Category: Forest Trade
In China, a Growing Call to Environmental Action
Written by Mark Tercek | April 18th, 2012
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Mark Tercek, president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy, knows the challenges are enormous. So why is he optimistic about our opportunity to help China achieve a sustainable future?
More on Myanmar: Taking Care of Teak
Written by Jack Hurd | February 29th, 2012
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The Conservancy’s Jack Hurd explores what Myanmar’s recent unthawing means for its incredibly vast and valuable teak forests.
Improving Forestry for Nature, People and the Climate
Written by Mark Tercek | January 20th, 2012
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While the world debates the best ways to address climate change, Mark Tercek says that one strategy is a “no brainer.” Find out which.
Mission of Burma
Written by Jack Hurd | December 12th, 2011
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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.
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.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, May 5
Written by Darci Palmquist | May 5th, 2011
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate in green style:
- San Francisco teenagers are suing the government for failure to protect the Earth for future generations. (NY Times)
- Speaking of which: the latest predictions for world population growth could amount to serious environmental challenges. (Green)
- Forest protection takes one step forward in Indonesia, two steps back in Brazil. (EarthWatch)
- Take your lawn to a whole new level this year: go organic! (The Daily Green)
- Electronic medical records could cut 1.7 million tons of carbon emissions. (EcoGeek)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, April 7
Written by Darci Palmquist | April 7th, 2011
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These 5 green news links are worth a read:
- The Conservancy’s work with fishermen in California makes headlines. (Triple Pundit)
- American consumers are lazy, habitual and confused about how to go green–do you agree? (Green Biz)
- What will Richard Branson find at the bottom of the sea? (BBC)
- The disaster in Japan could result in more logging of Indonesia’s rainforests. (Mongabay)
- Oil will run out in 50 years… then what? (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, March 31
Written by Darci Palmquist | March 31st, 2011
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Snowstorms in April are not very cool or green, but these 5 news links are:
- The future is carbon capture and sequestration, or “tucking carbon into the ground.” (The New York Times)
- Why have 7 major companies dropped their support of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative? (Green Biz)
- In case you missed Obama’s energy speech yesterday, here’s the re-hash. (Treehugger)
- Demand is up, but supply is down for the Toyota Prius. (LA Times)
- The best way to reduce your exposure to BPA? Stop eating canned foods. (The Daily Green)
The Nature Conservancy in 2010: A Big, Bold Year
Written by Jonathan Hoekstra | January 31st, 2011
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Our 2010 highlights video showcases some incredible work—but what does it all mean? Conservancy senior scientist Jon Hoekstra digs deeper and finds what he thinks is the heart and soul of conservation.
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, January 25
Written by Darci Palmquist | January 25th, 2011
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Get your green news in 5 easy links:
- The Northeast is the new Artic. Brrrr. (The New York Times)
- Dow’s collaboration with the Conservancy is “a small step for a company, a giant leap for critters of all kinds,” says Joel Makower. (Green Biz)
- Cyber-thieves hack the Czech carbon registry and make off with $38 million in carbon credits. (Mongabay)
- REDD needs to focus on the needs of local people, says a new report. (Conservation Journal Watch)
- One of Obama’s top climate and energy advisers is stepping down–what impact will her departure have? (Grist)
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