Warmer ocean temperatures pose a serious threat to corals around the world. Warmer waters typically kill the brown or green algae that a reef depends on for food, leading to bleaching and death of the reefs, but Penn State scientists have found some algae are not affected by rising temperatures, buying their coral partners some time.
Heat-resistant algae have been found in the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean as well as in spots in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Scientists aren’t sure if the resilient algae can save corals - the algae may not be able to be imported to coral reefs where it doesn’t naturally occur and there are other things threatening coral, including rising ocean acidification, pollution and bottom-trawling fishing. Considering all of that, the algae may be just a temporary life-preserver.
But some scientists think warmer waters may encourage the growth of these algae, benefitting the reefs […]

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A stationary diesel engine on a dairy farm. Photo: nwnyteam Victory for Air Quality
Just in the US, there are at least 900,000 stationary diesel engines generating electricity, mostly for agricultural and industrial purposes. Taken together, they produce quite a bit of nasty emissions, especially those that run almost 24/7 (others are used only sporadically or in case of emergency). but they’re about to get cleaner: The EPA is announcing new regulation for existing stationary diesel engines that will “reduce emissions of formaldehyde, benzene, acrolein and other toxic air pollutant…Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Does Leo put his money where his mouth is when it comes to the environment? Why is activist Carrie Underwood endorsing fur fashions? How did the studio feel about Avatar’s green sub-plot? Today’s Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.

Leonardo DiCaprio Discusses His Lifestyle Though he’s not a man of the cloth, Leo works hard to practice what he preaches. Says Leo: “I’ve been driving a hybrid car for years now. My house is built green with solar panels. I admit I don’t walk to work and I don’t have a compost pile, but I am trying to set an example.”

Carrie Underwood Endorses Imposter Faux-Fur Wanna wear fur without all the eco-guilt? A new faux-fur line called Imposter launched this week with tons of support from celebs like Carrie Underwood, Angie Harmon, and Emily Rossum — 10 percent of each […]

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Christopher Drummond Beauty at Susan Cianciolo A/W 2010 presentation during New York Fashion Week. Credit: Emma Grady Susan Cianciolo’s colorful handmade garments for Autumn/Winter 2010 were made even brighter so with the help of Christopher Drummond Beauty. While the makeup brings to mind environmentally-themed film, “Avatar” the organic looks are actually inspired by vibrant colors found under the sea. Click through for more photos and for Christopher’s tips on mastering the look at home: …Read the full story on TreeHugger

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