Entries tagged Nature

1. Helping animals and plants survive climate change

   By Lisa Moore Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:58am PDT for climate411

   

   Leading biologists suggest moving species to new homes to prevent extinction as their original habitats are destroyed by global warming. Read full post »

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   • Animals,
   • Science,
   • Nature

2. Farming soils for CO2 storage

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:27am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Restored wetlands could naturally store CO2, according to California researchers. But how much acreage would this require, and what are the long-term effects? Read full post »

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   • Nature,
   • Pollution

3. Arctic expedition for climate action

   By Fred Krupp Posted Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:03am PDT for climate411

   

   Over 100 business leaders, environmentalists, journalists, and activists visit the North Pole to see the effects of climate change first-hand. Read full post »

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   • Animals,
   • Science,
   • Nature

4. Kitties love the planet, too

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:15am PDT for greenpicks

   

   Kittens who care about climate change now have a website to call their own. Read full post »

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   • Animals,
   • Blogs,
   • Nature

5. Beady little plastic doesn't make your skin smooth

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:52am PDT for greenpicks

   

   Some facial scrubs use teeny beads of polyethylene plastic to help clean out your pores. Eww! Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Beauty,
   • Nature,
   • Pollution

6. USDA may choose crops over the environment

   By Lisa Moore Posted Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:37am PDT for climate411

   The U.S. Department of Agriculture is under pressure to open conservation lands for farming -- even though the areas are ecologically fragile and food yields would be low. Read full post »

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   • Food and Drink,
   • Animals,
   • Science,
   • Nature,
   • Government

7. Coral reefs in decline

   By Rod Fujita Posted Wed Jul 9, 2008 8:47am PDT for climate411

   

   New report from NOAA scientists links climate change with damage to coral reefs. But these resilient habitats can come back if we reduce CO2 emissions. Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Nature,
   • Pollution

8. Five tips for a green staycation

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:25pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   If you're among an estimated 50 percent of Americans who are considering vacationing near home due to rising gas prices, here's where to start. Read full post »

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   • Travel,
   • Finances,
   • Food and Drink,
   • Animals,
   • Gardening,
   • Nature,
   • Tips,
   • Locavore

9. No child left inside

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:52am PDT for greenpicks

   

   Nature Deficit Disorder is rampant. Thankfully there's a cure. Read full post »

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   • Kids,
   • Tips,
   • Activism

10. Spread the word: Sunscreen safety basics

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue May 27, 2008 10:15pm PDT for greenpicks

    

    The world's coral reefs are being bleached to death by chemicals in sunscreen lotions. Safer choices are available. Read full post »

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    • Health,
    • Science,
    • Beauty,
    • Nature