Category: Australia
A Scientist’s Australian Reserve, for Nature and Family
Written by Matt Miller | August 28th, 2012
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Taking care of nature isn’t just a job for James Fitzsimons. In addition to directing conservation efforts for the Conservancy in Australia, he runs his own nature reserve that’s home to a wide range of interesting creatures. Take a look.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, July 30
Written by Nicole Levins | July 30th, 2012
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Hopefully some great green news will make your Monday a little less painful:
- These American Olympians deserve gold medals in greenness. (Treehugger)
- A former climate skeptic changes his mind. (DotEarth)
- These green cowboys are taking care of the land and still making money. Yeehaw! (Christian Science Monitor)
- What should you do with “gray” water? (Grist)
- In Australia, waves are for hangin’ 10 and also for energy. (CleanTechnica)
A Significant Signing: Launching Australia’s Largest Protected Area
Written by Michael Looker | July 16th, 2012
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Learn how the Conservancy is helping manage Australia’s largest — and newest — protected area.
Rio+20: Confessions of a Turtle-Hugger
Written by Misty Herrin | June 22nd, 2012
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Our self proclaimed “turtle hugger” reports from Rio de Janeiro and reflects on the commitments made that will benefit people, nature and of course, sea turtles.
Building a Model Future in Melanesia
Written by Jake Cohen | April 20th, 2012
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Learn how building a 3D model is helping an island community in Papua New Guinea to plan for the impacts of climate change and ensure its survival.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, March 5
Written by Madeline Breen | March 5th, 2012
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Thank you for saving the world… with one less car!
- An artist shows her appreciation for bicyclists with hand-written thank you notes. (TreeHugger)
- Will 2012 be the year of the tornado? (Huffington Post Green)
- Carbon emissions pave way for mass extinction in oceans. (Mongabay)
- Thousands of strands of spider silk spun into violin strings. (BBC)
- See 10 years of gorgeous images of Earth from space. (Wired Science)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, February 6
Written by Madeline Breen | February 6th, 2012
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It doesn’t matter if you’re a Giants or Patriots fan, we can all appreciate a few great green news stories.
- Our oceans got some love in this 30-second Super Bowl ad. (Care2)
- Puerto Rico adds non-native iguanas to their menus. (Washington Post)
- The Olympics bring Britain their biggest urban park. (Guardian)
- We heart TreeHugger’s new Valentine’s Day green gift guide. (TreeHugger)
- A warming ocean actually boasts some coral reef growth. (Huffington Post)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, February 2
Written by Madeline Breen | February 2nd, 2012
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Attack of the blobs!
- Are jellyfish taking over our oceans? (Nature)
- Turning down the thermostat saves energy and helps you lose weight. (The Chic Ecologist)
- Atlantic sturgeon added to the endangered species list. (Huffington Post)
- How do you fight invasive species in Australia? Bring in Komodo dragons. (TreeHugger)
- Spider webs may hold the clue to better buildings. (Christian Science Monitor)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, January 3
Written by Madeline Breen | January 3rd, 2012
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Happy New Year, greenies!
- World’s first hybrid shark found in Australia’s waters. (Discovery News)
- Hehe. Scientists are tickling animals to learn how laughter has evolved. (BBC)
- China’s city dwellers will be breathing unhealthy air for at least another 20 years. (Guardian)
- African elephant ivory trade sadly rises in 2011. (Green)
- Ecuador makes a deal and raises $116 million to not drill in the Amazon. (Mongabay)
Wade Davis and the Language of Conservation
Written by Michael Looker | October 24th, 2011
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A National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence reminds us that losses of indigenous peoples, cultures, and languages lead directly to environmental damage.
