Tag: life
group name: practicalenviro
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August 20, 2006 11:40 AM EDT --
Although this article does not directly relate to environmental stuff, I thought it would be an entertaining and poignant accompaniment to my last article on how biking can help with air pollution, . . . more
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November 15, 2006 10:59 PM EST --
It's a beautiful winter day at and you're cutting fresh tracks at your favorite ski resort. The sun is shining; the powder is fresh and deep. Absolutely perfect, except for the little nagging thought . . . more
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November 03, 2006 09:45 AM EST --
It seems the historic town of Americus, Georgia has become infested with millions of bats, and each one is protected by law, carrying a fine of $1,000 and up to a year in jail if killed. The sky . . . more
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September 23, 2007 04:23 PM EDT --
These photos are from a biological survey conducted within Pearl Harbor in September 2005 (all photos here by author).
In 2005, I was part of a team that dove in Pearl Harbor to collect data . . . more
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January 06, 2007 02:04 PM EST --
It's more than just Toyota that's reaping the benefits of a realistic approach to energy and global climate change...
New York Times article:
January 6, 2007
The Land of Rising Conservation . . . more
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September 22, 2007 11:40 AM EDT --
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Propylene glycol is a filler used in many dog food products. Take a look at what other products use propylene glycol. I have talked to many dealers about carrying . . . more
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April 08, 2007 01:56 PM EDT --
Each one of us has the ability to help change our world in a positive way. One act compounded by one million people, or one hundred thousand people, or even one thousand . . . more
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July 04, 2007 07:29 PM EDT --
Oceans are vitally important to human communities around the world. We depend on oceans and coasts for food, medicines and protection from storms, among other resources — more than $20 trillion annually . . . more
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August 16, 2006 06:36 AM EDT --
Transforming Coral Reef Conservation
A Global Program for Sustainable Tropical Marine Conservation
Across the oceans, The Nature Conservancy is promoting a worldwide effort to conserve coral reefs and . . . more
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December 13, 2006 07:38 PM EST --
Simple Ways That You Can Make a Difference
Think climate change is too big of a problem to solve? Think again! Small changes in our everyday lives can make a big difference.
Just ask Patrick Gonzalez, . . . more
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August 17, 2006 10:23 PM EDT --
Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptation
Global climate change is changing the places we know and cherish. Within our lifetimes, we will see the visible effects of global climate change on coastlines, coral . . . more
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August 29, 2006 07:18 AM EDT --
One Year After Hurricane Katrina
Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems are recovering, but much still needs to be done
In the year since Hurricane Katrina devastated coastal areas across the Gulf of Mexico, . . . more
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October 16, 2007 04:55 AM EDT --
Diego Garcia - Below the waves...
In August of 2004 I was part of a small team (three) that surveyed the reef habitats of Diego Garcia, Chagos in the Indian Ocean.
US . . . more
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June 29, 2007 08:00 AM EDT --
Is there any wilderness left? A new article in Science magazine co-authored by The Nature Conservancy's chief scientist says not really — and that conservation's task is no longer to "preserve . . . more
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June 02, 2007 03:39 PM EDT --
The Wikipedia defines phthalates as chemical compounds also known as phthalate esters. These chemical compounds are chiefly used with polyvinyl chloride to make flexible plastics. Phthalates . . . more
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September 13, 2007 01:34 AM EDT --
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba:
Above the Waves...
Historic GTMO Lighthouse
Sunrise over the 'Pink Palace'
Sunrise over the hills of GTMO
. . . more
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January 26, 2007 05:47 PM EST --
To Shoot a Lion
By Sanjayan
Note: Sanjayan is one of two lead scientists of The Nature Conservancy, where he works to ensure that the Conservancy is using the best available scientific methods in order . . . more
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January 20, 2007 11:59 AM EST --
Conservation 2.0: Curbing Deforestation to Slow Climate Change
By Bill Stanley
Director, Global Climate Change Initiative, The Nature Conservancy
My Uncle John — who’s in his sixties — . . . more
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October 29, 2006 03:46 PM EST --
Green Weddings: a Big "I Do" for the Planet!
White dresses, cakes, bells, rice, flowers, friends and family, gifts and (siiiiiiigh...) true love! Weddings can take quite a toll on your checkbook . . . more
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October 03, 2007 09:55 PM EDT --
Antillia Majora II
(see Antillia Majora I )
August 2003 & February 2004
Coral Reef and Terrestrial Habitat Mapping Surveys
[see: Impressions from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba ] . . . more
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