Tag: Climate Change
The Green Buzz: Tuesday, April 30
Written by Madeline Breen | April 30th, 2013
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Never thought I’d say this, but today’s green news has me marveling at cicadas.
- NYC’s urban jungle and the real jungle aren’t so different when it comes to evolution. (TreeHugger)
- Yes, they’re annoying, but learning how a cicada keeps its wings clean is pretty rad. (Science World)
- This just in: plants could offset 1% of global warming worldwide. (Daily Mail)
- When words aren’t an option, fish use sign language to communicate. (National Geographic)
- Save the bees, ban pesticides, says the EU. (BBC Nature)
Dialogues on the Environment: Q&A with Stewart Brand
Written by Mark Tercek | April 24th, 2013
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From valuing nature to bringing back extinct species… read Mark Tercek’s wide-ranging interview with writer, environmentalist and futurist Stewart Brand now.
The Green Buzz: Tuesday, April 23
Written by Madeline Breen | April 23rd, 2013
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Here are today’s top green news headlines. And remember: everyday can be Earth Day!
- How did you celebrate Earth Day? We’re loving Grist’s photo round-up. (Grist)
- Facebook plans to cover it’s 400,000+ square foot roof in trees. (The Atlantic Wire)
- How cloned redwoods can help combat climate change. (LiveScience)
- Americans less concerned about the environment than when Earth Day began. (Huffington Post Green)
- It’s getting hot out there: in 1400 years, the last 30 years were the warmest. (Mongabay)
Two Villages: Notes from the Climate Change Frontline in Papua New Guinea
Written by Charles Bedford | April 17th, 2013
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Charles Bedford visits two small villages in Papua New Guinea where climate change is already changing lives — and communities are already adapting.
The Green Buzz: Friday, April 12
Written by Madeline Breen | April 12th, 2013
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On our radar today: wine, solar flares and cars that run on methane.
- The secret is out: unknown population of orangutans found in Borneo (Live Science)
- Wine vs. wildlife: climate change may send vineyards into prime wildlife habitat. (National Geographic)
- Grab your sunglasses and see video of this morning’s incredible solar flare. (Space)
- Remember last year’s huge drought? Scientists confirm it was not due to climate change. (Bloomberg)
- Forget hybrids. Russia sees potential in natural gas cars. (NY Times)
Dialogues on the Environment: Q&A with Bill McKibben
Written by Mark Tercek | April 11th, 2013
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Our CEO Mark Tercek speaks with writer and environmentalist Bill McKibben about his thoughts on the Keystone XL pipeline, how environmental organizations can get more done and what he would do if he had Mark’s job leading the Conservancy.
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)
Drought Calls for Watering Restrictions in the Western U.S.
Written by Madeline Breen | April 10th, 2013
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New watering restrictions in Fort Collins, Colorado are a stark reminder that it’s up to us to chart a smarter course toward meeting the future needs of our thirsty cities.
The Green Buzz: Tuesday, April 9
Written by Madeline Breen | April 9th, 2013
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It’s a gorgeous spring day in Washington, DC — which begs the question, how long till the cicadas show up?
- Fasten your seat belt, airline travel will get bumpier due to climate change. (Grist)
- After a 17-year hiatus, billions of cicadas will soon be invading the East Coast. (Huffington Post Green)
- Gulp. Will climate change decimate the wine industry? (Washington Post)
- Blink and you might miss it: environmental changes lead to rapid evolution. (Wired)
- Air pollution can stunt growth of coral reefs. (RedOrbit)
The Green Buzz: Monday, April 8
Written by Nicole Levins | April 8th, 2013
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As usual, climate change is bad news.
- Oceans could be bearing the brunt of global warming. (YaleE360)
- A few of your favorite fast food brands are switching to a greener paper policy. (Mongabay)
- US energy policy fails to address climate change, argues one blogger. (Christian Science Monitor)
- Might have to get used to that green slime, Cleveland. (Grist)
- This former NBA player saved a dolphin with his bare hands (and really long arms). (Treehugger)
