Photo via the New Republic It's a widely held notion that politicians have long been in the pocket of Big Oil. And there's good reason for that perception: oil companies' huge campaign donations, vast lobbying power, and close ties to politicians have ensured that their taxes remain low , that hidden subsidies are around to provide extra funding, and that they receive preferential treatment in US energy policy. But there could be a new, ... View original post here: The Next Big Oil: Big Smart Grid?
So there really isn't anything that deep to this image. It's just a (more or less) life-sized blue whale eye. And on the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society site you can educate yourself/be mesmerized/ waste some time for a while staring at it while the entire life-sized animal scrolls across your browser window. Believe me, it's way cooler than you might think:... Read more from the original source: Ever See a Blue Whale Life-Sized on Your Computer? Now You Can
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Image credit: Peak Moment TV With last year's high gas prices fading in our memories , and with the Copenhagen climate talks grabbing the headlines, the peak oil meme seemed, until recently, to have been taking a bit of a breather. Then along came an (admittedly anonymous) whistleblower from the International Energy Agency claiming that Go here to read ...
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NatureVsFuture spring/summer 2010. Credit: NvF Brooklyn-based Nina Valenti's NatureVsFuture collection is a sophisticated fusion of eco-chic and street style. Nina incorporates sustainable and biodegradable fabrics--organic cotton, organic wool, hemp, soy, bamboo, seacell , lyocell , Ingeo (created from corn)--as well as recycled and technological fabrics like Polartec into her collection, produced... Read the full story on TreeHugger Read the ...
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NatureVsFuture spring/summer 2010. Credit: NvF Brooklyn-based Nina Valenti's NatureVsFuture collection is a sophisticated fusion of eco-chic and street style. Nina incorporates sustainable and biodegradable fabrics--organic cotton, organic wool, hemp, soy, bamboo, seacell , lyocell , Ingeo (created from corn)--as well as recycled and technological fabrics like Polartec into her collection, produced... Read the full story on TreeHugger Read the ...
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Just as India indicated it might follow the example of China (and much of the world) in announcing caps on carbon emissions , the country's ministers have announced they may follow China somewhere else at next month's meeting in Copenhagen: to the exit. As Denmark prepares a draft proposal that could set the agenda at Copenhagen, the four leading ...
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Just as India indicated it might follow the example of China (and much of the world) in announcing caps on carbon emissions , the country's ministers have announced they may follow China somewhere else at next month's meeting in Copenhagen: to the exit. As Denmark prepares a draft proposal that could set the agenda at Copenhagen, the four leading ...
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Loyale fall 2008, solano tunic. Credit: Loyale Clothing Eco-chic fashion label Loyale is holding a three-day warehouse sale (pricing of $15 - $40) starting tomorrow, November 30 through December 2, 2009. Shop Spring 2008 , 2009 , and Fall 2008 collections. Click through for details:... Read the full story on TreeHugger Read more from the original source: Loyale Warehouse Sale ...
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Loyale fall 2008, solano tunic. Credit: Loyale Clothing Eco-chic fashion label Loyale is holding a three-day warehouse sale (pricing of $15 - $40) starting tomorrow, November 30 through December 2, 2009. Shop Spring 2008 , 2009 , and Fall 2008 collections. Click through for details:... Read the full story on TreeHugger Go here to see the original: Loyale Warehouse Sale ...
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Image: Incredible Edible Blog While citizens of the world turn their eyes to Copenhagen , awaiting leadership with dwindling hope, one town has taken matters into the hands of the people. An idea that started around a kitchen table has grown into a reality demonstrating wisdom not seen since Gandhi. Starting from just a few herb gardens, the "Incredible ...
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Image: Incredible Edible Blog While citizens of the world turn their eyes to Copenhagen , awaiting leadership with dwindling hope, one town has taken matters into the hands of the people. An idea that started around a kitchen table has grown into a reality demonstrating wisdom not seen since Gandhi. Starting from just a few herb gardens, the "Incredible ...
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A sun-powered vehicle designed by Turkish students (left) won an award in Australia, while one of Turkey's new high-speed trains derailed. Photos by Istanbul Technical University Solar Car Team (left) and Turkish State Railways . November was a celebratory month for expats and Turks alike, with the American holiday of Thanksgiving falling on the same weekend as Kurban Bayram?, ...
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The Buchstabenmuseum is an NGO dedicated to preserving, restoring and exhibiting old signs from Berlin and around the world. Its owners save obsolete letters from the dump and instead tell their stories. It is a museum like no other! ...
The Buchstabenmuseum is an NGO dedicated to preserving, restoring and exhibiting old signs from Berlin and around the world. Its owners save obsolete letters from the dump and instead tell their stories. It is a museum like no other! ...
