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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For the fouth year we're heading to Maker Faire Bay Area to check out the amazing projects, gadgets, designs, and DIY wonderfulness that will be gathered there this weekend. Here's where you can follow along! More here: TreeHugger Heads to Maker Faire Bay Area 2012
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A leading airline executive builds a tiny, rustic retreat with no electricity or running water. More here: Top Airline Executive Creates Tiny, "Treehouse" Home
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The hydrocarbon-investors felt that the electric car maker was a 'non-core asset'. Read more: Abu Dhabi Sells 7% Stake in Tesla, Makes $113 Million Profit
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A crisis continues: The area of sea that's covered by slick far larger than acknowledged. See the rest here: Source of Total Gas Rig Leak Found But Stopping It Still Long Off
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When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, recycling and bicycling go hand in hand -- heck, they're almost the same word. Read the original post: Shabby Old Bikes Transformed Into Rideable Works of Art (Video)
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"This is the last resort; there is no way out of this one," President Anote Tong. Read the rest here: Kiribati Moving Entire Population to Avoid Rising Seas
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Tentsile portable habitation units are half hammock, half tent, and provide shelter and comfort in a range of outdoor situations. Go here to see the original: Portable Tree Houses Work in Any Environment (and Don't Require Trees)
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Once completed, the 30 turbine project will provide electricity to meet 5% of Oahu's needs. Read the original: Hawaii Breaks Ground on its Biggest Wind Power Project Yet
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Beware, good citizens! The Lorax is going to transform your children into America-hating class warriors. Want proof? Watch: Go here to read the rest: The Lorax Will Turn Your Kids into "Occu-Toddlers": Fox News (Video)
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An artist creates a beautiful studio from reclaimed redwood fences. Read the rest here: Reclaimed Fences Become a Beautiful, Stealthy Shedworking Studio
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A Finnish designer has made a working surfboard from broken skateboards. Read the original here: Hollow Surfboard Is Made from Broken Skateboards
How to grow tastier tomatoes and how to make food taste sweeter without sugar: just two amazing discoveries from a study of the chemical interactions underlying tomato flavor preferences Read the rest here: The Secrets of Tasty Tomatoes Discovered - Can ...
