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

Last week, scientists revealed big news about climate change’s impact on coffee crops, temperatures and the global economy.

• Climate change threatens coffee crops. [The Guardian]
• How will the US presidential election impact the environment? [Mother Nature Network]
• Captured in Norway, this photo shows nature at its most brilliant. [National Geographic]
• In an effort to protect an incredible assortment of wildlife, development has been halted in a crucial wildlife corridor in Malaysia. [Mongabay]
• A new documentary highlights one man’s mission to gather evidence of our changing planet. [Chasing Ice]
• Can fish farming slow the depletion of wild sea species? [Grist]
• Breathtaking images of animals from the land and the sea. [The Guardian]
• Despite global economic struggles, the world still travels. [The Economist]
• Scientists say that temperatures could rise by 6 degrees this century alone. [The Independent]
• How do our actions impact the planet? An infographic analysis. [Behance]
• In Kenya, the cost of deforestation far exceeds the gains from forestry and logging. [United Nations]
• Cocoa certification is no longer “a nice market activity.” [The Guardian]
• A colorful new type of tarantula has been discovered in Brazil. [National Geographic]
• The price of forest carbon credits doubled in 2012. [Ecosystem Marketplace]
• Luxury can go hand in hand with sustainability. [Sustainable Trip]
• Evidence of climate change is all around us. [Mongabay]

Tell us about the stories that captivated you last week.