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Elise Mulder

U.S. Group Lists Top 15 Sustainable Universities

The American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) is honoring ongoing Earth Day efforts by recognizing colleges and universities who have excelled in attempts to further the field of ecological sustainability.

Elise Mulder, posted on May 2nd, 2012
Education, Quick Look, Sustainability

The Beauty of a Difficult Read: A Review of ‘Becoming Animal’

A mixed review of a new book by David Abram. The book is a call to action through a shift in perception, urging readers to reaffirm their many connections to nature.

Elise Mulder, posted on April 20th, 2012
Health, Reviews

Tracking Typhoid: How DNA and GPS Partner to Prevent Disease

For a study on typhoid in Kathmandu, researchers took blood from patients infected with typhoid. Global Positioning System mapping shows that outbreaks tend to cluster around water spouts.

Elise Mulder, posted on November 11th, 2011
Health, Quick Look

A SEAD of Sustainable Growth

A project called SEAD, for Sustainable Environment-Actionable Data, aims to create a system for scientists to share their data across disciplines.

Elise Mulder, posted on November 2nd, 2011
Quick Look, Sustainability, Technology

The Price of Life: A Look at the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Scientists, citizens, non-governmental organizations and governments need to find a shared language. As the language of the market system, economic valuation can offer common communication that creates a bridge between different fields of work. A synthesis called TEEB outlines an approach to environmental valuation and offers recommendations on how decision-makers can use the plan as an informative tool.

Elise Mulder, posted on September 11th, 2011
Biodiversity, Economy, Ecosystems

Preparing for Disaster with Data

New technologies and study methods allow scientists to make increasingly accurate predictions about regional weather patterns, but whether these data prove useful depends upon the ability of stakeholders to act on the information they receive.

Elise Mulder, posted on August 26th, 2011
Disasters, Earthly Updates

Watching the World’s Water

More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, but the amount of water that is fresh, drinkable, and clean comes to a significantly lower amount. In an effort to promote water health outreach and education, the Water Environment Federation and the International Water Association have teamed up with a number of sponsors and partners to create World Water Monitoring Day.

Elise Mulder, posted on August 15th, 2011
Quick Look, Water

An Attempt to Clarify Climate Change: The PBS Series ‘Earth: The Operator’s Manual’

Science-based documentaries have seen popularity and success in recent years. Programs such as “Planet Earth” and “Life” proved that millions of people can still be fascinated by films about the natural world. PBS’s special “Earth: The Operators’ Manual” offers another accessible, visual approach to an earth science topic.

Elise Mulder, posted on June 28th, 2011
Climate, Earth Observation, Quick Look

2011 is The International Year of Forests

The United Nations General Assembly has officially declared 2011 as The International Year of Forests, to encourage awareness and discussion about management and preservation of the world’s forests. Find out about a celebration near you.

Elise Mulder, posted on May 26th, 2011
Ecosystems, Quick Look

Data Basin: ‘Google Earth on Steroids Meets Facebook’

A system called Data Basin creates an opportunity to exchange spatial information. The aim is to create a forum for conservation dialogue that will foster collaboration among individuals and organizations.