Category: North America
How to Get Things Done in Washington Today
Written by Bob Bendick | December 7th, 2011
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While the Super Committee failed to agree on a plan to reduce the nation’s budget deficit, Bob Bendick found proof that government can still produce results that serve the broad interests of the American people.
The Moment Is Now: Notes from the Gulf Summit in Houston
Written by Cindy Brown |
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The Harte Research Institute’s Gulf Summit in Houston, Texas has shown that there is a strong and surging commitment to change the future of the Gulf of Mexico for the better.
The Green Conundrum: Can Small Actions Add Up to Collective Change?
Written by Rob McDonald | December 5th, 2011
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Does it matter if you recycle if other people don’t? Or if the United States refuses to build an oil pipeline that other nations might? Conservancy scientist Rob McDonald says yes — and tells you why.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, November 9
Written by Nicole Levins | November 9th, 2011
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It’s not easy being green.
- When it comes to climate change, do your eco-friendly choices really make a difference? (Grist)
- So now maybe marine reserves don’t promote coral recovery, according to a controversial new report. (Mongabay)
- For the first time in 75 years, an entire genus of mammal may go extinct. (National Geographic)
- As the population gets older, carbon emissions may subside a bit…maybe, says a new study. (Green House)
- Facebook’s adding solar panels to its new headquarters. Like! (EcoGeek)
Speaking Up for North America’s Forests
Written by Madeline Breen | November 7th, 2011
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Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy showed us that we can accomplish epic improvements to the health of our lands for generations to come — if the will still exists.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, November 2
Written by Nicole Levins | November 2nd, 2011
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Today’s green news: +1/-1 for forests.
- Our lead scientist Sanjayan pens a letter to #7,000,000,000 to update the little guy on the state of the planet. (Huffington Post Green)
- Climate change is making California birds bigger. (Treehugger)
- Forests are more awesome at absorbing greenhouse gases than previously thought… (Christian Science Monitor)
- …but most U.S. forests aren’t adapting too well to climate change. (Green House)
- Americans need to put more energy into energy efficiency. (GreenBiz)
Celebration
Written by Bob Bendick | October 17th, 2011
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On the night of The Nature Conservancy’s 60th anniversary event, Bob Bendick finds many reminders why the lasting work of conservation is so vital.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, October 12
Written by Nicole Levins | October 12th, 2011
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Giant catfish and invasive species terrorists– this is the stuff nightmares are made of.
- Cool or terrifying? Scientists have found humongous (like, 100-lb+) catfish swimming in a French river. (Conservation Magazine)
- Banning hybrid vehicles from carpool lanes slows everyone down, says a new report. (Green)
- The state of Vermont plans to get 90% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050. (EcoGeek)
- But! If the entire country started seriously deploying wind and solar to scale right now, the whole place could run on clean energy by 2026. (Treehugger)
- The “War on Terror” may have helped keep terrorists out of the US, but it for sure welcomed invasive species right on in. (Grist)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, October 3
Written by Nicole Levins | October 3rd, 2011
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Just another cool green Monday…
- DISASTER. Climate change could cause a chocolate shortage. (EcoGeek)
- Does the thought of metal in your meat make vegetarianism seem a little more appealing? (Treehugger)
- Some sea turtles have it worse than others. (Green)
- Can you recycle an “expired” car seat? (Grist)
- A bird in your backyard could increase your home’s value. (Conservation Magazine)
Cool Green Morning: Friday, September 30
Written by Nicole Levins | September 30th, 2011
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New dream interspecies friendship: little baby sharks and red-haired baby monkeys.
- The cutest thing you will ever see all day: a little ginger baby monkey. (Mongabay)
- A new report says climate change could cost Canada billions of loonies. (Green)
- Scientists have documented an eight-step process that leads to coral reef collapse. (YaleE360)
- Newsflash: ecotourism is better for the environment than just plain tourism. (The Daily Green)
- To help save a vulnerable species, scientists are reproducing grey nurse/sand tiger sharks in an artificial uterus. (Wired)
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