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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The Revolve Tap Water Filtration system is an easy way to start choosing to drink tap water over bottled water. Original post: Revolve Water Bottle Filters Tap Water While You Drink
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Christopher Mims looks at the issue of "Path Dependence and the Stupidity of LED Light Bulbs" Read more here: Why Are We Putting 21st Century Light Bulbs in 19th Century Sockets?
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The David Brower Center Serves As A Model For How A Building Can Be an Epicenter of Education and Activism for A Community Read more here: Happy 3rd Anniversary David Brower Center! How a Building Can Build Community
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What is mad cow disease or BSE? Are you endanger and getting it? What are the symptoms? Here is the original: What Exactly is Mad Cow Disease and Are You at Risk of Getting It?
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Thankfully, the fleeing driver's reputation was the only thing seriously injured following this foiled hit-and-run. The rest is here: Bus Blocks Driver From Fleeing After Hit-and-Run With Cyclist (Video)
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Short people use less energy, take up less space and have a smaller carbon footprint. It is about time they were recognized for it. Here is the original post: Short is the New Green
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Shh. Trees are trying to get it on. Here is the original post: Noise Pollution Makes It Harder For Plants to Have Sex
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Thanks to an unprecedented alliance between five key nations to create the world's largest conservation area, wildlife in Africa will now be able to get around much more freely -- and safely. Read the rest here: World's Largest Wildlife Conservation Area Established in Africa
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By flexing its back, this galloping robot increases its stride and dramatically beats previous speed records for legged robots. Here's how. View original post here: Robotic Cheetah Smashes Speed Record for Legged Robots
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If Newt Gingrich is so wrong about putting gun racks in Chevy Volts, what is he right about? See the rest here: A DIY Gun Rack Proves Newt Gingrich Knows Nothing About Environmentalism
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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 ...
