Category: Green Economy
A Q&A with the New Director of our Global Freshwater Program
Written by Mark Tercek | February 14th, 2013
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More than 1 billion people face daily water shortages, and within the next 20 years, more than half the world’s population could face water shortages. Our CEO sits down with the new Global Freshwater Program Director to find out where to go from here.
Resolutions for Rainforests
Written by Jack Hurd | January 3rd, 2013
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Jack Hurd makes some New Year’s resolutions for 2013 and introduces a fun new infographic that explains how individuals can help save Asia-Pacific’s forests.
‘You Help Everybody’: In Alaska, Giving Wild Salmon Is Tradition
Written by Dustin Solberg | December 21st, 2012
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In Alaska, the holidays are not the only time of year people give back. Catching salmon – and sharing it with others – is at the center of everyday life.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, November 26
Written by Nicole Levins | November 26th, 2012
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Recover from your food and shopping coma with some great green news.
- The economy vs. climate change: we can–and should–tackle both, says our lead scientist Sanjayan. (Huffington Post Green)
- Solar power is great, especially when you’re in a war zone. (CleanTechnica)
- Upgrading to LED holiday lights? Don’t trash the old ones! (Grist)
- The UN climate summit in Doha begins. (Mongabay)
- Here’s what we could lose if sea levels continue to rise. (New York Times)
People Taking Care of Salmon in Alaska’s Tongass: And How They Take Care of Us
Written by Dustin Solberg | September 14th, 2012
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A new stream project allows wild Alaskan salmon to travel freely for the first time in decades.
Heavy Lifting in a Salmon Stream: Alaska’s Tongass Forest Restores Habitat
Written by Dustin Solberg | August 27th, 2012
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This is the heart of the coastal temperate rainforest – a lush and green place known for giant trees, placid estuaries brimming with marine life and cascading salmon streams.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, May 14
Written by Nicole Levins | May 14th, 2012
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We’ve got a case of the cool green Mondays.
- Our president/CEO Mark Tercek identifies corporate sustainability officers as “unsung heroes.” (Huffington Post)
- Watch out for superweeds! (Grist)
- How much more are you willing to pay for clean energy? (Green)
- Business is booming for the makers of hybrid vehicles. (CleanTechnica)
- Last month’s rainy weather brought respite from the “prolonged airborne particle pollution” that affected the UK earlier this year. (Guardian)
Cool Green Morning: Friday, February 24
Written by Brad Parker | February 24th, 2012
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But will the wind farm be made of interlocking plastic parts?
- Overfishing costs the EU 100,000 jobs and £2.7 billion each year. (TreeHugger)
- LEGO’s owners are putting $500M into an offshore wind farm. (CleanTechnica)
- Is the world’s most popular sports team also the greenest? (GreenBiz)
- Federal raids in the U.S. deal a serious blow to illegal rhino trade. (LA Times)
- OK, now this is getting serious. Warming climate could make us all shrink. (TG Daily)
Coastal Restoration: A Smart Investment
Written by Mark Tercek | February 23rd, 2012
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As more people are urging Congress to pass the RESTORE Act, Mark Tercek hopes lawmakers hear the argument underlying the strong public support.
Making the Business Case for Conservation
Written by Mark Tercek | January 27th, 2012
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Mark Tercek is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Here he looks at an innovative way one company is measuring the value of nature.
