Category: Sustainable Livelihoods
The Green Buzz: Wednesday, March 6
Written by Megan Sheehan | March 6th, 2013
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In case you hadn’t heard…
- The New York Times has slashed its environmental coverage (minus story #3). We’re bummed. (Mongabay)
- If species become extinct, should we bring them back? (National Geographic)
- The Fish and Wildlife service is finally deciding on whether 258 species are endangered or not. (New York Times)
- CITES has threatened 3 African and 5 Asian nations with sanctions if they don’t help combat the illegal ivory trade. (Huffington Post)
- Fort Collins, CO, has passed a ban on fracking — and now lawsuits are being threatened. (Grist)
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.
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)
Farming Carbon with Fire: Helping Northern Australia Restore Natural Burn Patterns
Written by Michael Looker | January 17th, 2013
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Dr. Michael Looker shares some big news from Fish River Station and what it could mean for Indigenous Australians and traditional fire regimes across the north.
Investing in Nature in a Post-Sandy World
Written by Mark Tercek | January 15th, 2013
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Recommendations from Governor Cuomo’s NYS 2100 Commission include expressly recognizing that investing in natural infrastructure — the land and ecosystems around us — is essential to providing protection from climate change.
‘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.
New Urgency and Hope for the Colorado River
Written by Taylor Hawes | December 12th, 2012
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A new study on the Colorado River Basin — the West’s most iconic river — could be a roadmap for how we can protect this freshwater ecosystem and still use its precious water.
Raja Ampat 2012: Meet the Team
Written by Jake Cohen | November 14th, 2012
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Meet Naftali and Wahab, two locals who gave up harmful fishing practices to make a difference for their Raja Ampat communities.
Looking Up in Lao PDR
Written by Jack Hurd | November 5th, 2012
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In Lao PDR, new options are making sustainable forest management the best choice for local people and businesses alike.
Raja Ampat 2012: Letting Locals Lead
Written by Jake Cohen | October 23rd, 2012
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Learn how communities in Raja Ampat are leading the charge and protecting the wealth of natural resources in their own backyards.
