Leaves and Twigs: An Unscientific Roundup of the Best Sustainability Stories on the Web
August 27, 2012Last week, NPR bid a sweet farewell to Ivan the gorilla, amateur scientists revealed that butterflies were moving north in the face of climate change, and The New York Times explored the difference between climate trends and climate variations…
- This sweet and sad obituary marks the long, often difficult life of Ivan the gorilla. [NPR]
- What’s the difference between climate trends and climate variations? A helpful deconstruction of the issue. [NY Times]
- Everything you need to know about palm oil – from the issues surrounding its production to the pseudonyms you’ll find it listed under. [Frog Blog]
- How has the fragmentation of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest impacted the species that live within it? [Time]
- In Massachusetts, amateur scientists have discovered that butterflies are moving north to escape climate change. [Time]
- Is this tiny green critter the world’s first photosynthetic animal? [Wired]
- This fantastic chart reveals all the ways that you can make a delicious cup of coffee. [Pop Chart Lab]
- Ready for your daily dose of cute? We present you with this adorable rescued baby manatee. [Grist]
- This guide will help you save money on food while making smart, sustainable choices. [Grist]
- There are a few things (26, to be exact) that we can all agree on. [Treehugger]
