Tag: Gulf oil spill
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.
The Moment Is Now: Notes from the Gulf Summit in Houston
Written by Cindy Brown | December 7th, 2011
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The Harte Research Institute’s Gulf Summit in Houston, Texas has shown that there is a strong and surging commitment to change the future of the Gulf of Mexico for the better.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, September 26
Written by Brad Parker | September 27th, 2011
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Look, up in the sky. It’s the “dark” supermoon!
- Fish exposed to the Gulf oil spill have undergone cellular changes, could have lasting damage. (Washington Post)
- Be on the lookout tonight for the “dark” supermoon. (National Geographic)
- The Cincinnati Zoo is now getting its power for pennies, and you could too. (Clean Technica)
- Birds caught in fishing lines are dying by the thousands. (TreeHugger)
- Oxford University says the red squirrel could be extinct in the next 20 years. (Guardian)
What a Waste: Why Human Sewage Is Laying Waste to Coral Reefs Globally
Written by Bob Lalasz | September 16th, 2011
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A new study says pathogens from human sewage are killing a coral species off Florida’s coast. But is people poop a worldwide issue for coral? Find out from Conservancy scientist Stephanie Wear.
Cool Green Morning: Friday, August 26
Written by Nicole Levins | August 26th, 2011
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Cool Green Morning, Cool Green Afternoon…what’s the diff?
- Irene’s making her way up the East Coast. What does she have to do with climate change ? (The Daily Green)
- There’s a big secret underground river underneath the Amazon, scientists say. (Mongabay)
- In other Amazon news, scientists have also discovered a brand new species of monkeys. (Treehugger)
- Dolphins are so smart! Watch them use shells to catch fish. (Wired)
- What impact did the dispersants used to clean up the Gulf oil spill have underneath the surface? (Green)
Tell Congress: Oil Spill Fines Must Go to the Gulf
Written by Mark Tercek | April 20th, 2011
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The penalties that BP must pay are currently slated to go to the general Treasury. Our CEO explains why that’s a travesty and who’s working to change the law.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, April 20
Written by Nicole Levins | April 20th, 2011
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Get your green news on:
- Even one year after the Gulf oil spill began, the environmental effects are still unclear. (BBC)
- Germans are happy to pay a little extra for clean energy. (Grist)
- A whole lot of Americans aren’t really concerned about recycling product packaging, says a new report. (LA Times)
- Is being delicious and in demand a threat to the future of wild leeks (a.k.a. “ramps”)? (New York Times)
- Yesterday, we asked what you thought about Richard Branson’s pet lemur project. This blogger says it’s “a terrible idea.” (Mongabay)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, April 18
Written by Nicole Levins | April 18th, 2011
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Happy Monday! Here’s what you missed over the weekend:
- Wolves are no longer legally endangered. (Mongabay)
- One year later, the Gulf of Mexico is still feeling the effects of the oil spill. (LA Times)
- Our friends at Treehugger are hopping on the Picnic for the Planet bandwagon/party bus. (Treehugger)
- In Vietnam, a special nature reserve has been created to protect the threatened “Asian unicorn.” (AP, via Huffington Post)
- Ask Umbra offers up tips for green housewarming gifts. (Grist)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, March 1
Written by Darci Palmquist | March 1st, 2011
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It’s the first day of March, which means the beginning of spring is just around the corner. Right??
- A ‘small’ nuclear war could reverse global warming, but is that really such a good idea? (National Geographic)
- A new study will examine the health effects of the Gulf oil spill on clean-up workers. (Green)
- Low-flow toilets may save water, but they’re creating a stink in San Francisco. (CNN)
- Turtles are in a crisis, threatened by habitat loss, the pet trade and harvesting for food and traditional medicines. (Extinction Countdown)
- It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week–get educated about unwanted critters! (Dot Earth)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, February 8
Written by Darci Palmquist | February 8th, 2011
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We’re feeling just a tad silly today:
- These bike snow-plows will astound… as will the author’s simile comparing them to the Hindu pantheon. (Grist)
- Yes, rockhopper penguins are pretty cool, but photos of them taking a shower? Really cool! (Treehugger)
- A high school student in Albany, NY, uses camera traps to assess urban wildlife vs. ‘wild’ wildlife, with surprising results. (NY Times)
- How is a waffle iron like a low-cost solar panel? (Clean Technica)
- “Oobleck,” a sticky mixture named for a Dr. Seuss story, could have plugged the oil well in the Gulf. (Wired)
