Green Energy
The Green Conundrum: Can Small Actions Add Up to Collective Change?
Written by Rob McDonald | December 5th, 2011
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Does it matter if you recycle if other people don’t? Or if the United States refuses to build an oil pipeline that other nations might? Conservancy scientist Rob McDonald says yes — and tells you why.
How to Feed Seven Billion and Counting
Written by Mark Tercek | November 1st, 2011
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How can we help the world’s growing population thrive without ruining our natural systems? One solution is to better integrate conservation and agriculture.
Jevons Paradox: When Doing More with Less Isn’t Enough
Written by Rob McDonald | September 1st, 2011
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Energy efficiency leads to lower energy prices—but will that mean more energy consumption? One in-vogue theory says yes, but Conservancy scientist Rob McDonald says it’s not so hot.
Dammed If We Don’t
Written by Charles Bedford | July 7th, 2011
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Roughly 400 million people live along the Yangtze. A massive dam was one factor leading to major fish die off, but now the dam’s operators are taking steps to benefit nature.
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.
21 Tips for Decreasing Your Energy Bill
Written by Stephanie Wear | March 3rd, 2011
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After putting her home through an energy audit, Steph Wear is saving big bucks on her utilities. Now she shares ideas that can help you lower your bills.
Sleeping With the Enemy?
Written by Joseph Kiesecker | February 25th, 2011
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Critics claim our work with extractive industries is “greenwashing.” One of our lead scientists explains why this new paradigm is just good conservation.
Energy Audit, Part 2: Ducts and Leaks and Monoxide, Oh My!
Written by Stephanie Wear | February 19th, 2011
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The family health scare is behind her. Now Stephanie Wear is dealing with priorities, decisions and the first feeling of success in her home energy audit.
Energy Audit, Part 1: A Visit From the Green Squad
Written by Stephanie Wear | February 8th, 2011
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Marine scientist Stephanie Wear had ignored the drafts and lack of insulation for too long. In the first of a three-part series she puts her home through a complete energy audit and some “serious issues” need to be addressed.
America’s Exceptional Conservation Tradition Hangs in the Balance
Written by Bob Bendick | February 4th, 2011
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One aspect of our history very clearly sets us apart from the rest of the world. Our director of U.S. government relations says it’s at risk now more than ever. Can a single initiative turn the tide?
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