Tag: Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene, Risk and the Future of the Planet
Written by Mark Tercek | September 5th, 2011
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We pay attention when scientific models tell us a storm is on the way. Our president and CEO wonders why we don’t do the same when thousands of scientists warn us about a much larger problem.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, August 31
Written by Nicole Levins | August 31st, 2011
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Today’s green news round-up holds the secret to a long, healthy life.
- A new seabird was discovered in Hawaii…and it’s a 40-year-old stuffed specimen. (Mongabay)
- Coal shortages are speeding up China’s move toward clean energy. (CleanTechnica)
- A new study says deforestation rates are higher in protected forests. (YaleE360)
- Attention Labor Day travelers: Hurricane Irene might’ve shut down your favorite outdoor recreation spot. (Christian Science Monitor)
- The world’s oldest person (nearly 121! wow!) credits her longevity to her healthy, all-natural Amazon Rainforest lifestyle. (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, August 30
Written by Brad Parker | August 30th, 2011
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Irene looked a lot nicer from space.
- Cool video: Watch Hurricane Irene’s birth and death from space. (Wired)
- Panda poop may hold the key to major a breakthrough in biofuels. (TreeHugger)
- Did Irene’s floodwaters cause less visible environmental damage? (Green)
- Bird flu fears are on the rise as a mutant strain hits China, Vietnam. (BBC)
- A grizzly is being blamed for the death of a hiker in Yellowstone. (LA Times)
Cool Green Morning: Monday, August 29
Written by Nicole Levins | August 29th, 2011
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Good riddance, Irene!
- Is climate change making hurricanes stronger? (Green)
- In the wake of Hurricane Irene, does New York City need storm surge protection? (DotEarth)
- After making a pretty significant wrong turn two months ago, Happy Feet the penguin is finally on his way home. (Treehugger)
- Meet the just-discovered Komodo dragon of wasps. (Mongabay)
- Do you really need a trashcan liner? Ask Umbra has the scoop. (Grist)
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)
