Conservation

Google Earth Maps Carbon In The Atmosphere

Google Earth has teamed up with science experts to help people better understand CO2 in the atmosphere through dynamic mapping. Physorg.com reports: “A better understanding of the carbon cycle has … Read more

Arctic Geese Now Skipping Migration

A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey has found that 30% of Pacific Brant are now wintering over in Alaska. Julia Whitty at Mother Jones reports: Usually Brant stream … Read more

Taking Action Now: The Consequence Campaign

This week young people across America launched the Consequence Campaign.  They are demanding urgent Congressional action on a clean energy and climate plan that will create millions of new clean energy … Read more

Obstructing Action from Global Warming’s Ground Zero

Alaska has been called the poster state for global warming. Winter temperatures have already risen 6 degrees. Sea ice that protects coastal villages from winter storms forms a week later … Read more

Education for a Clean Energy Economy

As a former humanities student and avowed right-brainer, I sometimes wonder whether my education couldn’t have been more, well, useful. Don’t get me wrong: it was nice to spend four … Read more

Today’s Choices, Tomorrow’s World

We shouldn’t be surprised with the latest national youth poll that demonstrates that the generation that will inherit the worst impacts of global warming are ready to hold lawmakers accountable. … Read more

Choosing Climate Resilient Development

The recent report Shaping Climate-Resilient Development by the Economics of Climate Adaptation Working Group had some interesting findings. While poor adaptation to current climate changes already destroys between 1 and … Read more

NYT Report Confirms: Clean Water Act Protection Slips for Americans

Imagine not being able to bathe your children with tap water for fear they will break out in painful rashes, or having to use bottled water to brush your teeth … Read more

NWF: New Fuel Efficiency Standards “Important and Overdue Step”

The Obama administration today unveiled stronger fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks and tougher rules on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions: The administration estimated the requirements would cost up to … Read more

Live Earth’s Love, The Climate Giveaway

Question: What would the climate have to say if it were happy and healthy and had a voice? What message would it send from its bright future? With the climate … Read more