A glimpse of the first solar-powered town ever in the UK! The future is all about clean energy (TreeHugger) If the above embedded video does not display, click here to view it. “The 250kW is located at a holiday park in Chapel Amble…with … Continue reading
Social media “likes” turn into real life environmental action (mother nature network) Every like, tweet +, and stumble will help preserve 43.5 square feet of coral reef. That means that for every 100 likes, Click it for Good will preserve 4, 350 … Continue reading
Governor Jerry Brown is a pen stroke away from banning the shark fin trade in California (Mongabay) The Senate passed the bill 25-9 to ban the sale and trade of shark fins. “Conservationists say a ban on the shark fin trade in … Continue reading
LED vs. CFL — Which light bulb is more efficient? (Clean Technica) It depends. CFLs are unquestionable cheaper, but LEDs last much, much longer. They have about the same energy efficiency, however. Depending on the bulb and what you’re using … Continue reading
Green energy use in Germany passes 20 percent of total power mix (Yale Environment 360) Germany is aiming to produce 35 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020. Expedition to unexplored areas of Amazon uncovers new species (Blue Channel … Continue reading
Rare is a proud partner to the Equator Initiative, which has opened its call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2012, to be awarded to 25 outstanding local initiatives that are working to advance sustainable development solutions for people, nature … Continue reading
The Big Apple is going green with white roofs (Discovery News) White roofs reflect the sun, while black roofs absorb the sun’s rays, making buildings hotter and raising cooling costs. It’s a simple change that can make the roofs up … Continue reading
6 nations across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa experienced record high temperatures this summer (Yale Environment 360) “According to the Weather Underground blog, the hottest undisputed temperatures ever recorded in Asia have occurred during the last two summers, including … Continue reading
If the above embedded video does not display, click here to view it. Sing along to the chorus: “Get with it! Come lend a hand, let’s all act today. Together we can do it and the A.R.A. will make it … Continue reading
20 percent of mammals at risk for extinction (Discovery News) Expanding agriculture and hunting are driving this unprecedented extinction period for mammals. But there is hope: 24 mammal species are improving due to conservation efforts. Never give up hope. Coral … Continue reading