Tag: Invasive species
The Green Buzz: Monday, April 29
Written by Megan Sheehan | April 29th, 2013
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It’s Monday, it’s morning and it’s time for your green news buzz.
- America now has more solar energy workers than coal miners. (MNN)
- Are private shooting ranges and rogue hunters to blame for this invasive species’ spread? (The New York Times)
- EPA revisions to fracking impacts are an “earthquake” in the debate over drilling. (Huffington Post)
- U.S. Navy to expand sonar testing again, and so the battle of sonar vs. marine mammals is rekindled. (NPR)
- How bad for your family and the environment is the dish soap in your kitchen? (Grist)
Arbor Day: Earth Day’s Wingman
Written by Leigh Greenwood | April 26th, 2013
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Did you know… over its lifetime, a large tree can provide almost $6,000 worth of benefits to those that live near it? In honor of Arbor Day, we’re sharing stats and tips for how you can keep our trees alive and thriving.
The Green Buzz: Thursday, April 18
Written by Megan Sheehan | April 18th, 2013
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Tasty invasives, confused koalas and green banks are all in this morning’s green news.
- Snail soup? Grilled lionfish? That’s right: one way to combat invasive species is to eat them. (Discovery News)
- It IS easy being green, especially when you check out these 20 things you didn’t know you could recycle. (MNN)
- Heartbreaking: Why is this koala so confused? (Treehugger)
- These monkeys can detect human hunters. (BBC Nature)
- Is your bank green? Check out the world’s top 20 green banks. (Bloomberg)
The Green Buzz: Wednesday, April 17
Written by Megan Sheehan | April 17th, 2013
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Endangered is the key word in today’s Green Buzz.
- Three years after the worst oil spill in American history, where are BP’s oiled animals? (MNN)
- Endangered clean meat? More than half of supermarket meat tested positive for superbugs. (New York Times)
- Lionfish are gobbling up native fish and corals in the Gulf, like a “living oil spill.” (NPR)
- No surprise here: America’s most controlled and plumbed river is also its most endangered. (Huffington Post)
- Lead poisoning: The rare California Condors are ingesting lead bullets and dying. (BBC News)
The Green Buzz: Monday, April 15
Written by Nicole Levins | April 15th, 2013
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They are incredibly interesting to look at, though.
- Geckos don’t cure AIDS, so just leave them alone already. (Mongabay)
- How’s this for DIY? This bride made her own gown out of upcycled bread bag clips. (Treehugger)
- Ask Umbra attempts to solve the greatest mystery of our time: how green are Barbies? (Grist)
- A five-year-old narrates this sweet “nature documentary.” (DotEarth)
- Florida, land of horrifying invasive species infestations, braces for an onslaught of giant snails. (Christian Science Monitor)
The Green Buzz: Wednesday, March 13
Written by Megan Sheehan | March 13th, 2013
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And today we’re serving up the green news with a side of corn.
- Or maybe not, since only a tiny fraction of corn grown in the U.S. feeds the nation’s people. (Scientific American)
- In one of the rainiest places in the world, why do people have a hard time finding fresh water? (The New York Times)
- Need some green living inspiration? Check out these natural environmentalists. (MNN)
- Native species: 1. Invasives: 0. (At least when it comes to Australian frogs). (BBC Nature)
- Disposable chopsticks: the latest threat to China’s forests. (Huffington Post)
Tasty Invasives
Written by Megan Sheehan | March 8th, 2013
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Mmm, invasive species. Have you ever eaten one? You can help combat these invaders of natural habitats and fill your belly all at once!
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, January 17
Written by Megan Sheehan | January 17th, 2013
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Here’s what has caught our attention this morning in the world of green news.
- A river otter has returned to San Franscisco – the first in decades. A sign of progress in water quality? (Christian Science Monitor)
- From a traffic nightmare to a commuter’s paradise: which city won this year’s Sustainable Transport Award? (National Geographic)
- Check out these photos and learn how to evict invasive species. (Discovery News)
- Did your aquarium fish just croak? Do the oceans a favor and don’t flush him down the toilet! (Our Amazing Planet)
- Want clean drinking water for cheap? Invest in natural resources. (Forest Trends)
Cool Green Morning: Friday, January 11
Written by Madeline Breen | January 11th, 2013
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In: cash for snakes. Out: plastic bottles. Yep, just another quirky green news roundup.
- Killing pythons for cash? Florida puts a bounty on the Burmese python. (Bloomberg)
- From dreadful heat in Brazil to flooding in Pakistan, an in-depth look at 2012′s extreme weather. (NY Times)
- Cheers! Concord, Mass becomes the first US city to ban plastic bottles. (TreeHugger)
- Innovative and eco-friendly: Dutch “smart highway” glows in the dark. (LiveScience)
- The Pacific bluefin tuna population has declined by 96%. (Discovery News)
Keep Autumn Colorful
Written by Sarah Volkman | October 16th, 2012
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Invasive forest insects like the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle threaten our brilliant fall foliage.
