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The Green Buzz: Thursday, June 13
Written by Megan Sheehan | June 13th, 2013
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Today’s green news is filled with tidbits on big cats, disease outbreaks and new discoveries.
- Domesticated dogs + Sumatran tigers = a new threat to these endangered cats. (National Geographic)
- Say it ain’t so: “Coffee rust” threatening good coffee by attacking Arabica coffee plants. (Wired)
- The days of cheap food are over, thanks to climate change. (Grist)
- We know they’re fast, but it’s something else that makes cheetahs the successful hunters they are. (NPR)
- It seems as though we are still learning new things about this thick forest everyday: 15 new bird species discovered in the Amazon! (Mongabay)
The Green Buzz: Thursday, May 30
Written by Madeline Breen | May 30th, 2013
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In today’s green news, we meet a swashbuckling new species.
- New pirate ant — eyepatch included! — discovered in the Philippines. (National Geographic)
- Kenya cracks down on poachers: increases fines by 2,500%. (Mongabay)
- Can you name the first bird ever discovered? This Jurassic fossil may help. (Nature)
- Make quick like a fox. Conservation efforts save dwarf foxes from extinction in record time. (TreeHugger)
- Google Street View takes you to the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of your desk chair. (Guardian)
The Green Buzz: Thursday, May 23
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 23rd, 2013
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Happy World Turtle Day! (What? You didn’t know?)
- To celebrate World Turtle Day, here are 11 of the many critically endangered turtle species. (TreeHugger)
- These cities are expected to be the hardest hit by climate change. (Grist)
- A glow-in-the-dark cockroach? The world’s tiniest frog? That’s right, folks, here are the top 10 new species discovered in 2012. (Mongabay)
- The mysterious fungus that caused the Irish Potato Famine has been identified. (MNN)
- It’s yummy, it’s popular, it’s good for you — but is that Greek yogurt hurting the environment? (The Week)
The Green Buzz: Wednesday, May 22
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 22nd, 2013
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Dolphins, bears and “Moonbird” – oh my!
- The famed red knot who has flown more than 400,000 miles has been spotted! (Mongabay)
- Want to know if what you’re buying supports policies that you don’t? There’s an app for that. (Grist)
- Good news for our cetacean friends: India has banned captive dolphin shows. (TreeHugger)
- We’re remembering the man who discovered the ozone hole. (MNN)
- Bear tranquilized in tree? Colorado firefighters to the rescue. (Huffington Post)
The Green Buzz: Monday, May 20
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 20th, 2013
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As the weather warms up, so too does the green news on climate change…
- If we carry on as usual, climate change will bring water shortages in major U.S. cities. (Bloomberg)
- By the 2020s, NYC could see heat-wave deaths rise by 20 percent (thanks again to climate change). (The Guardian)
- You know it’s bad when people wish for fire ants instead of the newly invasive ‘crazy ants.’ (MNN)
- What the frack do we know? Turns out, not a lot. (Grist)
- Landmark ruling in Indonesia gives millions of hectares of forests to Indigenous people. (Mongabay)
The Green Buzz: Friday, May 17
Written by Madeline Breen | May 17th, 2013
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Happy National Bike to Work Day! After you lock up your wheels, read today’s green news:
- If climate scientists overwhelmingly agree on global warming, why doesn’t the public? (NY Times)
- Want healthier tomatoes? Grow them with LEDs. (TreeHugger)
- Jaguars are large, beautiful and thankfully thriving in the Peruvian Amazon. (Mongabay)
- It’s Earth’s most iconic summit. And it’s melting. Fast. (Huffington Post Green)
- Vehicles in the U.S. hit an estimated 1-2 million animals every year. (Scientific American)
The Green Buzz: Thursday, May 9
Written by Megan Sheehan | May 9th, 2013
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Moths that drive cars? Frankenfish? Goats at airports? It’s news of the weird this morning!
- Chicago’s O’Hare has new landscaping employees: goats. (MNN)
- IUCN has released a list of the world’s most endangered ecosystems. (Huffington Post)
- Frankenfish or scientific marvel? Giant GM salmon await approval in the US. (Mongabay)
- Finally, some not-so-terrible climate change news. (Grist)
- University of Tokyo posted a video of moths driving cars. Really. (NPR)
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)
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, 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)
