Photo credit: giumaiolini / Creative Commons We are entering a new era, one of rapid and often unpredictable climate change. In fact, the new climate norm is change. The 25 warmest years on record have come since 1980. And the 10 warmest years since global recordkeeping began in 1880 have come since 1998…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Future at Risk on a Hotter Planet
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Photo credit: Wikipedia /Creative Commons Lonesome George is quite a character. He’s a Pinta Island tortoise, and, as Brian noted when he visited a few years ago , he’s the last of this breed. Yep, that means when he’s gone, that’s it — his species will be lost to the world forever. That doesn’t mean that all hope for him or his kind is lost, though…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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The Ballad of Lonesome George, The Galapagos’ Most Famous Tortoise
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Image credit: George Kelly , used under Creative Commons license. Matthew recently urged the green movement to regroup, refine and redefine its messaging , now that climate legislation looks unlikely in the foreseeable future and
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Does Government Failure Create Climate Apathy or Determination?
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photo: Soil Science / Creative Commons There’s been lots of back and forth in the past year on biochar , ranging from research showing it has huge potential for absorbing carbon emissions on one side, to uncertainty about its potential, to outright hostility towards the enthusiasm shown towards it–and all from people with good environmental credentials. A new report fr… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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NRDC Assesses Biochar – Says High Hopes For Carbon Storage Premature
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Image credit: striatic , used under Creative Commons license. Whether it’s brilliant ways to reuse your books , or an easy way to reuse wine corks , TreeHugger has seen plenty of craftsy, DIY examples of reuse as a creative way to greener living. But I’ve been thinking lately that good intentions can lead to bad decisions—more specifically, I’ve been wonde… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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When Does Reuse Become Hoarding?
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Photo credit: [Satbir] / Creative Commons Travel, when done responsibly and with purpose, provides an unparalleled opportunity for learning and discovery. Student travelers have the opportunity to become explorers, scientists, and adventurers. But, for most, setting off on such an endeavor is a daunting idea. Indeed, students need a guide that can guarantee a worthwhile experience…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Explore the World Through the Eyes of Discovery
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Photo by LaPrimaDonna Sonar is used effectively to detect objects and surfaces underwater, however when it comes to “bubbly areas” such as where waves break around reefs and shores, standard sonar doesn’t work. It’s no secret that dolphins have amazing sonar capabilities, even when it comes to detecting prey inside bubble nets they catch themselves, though no one knows how they’re able to do it. Looking at the success of dolphins, scientists from University of Southampton decided to think like a cetacean and came up with a new novel approach to sonar that… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Dolphins’ Bubble Nets Inspire Better Sonar
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Photo: Richard Drdul under a Creative Commons license New York was doing so well. The city has seen a steady rise in the number of cyclists and pedestrians over the past few years, and has made trend-setting efforts to make the streets safer for these new, car-rejecting commuters. But in a surprising step backwards, the NY Department of Transportation announce… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Why is NYC Taking Away Bike Lanes…to Make Room for Cars?
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Photo: Kelly Rossiter A lot of good cooks find making pastry a daunting proposition, but this galette is very forgiving. The rustic appearance is part of the charm of a galette so you don’t have to worry about how the pastry looks. This delicious savoury pie was a perfect addition to the big Thanksgiving meal …. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Weekday Vegetarian: A Butternut Squash Galette for Thanksgiving
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Image credit: WTL Photos , used under Creative Commons license. I’ve never liked vision statements. All too often they smack of wishful thinking and fantasy. Yet the environmental movement is rife with them. As I have argued many times before, the green movement needs a concrete plan , and that plan needs to embrace strategic thinking … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Visions Statements Are Not Enough. Backcasting a Pathway to Sustainability.
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