News from the Biomimicry Institute - December 2015 edition

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Biomimicry Institute newsletter: December 2015

This month, discover climate solutions straight from nature, read the latest biomimicry headlines, get involved in a North American-wide bioblitz, and learn how to support the Institute this holiday season.

Check out the latest post from Asking Nature, a blog from the Biomimicry Institute and the Biomimicry Global Network.

Message to COP21: Need solutions? Ask nature.

Right now, world leaders are gathering in Paris at COP21 with nothing less than the future of our planet at stake. As these leaders work to hammer out plans, they’re going to need to land on solid strategies to limit greenhouse gas emissions and keep our planet’s temperature from rising. Luckily, the solutions are right outside our window. Read more about nature's climate solutions here.

In the news

University of Akron and Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers have discovered how blue tarantulas get their vibrant color.

UC Berkeley students team up with Autodesk to explore non-toxic 3-D printing materials.

Interface asks, "what does beautiful thinking mean?"

Dr. Dayna Baumeister and Toby Herzlich explore how bees and forests can teach us about successful leadership.

This short video from TechInsider (with over 4 million views so far!) shows the details behind a Biomimicry Global Design Challenge-winning team's design for an electricity-free refrigerator.

Three great ways to support the Institute this holiday season

#1 - Share your inspiration with our new “Inspired by Nature” totes, tees, hoodies, and onesies, on sale now.

#2 - Make a tax-deductible gift to the Institute and support biomimicry's next bold steps. Donate today!

#3 - Support the Institute while you shop through the AmazonSmile program.

Upcoming events

BioBlitz of the Americas
Coastal Redwood Biomimicry Network is holding a BioBlitz nature walk across the Americas over the weekend of January 16-18, 2016.

Take a walk with your friends and family and record your findings on the iNaturalist app on your smart phone. Get a group together, take a nature walk and share your pics with the world! Learn more and sign up here.

GreenBiz 16
GreenBiz 16 defines the greatest trends, challenges and opportunities in sustainable business today. Join us Feb. 23-25, 2016 in Phoenix and leave with innovative, actionable ideas you can apply in your own organization.

Save 10% on registration with discount code GB16BIO here: http://grn.bz/gb16bio