September, 2009

Scientists to Obama: Halt Oil Work in Arctic

 |  Sep 24, 2009

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

 |  Sep 24, 2009

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

 |  Sep 24, 2009

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

 |  Sep 23, 2009

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

 |  Sep 23, 2009

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

 |  Sep 23, 2009

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

 |  Sep 22, 2009

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

 |  Sep 21, 2009

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

 |  Sep 21, 2009

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

 |  Sep 18, 2009

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