Tag: wind energy
Cool Green Morning: Monday, December 3
Written by Nicole Levins | December 3rd, 2012
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Catch a case of the cool green Mondays:
- A “mysterious atmospheric river” doesn’t sound like a good thing, does it? (Scientific American)
- The Obama administration might not be ready to tackle climate change, but offshore wind energy is on the table. (CleanTechnica)
- NOAA seeks to protect 66 corals under the Endangered Species Act. (DotEarth)
- Greenland and Antarctica: “We’re melting!” (Mongabay)
- This green First Lady (Bird) will be honored by the US Postal Service on a set of “Forever” stamps. (Treehugger)
There’s Room for Both Wind and Wildlife
Written by Joe Fargione | July 26th, 2012
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Building all the wind energy the United States will need without significantly impacting wildlife? Yes we can, says a new study from the Conservancy and WWF–find out more.
The Tortoise and the Raven: An Energy Story
Written by Matt Miller | July 10th, 2012
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Lesson from the Mojave energy boom: Give a raven a power line and he’ll be that much better at preying upon baby desert tortoises.
Message from the Mojave: Shaping the Desert Energy Boom
Written by Matt Miller | June 12th, 2012
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Wind and solar offer the promise of a clean energy future. But can these renewables be developed without threatening wildlife and native habitats?
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, August 16
Written by Nicole Levins | August 16th, 2011
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Fish and amphibians and ospreys, oh my!
- The state of Iowa now gets 20 percent of its electricity from wind. (EcoGeek)
- The secret to rebuilding over-harvested fish populations is no secret: stop fishing. (Christian Science Monitor)
- Golf courses are pretty perfect habitats for amphibians. (Conservation Magazine)
- Recent deaths at Yosemite National Park point out a conundrum: for many, the danger in nature is part of the appeal. (Los Angeles Times)
- Treetop cameras caught this baby osprey’s first flight. (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, May 4
Written by Nicole Levins | May 4th, 2011
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Birds and lady lizards and urban sprawl, oh my!
- According to the latest State of the Birds report, public preserves provide habitat for at least half of the American populations of 300 bird species. (Green)
- Idaho has more wind power than it knows what to do with. (CleanTechnica)
- Sprawl can be worse than the buildings themselves, energy-usage-wise. (EcoGeek)
- A drop in green cleaning product purchases is hurting one big brand. (GreenBiz)
- Researchers have bred an all-female species of lizard. (Wired)
Eight Myths and Challenges of Renewable Energy
Written by Joseph Kiesecker | March 21st, 2011
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Nature Conservancy lead scientist Joe Kiesecker takes a hard look at what it really means to produce green energy.
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, October 27
Written by Nicole Levins | October 27th, 2010
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Primates and pandas and fridge couches, oh my!
- Purple wind turbines: potential bat, bug and bird savers. (EcoGeek)
- A just-discovered primate species is already on the verge of extinction. Also, it has Elvis hair. (Mongabay)
- One potential reason why many people just aren’t getting fired up about climate change: they think it’s boring. (DotEarth)
- A panda baby boom is happening right now! but unfortunately, only in captivity. (Sky News)
- Here’s some creative recycling: a couch made out of old car seats and refrigerators. (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, October 20
Written by Nicole Levins | October 20th, 2010
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You overslept this morning? Tell your boss you were just doing your part to fight climate change.
- Researchers discover three new species of cute little forest frogs in Tanzania. (Mongabay)
- Floating wind turbines sound kind of cool, don’t they? (CleanTechnica)
- Invasives like Asian carp and lionfish are bad for the environment, so let’s eat them. (DotEarth)
- The entire world has fallen way short on ocean protection goals. (YaleE360)
- Get more sleep! It’s better for you, and also the climate. (Treehugger)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, October 14
Written by Nicole Levins | October 14th, 2010
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So, what are YOUR plans for 2030?
- A new report says that we are sucking the life out of the planet so bad that by 2030, we’ll need two. (Mongabay)
- Better news for 2030: by then, the United States could be getting 20 percent of its energy from offshore wind. (EcoGeek)
- No more phone book litter for the city of Seattle! (Treehugger)
- Small businesses really should care about sustainability– and here’s why. (GreenBiz)
- Italy’s fighting prostitution by cutting down trees. Um, what? (Guardian.co.uk)
