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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Could a combination of alligator farming and hydroponics be the savior of former chicken farmers, or is it a dangerous and cruel distraction? Go here to see the original: Could "Gatorponics" Revive Defunct Chicken Farms?
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Just in time for Mother's Day and warmer temps, Elsa and Me's little organic cotton dress gets a colorful red makeover. Read the rest here: Elsa and Me's Little Red Dress is Perfect for Mothers and Daughters, Too
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The prototype Globe/Hedron is a bamboo greenhouse designed to organically grow fish and vegetables on top of generic flat roofs. It uses aquaponic farming techniques so the fish's water nourishes the plants and plants clean the water for the fish. Here is the original: Rooftop Fish Farm Ups the Ante for Urban Agriculture
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Solar power systems are great choice for homeowners, but what if you're just a renter? A plug 'n play solar power package could be the answer. Read the original post: Plug 'n Play Solar Systems Could Give Renters a Renewable Energy Option
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Cats and dogs are usually thought of as obvious enemies -- but for one young cheetah and his canine companion, life as friends has never been better. See the original post here: Cheetah and Dog Celebrate One Year of Friendship
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#Occupy Wall Street interrupted regularly scheduled corporate Earth Day programming, and offered a glimpse of the grassroots environmental activism the event was originally about. See the rest here: Earth Day Gets #Occupied
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A new report says utilities around the world will ramp up smart grid spending, with worldwide projects hitting $46.4 billion in 2015. Read more here: Worldwide Smart Grid Spending to Hit $46 Billion in 2015
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A proposed plan for New York would build a layer of pedestrian paths connecting upper levels of buildings. More: Sky Network Would Add Elevated Pedestrian Bridges to NYC
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James Cameron's wife wore a sustainable gown at the "Titanic 3D" premiere in support of her Red Carpet Green Dress fashion. Read more here: Suzy Amis Cameron's Hemp Silk Green Gown is Red Carpet Stunner at ‘Titanic 3D’ Premiere
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Like an adorable, penguin-centric version of 1984 . Read the original: New App Lets Smartphone Users Spy on Penguins Anytime, Anywhere
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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 ...
