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 is Carnival of the Green #178 and it's being hosted Go Green Travel Green, a website that focuses on simple steps to make your travel greener. From green hotels and public transportation to local food and eco-tours, Go Green Travel Green is chock full with eco travel tips, reviews, and news. So head on over to this ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #177 and it's being hosted by our friend Brad Hole over at Sustainable Group's brand new blog . The company recently launched a hot new redesign of their site, so make sure to tour around a bit while you're there. So, with that said, head on over to check out Sustainable Group ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #176 and it's being hosted by our friend Shea Gunther over at Mother Nature Network (MNN), a website that's your one-stop resource and an everyman's eco-guide offering original programs, articles, blogs, videos, and how-to guides along with breaking news stories. So head on over to check out MNN and read this week's ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #175 and it's being hosted by Green Living Online, the e-version of Green Living Magazine. From food, to fashion, to energy, to transportation, Green Living has got the Canadians covered! So head on over to this week's Carnival to find a round up of green news and events from the past week, ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #174 and it's being hosted by GreenDeals Daily , a blog that gives tips about saving money and scoring deals for important aspects of life such as food & drink, clothing, entertainment, and school & work. So head on over to this week's Carnival to find a round up of green news ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #173 and it's being hosted by EcoJoe's , a blog that incorporates environmental news and eco-friendly tips and experiments, that are all targeted towards the "Average Joe." So head on over to this week's Carnival to find a round up of green news and events from the past week, submitted by other ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #172 and it's being hosted by our friend Don Bosch and his blog, The Evangelical Ecologist . Don's newly-designed blog has been live for many years now, and is based here in Newport, RI (lucky for us, we get to catch up with him at our monthly Green Drinks gatherings). So head ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #171 and it's being hosted by Joe Kennedy and his blog The Enobling Journey . Through his blog, Joe shares the steps that he's taking in his own life to be more green. He's hoping to educate his readers while also learning from others along the way. So head on over to ...
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This week is Carnival of the Green #170 and it's being hosted by Emmett Duffy and his blog The Natural Patriot , which is dedicated to cultivating and putting to work a new and universal ideal of patriotism appropriate to the new Millennium. Emmett is a Professor of Marine Science at the College of William and Mary’s Virginia Institute ...
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Save the sea creatures! Handcraft your own natural specimens using these these simple patterns, some yarn and a crochet hook. View post: 8 Enchanting Sea Creatures You Can Crochet
A Finnish designer has made a working surfboard from broken skateboards. Read the original here: Hollow Surfboard Is Made from Broken Skateboards
