Tag: people and nature
The Caribbean Summit: Leaders Valuing Nature
Written by Glenn Prickett | May 9th, 2013
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An upcoming summit will focus on protecting the Caribbean’s rich coastal and marine environment for its people, its natural diversity and its economies.
Walking for Water
Written by Sarah Davidson | May 8th, 2013
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An Earth Day 6K walk aims to raise awareness of the average distance women and children must walk every single day in Africa and Asia to collect water. The time to address global water challenges is now.
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.
Dialogues on the Environment: Q&A with Gretchen Daily
Written by Mark Tercek | April 17th, 2013
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The idea of natural capital — that Earth’s lands, waters and biodiversity are vital assets — has spread like fire. CEO Mark Tercek interviews Gretchen Daily about how we can now channel this awareness and energy into real-world action.
Lost in Time… And Found Just in Time
Written by Sarah Hauck | March 26th, 2013
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A native Virginian finds common ground with a Virginian community who fought for their survival with the help of The Nature Conservancy.
Nature’s Silent Currency
Written by Giulio Boccaletti | March 21st, 2013
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In a world of seven billion people – with three billion new consumers coming on stage by 2030 – finding a more effective model for water will require a suite of solutions. And nature is the common thread.
Close Encounter: Stuck in the Mud
Written by Megan Sheehan | March 11th, 2013
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On a routine bird count, this Floridian finds himself stuck knee deep in “quick mud.” Can quick thinking get him unstuck?
Close Encounter: Black Bear Showdown
Written by Madeline Breen | March 5th, 2013
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Have you had a close encounter with nature? Our guest blogger shares his dangerous experience coming face-to-face with a large black bear in Glacier National Park.
Review: An Eternity of Eagles
Written by Matt Miller | October 29th, 2012
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Eagles that ride with Mongolian horsemen, eagles that are worshipped, eagles that attack and eat people: The “world’s most fascinating bird” is even wilder than you think. A review of Stephen Bodio’s latest book, An Eternity of Eagles.
Historic Dam Removal to Benefit Nature and People
Written by Mark Tercek | June 11th, 2012
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Today’s dam removal along Maine’s Penobscot River proves that smart collaboration can lead to important benefits for both nature and people.
