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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This week marks Carnival of the Green #216 , and it's being hosted by Ethical Superstore, a site based in the UK that's committed to helping the ethical consumer "buy what you believe in." Through the Ethical Superstore website , you can purchase the finest quality fair trade, organic, and eco friendly products. So head on over to this ...
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This week marks Carnival of the Green #213 , and it's being hosted by The Fun Times Guide to Living Green , a website that believes that every little step counts. They are on a quest to find fun, simple, creative, easy, and inexpensive ways to begin (or continue) living green. So head on over to this week's jam-packed ...
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This week marks Carnival of the Green #212 , and it's being hosted by Enviroblog, a blog that is hosted by the Environmental Working Group. Enviroblog dishes out tons of practical advice on how to live with fewer toxins in our food, air, and water while discussing what government agencies should be doing to protect public health. So head ...
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Today marks Carnival of the Green #210 , and it's being hosted by EcoNewMexico . Did you know that living in New Mexico and the American Southwest has special ecological considerations? We sure didn't. You can learn all about it at EcoNewMexico . The site addresses simple, practical steps you can take to lead a more environmentally sustainable life, ...
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Today marks Carnival of the Green #209 , and it's the second Carnival of this week - a special dose! Congratulations to all who have submitted entries and hosted over the years to make it such a success! Head on over to this week's jam-packed Carnival hosted by Go Greener Australia . The site is a collection of links ...
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Happy New Year! This week marks Carnival of the Green #208 , and the first Carnival of 2010. Congratuations to all who have submitted entries and hosted over the years to make it such a success! Head on over to this week's jam-packed Carnival hosted by OnEarth , a publication from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). It includes ...
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This week marks Carnival of the Green #206 , and it's being hosted by Daily Mitzvah , a blog hosted by Jen X. Jen is a teacher, historian, radio aficionado, and endlessly curious about all things uplifting, quirky, and off the main highway. So head on over to this week's Carnival which includes a round up of green news ...
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This week marks Carnival of the Green #205 , and it's being hosted by Pragmatic Environmentalism , a blog that explores urban sustainability. Thanks so much to Brenda Pike, who runs the site, for a last minute Carnival round-up. Through her blog, Brenda keeps track of all the interesting environmental topics she reads about (and too soon forgets) and ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #203 and it's being hosted by EcoSalon , a site that believes that environmental consciousness doesn't have to mean granola, that style and sustainability belong in the same sentence and that living green is fun, not fussy. From fashion to decor to wellness, EcoSalon keeps you up to date with tips and ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #202 and it's being hosted by Pure Natural Diva, a blog that encourages us to make a commitment to greener living, without giving up the high heels. In otherwords, we can make small changes on an ongoing basis so that we're transitioning to whole living. So head on over to this weeks ...
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This hand operated gramophone is as simple as it gets. Original post: Minimalist Gramophone Makes Playing Music Super Simple
Contrary to previously held notions of how whale songs are shared between neighboring populations, a surprising study finds that whales living the same ocean basin are singing different songs. Read the original post: Study: Humpback Whales Living in Same Ocean ...
