September, 2009

Scientists to Obama: Halt Oil Work in Arctic

More than 400 scientists have signed a letter urging President Obama to suspend offshore oil and gas development in the Arctic Ocean until ecosystem risks can be fully analyzed. "The … Read more

Outdoor Kids: A Family Garden

To me, a family garden is an outdoor landscape (if even a balcony, windowsill or community park or school garden) that has something for everyone in your family, and a … Read more

Pittsburgh’s Promise: A Green Revitalization

And we’re live from Pittsburgh at the G20! The National Wildlife Federation is hosting a forum this morning focusing on the lessons of Pittsburgh’s green jobs revival. It’s a subject … Read more

Clean Energy Images from G20

Greenpeace activists hung from one of Pittsburgh’s many bridges to unfurl a huge banner reading “Climate Destruction Ahead: Reduce CO2 Emissions Now.” Seemed to be effective at getting the message … Read more

Business Isn’t Usual Anymore

Today at 3 pm Eastern time Dr. Stephen Schneider of Stanford is hosting a free seminar: “Meaning of Business as Usual.” Since the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued its … Read more

Waking Up to Bold Coffee and Bold Climate Action

I’m in Pittsburgh this week, covering some G20 events for the National Wildlife Federation. Went down to get some coffee this morning (Starbucks Anniversary Blend – just OK, but better … Read more

Training for Green Jobs is Crucial for the Clean Energy Transition

We just hosted a half day workshop with Jobs for the Future at the Greening of the Campus Conference: Leading for a Sustainable Future: Green Workforce Training. We wanted to … Read more

Using “Conservation Dogs” To Sniff Out Endangered Species For Protection

Looking for endangered plants or animals in a large conservation area? How about using a tracking dog? Jeremy Hance at Mongabay.com reports: “Working Dogs for Conservation (WDC) was begun by Megan Parker in … Read more

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