Brookings has released a study on the size and health of the “green economy,” and its bigger and better than you think (The New York Times) The green economy employed 2.7 million people in 2010, or about 2 percent of … Continue reading
Pictures: Viable population of snow leopards still roam Afghanistan (Mongabay) “Researchers report a healthy population of the world’s most elusive big cat in Afghanistan’s remote and peaceful Wakhan Corridor region. Monitored by camera trap in the region, WCS researchers were … Continue reading
Guatemala has experienced the most rapid deforestation of any country over the last five years (The Guardian) “Agriculture is inexorably devouring the forest.” Since 1980, 40 percent of the forest of Laguna del Tigre National Park has been cleared. Guatemala’s … Continue reading
Scientists are exposing rainforest species to projected climate changes to test their adaptive capabilities (TreeHugger) “If the projections of countless scientists are correct, the climate of this planet will be markedly different by the end of this century — but for a … Continue reading
Developing countries invested more than developed countries in renewable energy for 2010 (The Guardian) Developing countries invested $72 billion, developed countries only $70 billion. China accounts for $50 billion of the developing countries’ investment. El Hierro of the Canary Islands … Continue reading
As a marine biologist studying in Uruguay, Nicolas (Nico) Gutiérrez studied everything from penguins to sea lions. But as an observer on countless fishing boats around coastal communities it was the social aspects of fishing that fascinated him most. Conversations … Continue reading
Report reveals America now receives more power from renewable sources than nuclear (Inhabitat) The monthly energy review revealed renewable sources of energy produced a combined 2.2245 quadrillion Btus of energy (or 11 percent of US total) whereas nuclear only produced … Continue reading
Photo courtesy of Torresol Energy. Solar Plant in Spain generates electricity for 24 straight hours (ecogeek) This plant is the first to use mirrors to heat molten salt, which can store and generate energy to turn a turbine after the … Continue reading
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player If the above embedded video does not display, click here to view it. Rare CEO Brett Jenks was at the Aspen Ideas Festival and sat down for a few minutes with genConnect to discuss how … Continue reading
The Bahamas bans shark fishing (The New York Times) “The Bahamas on Tuesday joined the growing global movement to protect sharks, betting that the endangered animals are worth more to visiting divers than they are to fishers.” “The law, signed … Continue reading