Category: Forests
Arbor Day: Earth Day’s Wingman
Written by Leigh Greenwood | April 26th, 2013
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Did you know… over its lifetime, a large tree can provide almost $6,000 worth of benefits to those that live near it? In honor of Arbor Day, we’re sharing stats and tips for how you can keep our trees alive and thriving.
The Green Buzz: Wednesday, April 10
Written by Megan Sheehan | April 10th, 2013
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Here’s what is buzzing in the green news world this morning.
- C’est intelligent! This French zoo is using panda poo to cut its energy bill. (Treehugger)
- Rebuilding shorelines will only increase risks from storms. Is it time to expand this bill you’ve never heard of? (The New York Times)
- Feds say that forest fires will double by 2050, thanks to climate change. (Denver Post)
- Concerned about farm animal welfare? You better put that camera away… (MNN)
- The world’s largest fast food company takes a big step towards greener packaging. (Mongabay)
Does Snow Burn?
Written by Jeremy Bailey | March 29th, 2013
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From the classroom to nature — college students battle a blizzard to learn about the restorative power of fire along Nebraska’s Niobrara River.
Massive Water Main Break Underscores Water Challenges – and Solutions
Written by Mark Tercek | March 22nd, 2013
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A massive water main break in Washington, DC — coming just hours before World Water Day — serves as a stark reminder of the importance of investing more in our water supply infrastructure.
Nature Photo of the Week: Peaceful Redwoods
Written by Madeline Breen | February 15th, 2013
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This peaceful photo reminds me of a John Muir quote: “Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”
ABC: This Valentine’s Day, Consider the Cacao Bean
Written by Jack Hurd | February 12th, 2013
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, Jack Hurd examines the history of the cacao bean and explains how you can make sure your chocolate is responsibly harvested.
The Green Buzz: Friday, February 1
Written by Nicole Levins | February 1st, 2013
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Just as cool and green as it’s always been… but now with added buzz.
- Get to know the rodent that holds the power to predict the weather in its tiny claws. (Huffington Post Green)
- Thanks, England, for not selling your public forests. (Treehugger)
- What’s so great about grass-fed beef? (Grist)
- One person’s trash is another person’s potential energy source. (CleanTechnica)
- Are “urban” SUVs any greener than their country counterparts? (EcoGeek)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, January 17
Written by Megan Sheehan | January 17th, 2013
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Here’s what has caught our attention this morning in the world of green news.
- A river otter has returned to San Franscisco – the first in decades. A sign of progress in water quality? (Christian Science Monitor)
- From a traffic nightmare to a commuter’s paradise: which city won this year’s Sustainable Transport Award? (National Geographic)
- Check out these photos and learn how to evict invasive species. (Discovery News)
- Did your aquarium fish just croak? Do the oceans a favor and don’t flush him down the toilet! (Our Amazing Planet)
- Want clean drinking water for cheap? Invest in natural resources. (Forest Trends)
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.
Illuminating the Water-Forests-Power Connection
Written by Jeff Opperman | November 19th, 2012
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Though NBC’s Revolution is a work of fiction, there are many — too many — people here in the real world that rely on firewood as a source of light and fuel.
