Leaves and Twigs: An Unscientific Roundup of the Best Sustainability Stories on the Web

What happened in the conservation community this week? Our friends at Treehugger reflected on the impact of climate change on the world’s poor, scientists at Yale weighed in on the meaning behind a summer of extreme temperatures and BBC News revealed the risk that uncontrolled logging poses to Liberia’s rainforests…

• How will climate change impact the world’s poor? [Treehugger]
• The people of Ecuador have devised a plan to protect the most biodiverse region on Earth from oil exploitation. [The Guardian]
• How can agrotourism make your next vacation more meaningful? [Sustainable Trip]
• A summer of extreme temperatures suggests a new normal. [Environment 360]
• Can caring for the environment improve psychological well-being? [The Guardian]
• Uncontrolled logging is posing a huge risk to Liberia’s pristine rainforests. [BBC News]
• How can growing crops the “old-fashioned way” – with no water – protect farmers and their crops from drought? [Fast Company]
• Advocates of organic food weigh in on this week’s biggest news re. the health value of organic food. [Mother Nature Network]
• Some of the world’s most talented photographers share stunning wildlife shots. [Huffington Post]
• A new study reveals that deforestation in the Amazon can cause a decline in rainfall. [Mongabay]
• How have farmers in Africa adapted in the face of climate change? [NY Times]
• This tourism entrepreneur shares what drives his commitment to the environment. [Frog Blog]
• How do US presidential candidates compare on green jobs, energy and other environmental issues? [Grist]

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