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What Is the Future of Nature?
Written by Wayne Klockner | May 3, 2013
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By 2050, the Earth’s population is expected to exceed 9 billion, and our climate is changing at a rate even faster than anticipated. How can we continue to meet the needs of nature and people?
The Green Buzz: Friday, May 3
Written by Madeline Breen | May 3, 2013
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Brush up on today’s top green news stories and then make plans to get outside this weekend!
- Can science stop the stinkbug invasion? (BBC Nature)
- It’s official: meteorologists confirm 2012 to be among the top 10 warmest years. (Bloomberg)
- On a related [hot] note, from Maine to North Carolina, the Atlantic Ocean’s temps are the hottest ever. (Grist)
- Sand tiger sharks turn to cannibalism inside the womb. (Washington Post)
- We’re geeking out over these photos of natural fractals! (Mother Nature Network)
Nature Photo of the Week: Beauty with Age
Written by Madeline Breen | May 2, 2013
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We are wowed by the juxtaposition of this photograph: dark craggly rock in the foreground against the clear, bright blue skies. Flickr photographer rajalqadar captured this stunning image of the Almafi Coast in Italy.
Australia Animal Dance Party!
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 2, 2013
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These amazing images capture Australian animals having what appears to be an impromptu dance party. Dancing animals? Of course!
The Green Buzz: Thursday, May 2
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 2, 2013
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The green news this morning has me wanting to move to Norway.
- Say what? They have so little garbage because folks recycle so much that yes, Oslo is importing trash. (TreeHugger)
- The Exxon Pegasus pipeline has leaked again, this time in Missouri. (Huffington Post)
- Who paid for the effects of the horrible drought last summer? You did. (NPR)
- This general is back at war — this time, fighting rhino poachers in South Africa. (Bloomberg)
- The first county in the nation has banned all drilling and fracking. (Grist)
A New Diet for the Planet?
Written by Mark Tercek | May 1, 2013
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Should environmentalists say no to meat? Our CEO Mark Tercek, a long-time vegetarian turned vegan, tackles this tough question and offers solutions that even meat-eaters may like.
The Green Buzz: Wednesday, May 1
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 1, 2013
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We’ve got an update on that poor, confused koala.
- Remember the little guy who returned to his forest to find it cut down? There’s a happy ending for our homeless koala. (Grist)
- A Queens public school is the first in NYC to adopt an all-veggie menu. (Huffington Post)
- The European Union is banning a pesticide blamed in bee deaths. (BBC News)
- Contrails that smell like french fries? NASA is exploring biofuel use in planes. (Christian Science Monitor)
- If you protect oceans and coasts, sea turtles will come. (MNN)
Is Cashmere Sustainable?
Written by Jack Hurd | April 30, 2013
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Where does cashmere come from, and how can we make its production more sustainable? Jack Hurd explores in a new installment of All ‘Bout Commodities.
The Green Buzz: Tuesday, April 30
Written by Madeline Breen | April 30, 2013
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Never thought I’d say this, but today’s green news has me marveling at cicadas.
- NYC’s urban jungle and the real jungle aren’t so different when it comes to evolution. (TreeHugger)
- Yes, they’re annoying, but learning how a cicada keeps its wings clean is pretty rad. (Science World)
- This just in: plants could offset 1% of global warming worldwide. (Daily Mail)
- When words aren’t an option, fish use sign language to communicate. (National Geographic)
- Save the bees, ban pesticides, says the EU. (BBC Nature)
Q&A with Revolution’s Elizabeth Mitchell and Billy Burke
Written by Eric Kripke | April 29, 2013
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Why is protecting the planet important to you? We sit down with NBC Revolution’s Elizabeth Mitchell and Billy Burke, two actors who are no strangers to going green, about their appreciation for nature and how they’re leaving lighter footprints on our planet.
