takes huge strides backward, swapping composting and biodegradable packaging for styrofoam. (Treehugger)
- When was climate change– as we know it today– discovered? (Guardian Eco)
Sleeping With the Enemy?
Written by Joseph Kiesecker | February 25th, 2011
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Critics claim our work with extractive industries is “greenwashing.” One of our lead scientists explains why this new paradigm is just good conservation.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, February 10
Written by Darci Palmquist | February 10th, 2011
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Polar bears are on a climate-induced diet while we eat salad in winter…it’s a perplexing world:
- A new study reveals a grim future for polar bears–and this video of a starving mom and cubs brings it all home. [Warning: the video is very hard to watch.] (Green)
- Green design is helping Nike recycle 82 million plastic bottles into shirts, shoes and more. (GreenBiz)
- Sewage as a source of energy–why not? (NY Times)
- The global economy depends on healthy ecosystems, says Prince Charles. (Mongabay)
- If you’ve eaten a salad recently, you might want to pay attention to Southern California’s water issues. (NPR)
I’ll Have the Oyster, But Hold the Shell
Written by Kerry Crisley | February 4th, 2011
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85% of the world’s oyster reefs are gone. Find out why that matters, and what we’re doing (with the help of hundreds of volunteers) to reverse the trend.
In Australia, Conserving Land and Tradition
Written by Michael Looker | January 24th, 2011
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A new partnership promises to conserve habitat for wildlife, provide sustainable livelihoods for people and return 450,000 acres to its traditional owners.
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