Leaves and Twigs: A Weekly Roundup of the Best Sustainability Stories on the Web

Last week, 77 percent of Americans agreed that fighting climate change should be a priority; researchers revealed that mountain gorilla populations had risen by 10 percent in two years; and the greater bamboo lemur was removed from the most endangered primates list.

• Americans are finally in agreement about climate change, with a new survey revealing that 77 percent of US citizens now believe that fighting climate change should be a priority. [Treehugger]
• Can we mitigate climate change with sustainable forestry? [Green Biz]
• A new infographic reveals that 96 percent of the world’s apes are threatened. [Mongabay]
• Mountain gorilla numbers have risen by 10 percent in two years. [The Smithsonian]
• Discover 10 of the spectacular species identified in 2011. [Mongabay]
• Did you know that the one billionth tourist will be arriving somewhere in the world on December 13? [Sustainable Trip]
• A video detailing impressive efforts to halt deforestation in Brazil. [The Guardian]
• The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is a must-see for divers and snorkelers. [Sustainable Trip]
• Madagascar’s greater bamboo lemur has been removed from the “most endangered primates” list. [Mongabay]
• Borneo may lose half of its orangutans to deforestation, hunting and plantation expansion. [Mongabay]
• In the Bahamas, the Ministry of Tourism is investing in sustainable birding tourism. [Ecotourism]
• Great gift ideas for the generous of heart. [She Knows]
• An overview of deforestation and its extreme effect on global warming. [Scientific American]
• How will climate change in West Africa impact the region’s cocoa crop? [The Guardian]

What stories captured your attention last week?