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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Photo: Ecologic Brands Some weeks ago we were sent a media release describing what was considered a "first-of-its-kind bottle." The Ecologic Brands hybrid milk bottle is biodegradable, compostable and recyclable. We say hybrid because it is really two bottles in one. The outer shell is made from 100% recycled cardboard, using the same paper pulp methods that create egg ...
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Photo via UC Berkeley A recently published report is exposing some shocking exploitation of the Amazon's natural resources --and this times it... Read the full story on TreeHugger More: Amazon River Water Being Stolen and Bottled Abroad
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Image via bot . Whether you're experiencing sunny warm temps or the cold burst that's sweeping the nation, it's important to stay hydrated...especially in the wake of New Year's celebrations and revelations. I try a LOT of products throughout the year; everything from natural skin care lines and organic foods, to coolers made from recycled materials and clothes made ...
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Image via GlobalTap Getting free refills for your reusable water container can be tougher than it sounds. While it'd be nice to walk into a cafe or restaurant and ask to fill 'er up, social decorum says you should buy something to sweeten up your request. While TapIt NYC has helped thirsty folks find free water refills , that's ...
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Image via: Quirky We may not be big fans of plastic water bottles, but the new Petal Drops rainwater-collecting flower that sits on top of any reusable bottle is a cool idea. Design website Quirky lets users choose which items are created, but only after it reaches a purchase commitment threshold will the item go into production. The PetalDrops ...
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Image via: Billaday on Flickr.com Share We've devoted plenty of time and space to exposing BPA in our water bottles , and to documenting the phase-out of BPA , (or Bisphenol A) but did you know that ... Read the full story on TreeHugger More: More Than You Paid For: BPA Found in Cash Register Receipts
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A weekly wrap up of green and socially minded business news from the gang at TriplePundit.com . COP15 Is Here - The conference everyone but email hackers have been waiting for is upon us. Will Copehagen produce meaningful dialogue or fizzle? Follow along with Tom Schueneman and others as we track the conference live... Read the full story on ...
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Photo via Maurice When did water fountains become more of a novelty than an expectation in urban areas? And when did their restoration become news? It seems to say something about the state of free clean drinking water in cities - perhaps we've realized we've gone too far towards bottled water and are finally, finally making our way back ...
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Yesterday was America Recycles Day , which isn't a bad thing as an idea -- certainly, more recycling is better than less -- but do we really need a day for it? Last year, Lloyd called recycling "bullsh*t" as a big picture solution, and reiterated it this year , and he's right. Do we really need a day dedica... ...
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We'd all like to be a little healthier--especially around the holidays, when food, drink, and merriment leave us a little less svelte. Help the health nut on your list get out of the fitness rut with natural rubber exercise gear; stay hydrated with on-the-go water filters; and ward off illness with essential oil diffusers. More of an aspiring health ...
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Photo via International Rivers The International Herald Tribune has an interesting (if embarrassingly headlined--in the print edition, they went all-out for an Icarus reference) look at the boom and bust of the Spanish solar industry today . Basically, in ...
Image credit: Andrew Zuckerman When Andrew Zuckerman , a renowned commercial photographer, turned his lens on animals, the result was a series of striking images that resonate with emotion. Collected in his book Read more from the original source: Captivating ...
