Tag: value of nature
Dialogues on the Environment: Q&A with Edward Norton
Written by Mark Tercek | May 6th, 2013
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Edward Norton may be most known for his acting career, but he’s also an exceptionally engaged and influential environmentalist. CEO Mark Tercek speaks with Edward about how he’s become so involved in environmental issues.
$80 Million for Wetlands and Working Ranches in the Everglades
Written by Mark Tercek | July 13th, 2012
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Our president and CEO Mark Tercek travels to the Florida Everglades for an important announcement of new funding to protect and restore wetland habitat on working ranches in the Everglades.
A Conversation with Peter Kareiva: Rescaling Civilization
Written by Matt Miller | June 6th, 2012
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We sat down with Dr. Kareiva to discuss his new paper published in the journal Nature, and the hope he sees in the daunting task of “rescaling civilization.”
Two Years Later: New Partnership for People and Nature in the Gulf
Written by Mark Tercek | April 20th, 2012
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We’re excited to announce an important partnership to protect the gulf’s ecosystems for people and nature.
Is Mother Nature in Your Family Tree?
Written by Madeline Breen | January 11th, 2012
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When we asked you, our readers, how your families have affected your conservation values, you had a lot to say. Here are the inspiring stories that stood out.
Cool Green Morning: Monday, September 27
Written by Nicole Levins | September 27th, 2010
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Your cure for the Monday blues– the cool greens:
- Is Abu Dhabi’s “zero carbon city” really zero carbon, sustainable… or even a city? (Grist)
- Plastic grocery bags may never actually decompose, researchers say. (The Daily Green)
- Wood: maybe not such a sustainable, sensible option for heating your home. (Treehugger)
- What’s biodiversity worth? (YaleE360)
- Man and beast collide in California. (Los Angeles Times)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, November 24
Written by Darci Palmquist | November 24th, 2009
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Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, but today’s news isn’t uplifting: the global water problem needs more attention, oceans are becoming less effective at storing CO2 and we’ve underestimated the pace and extent of climate change. Oh, and Obama loses to Nasheed in the ring. Let’s hold out hope that the sun will come out tomorrow. A new [...]
