Cool Green Science Blog from The Nature Conservancy

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Welcome to Cool Green Science — the conservation blog of The Nature Conservancy!

You’ll find four things on this blog:

Nature Conservancy scientists and experts talking about conservation issues of moment — everything from migratory birds to coral reefs to rainforests to the intersection between humans and nature — in our uniquely rigorous, science-based way.
Links to interesting online news and features about the Conservancy’s work and opportunities to help support and engage more deeply with that work.
Links to conservation news around the world.
Your comments on the issues raised by our posts — constituting what we hope is a vigorous debate about the state of conservation and the future of our planet.

MY STORIES

Oil and the Falklands: How Argentina can win the argument

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 2:08 PM EST

The British have announced they will explore for oil in the Falkland Islands which could pose a huge threat to some of Earth's richest marine habitats.

Window glass: Silent bird killer?

Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 12:53 PM EST

Windows take a toll on birds -- killing up to 1 billion a year in North America. Conservancy bird expert Dave Mehlman gives tips on how you can help stop this deadly problem.

The lessons of 'Avatar' for sustainable hydropower

Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 3:07 PM EST

Nature Conservancy scientist discovers a new ending to the script of 'Avatar' -- and wonders if the Battle for Hometree even needed to be fought.

Ecosystem services: Enclosing nature's commons?

Tue, Mar 02 2010 at 6:24 PM EST

It's an exciting new buzz term in conservation -- valuing nature for what it gives us. But what happens to considerations of equity when for-profit groups start privatizing nature?

Man up, greens: The world needs more Gary Nevilles

Thu, Feb 25 2010 at 11:50 AM EST

Neville, an international soccer star and a guy's guy, is an unabashed greenie. The enviro movement needs more like him.

A quest at the center of the salmon universe

Tue, Feb 23 2010 at 3:16 PM EST

Take a journey to Alaska's Bristol Bay, where a healthy ecosystem brims with wild salmon and rich tradition.

Community conservation: Could it work in North America?

Thu, Feb 18 2010 at 12:09 PM EST

'Community-based conservation' is a common buzzword around the globe, but how can we apply these principles in North America?

Making the Mississippi sustainable in the 21st century

Tue, Feb 16 2010 at 11:09 AM EST

Managing the Mississippi River for people and nature presents enormous challenges — and smarter conservation can play a huge role.

'Thermal wimps': Florida cold snap freezes corals to death

Thu, Feb 11 2010 at 2:34 PM EST

Conservancy marine scientist Meaghan Johnson dives to survey the damage to coral reefs off Florida's coast and tells us what it means for reef resilience.

Fighting climate change is a business model

Tue, Feb 09 2010 at 1:21 PM EST

As governments struggle to solve the climate change crisis, who's stepping up?


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