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Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, June 13
Written by Megan Sheehan | June 13th, 2012
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Extra, extra! Get your cool green news here!
- Colorado and New Mexico wildfires: crews gaining ground. (Huffington Post Green)
- Food has gotten cheaper — but at what cost? (Grist)
- Overfishing= fewer fish to eat crabs = more crabs to decimate marshlands in Cape Cod. (Green)
- Confirmed: Diesel exhaust definitely causes cancer. (CleanTechnica)
- The U.S. has just had the warmest spring on record. (Mongabay)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, June 7
Written by Megan Sheehan | June 7th, 2012
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It’s a brilliant, tech-filled morning in the world of green news!
- Check out this new app that will help you track utility usage (and save energy) all throughout the day. Genius. (Green)
- One for the history books: A solar plane has completed its first intercontinental flight. (National Geographic)
- A Virginia couple set a world record for the longest drive on a single tank of gas. How far do you think they got? (CleanTechnica)
- Maybe you saw the transit of Venus across the Sun from Earth, but did you see it from the Space Station? (Discovery News)
- Recycled pee: are we ignoring a potential solution to the freshwater crisis? (Scientific American)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, June 6
Written by Megan Sheehan | June 6th, 2012
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We’ve got your green news this fine morning!
- Farm Bill: leaders in the food movement — and celebrity chefs — say, “back to the kitchen.” (Grist)
- A new study says hormones in dairy farm wastewater persist for years. (Treehugger)
- Bats in the U.S. have been put on a regional extinction watch because of white nose syndrome. (BBC)
- Is deforestation happening near you? Now you can find out with the Global Forest Disturbance Alert System. (Mongabay)
- China wants to keep its air pollution levels to itself. (Green)
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.
Is Antarctica’s Fate Sealed?
Written by Jake Cohen | March 19th, 2012
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Climate change is having a huge impact on Antarctica, says The Conservancy’s Geoff Lipsett-Moore. Learn what that means for penguins and southern elephant seals.
Mission of Burma
Written by Jack Hurd | December 12th, 2011
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The winds of change are blowing in Burma. What does that mean for the country’s ample forests and natural resources? The Conservancy’s Jack Hurd weighs in.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Journey Home
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 2nd, 2011
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Jo and Sangeeta reflect on a tiring and inspiring journey to the Raja Ampat Islands, where the team’s research will help protect both nature and people.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Diving Daram
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 1st, 2011
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In the farthest-flung corner of Raja Ampat, the dive team is encountering both shark finners and thriving populations of sea turtles. Join the adventure!
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Gearing Up
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 1st, 2011
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Find out how the dive team is able to write notes with a pencil while under water and why they aren’t just using toothpaste for brushing their teeth.
DIY (video): Holiday Book Wreath
Written by siovenitti | November 29th, 2011
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DIY: Holiday Book Wreath This is one of our favorite DIY projects of the season. The Nature Conservancy’s Laura Bracis spent $5.48 on all materials, including buying used books to upcycle, and made a gorgeous holiday wreath. We loved it so much we asked her to share her secrets. Find out how she did it [...]
