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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Jillian Ganz overlooking Suzy Amis Cameron's green dress fitting. Photo by Jim Peck Even with Linda Loudermilk and Stella McCartney's high-end sustainable clothing, it is still an effort to get eco-minded celebs into black tie worthy gowns. A couple years ago, retro Chanel was all the rage, which was a great idea, until Reese Witherspoon discovered hers wasn't a ...
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Alice Cooper paid about $28,000 to replace an O in the Hollywood sign back in 1978 when it was restored after years of deterioration. Since then, the famed sign has become legendary. Now Mad Men' s John Slattery, Old Christine 's Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Virginia Madsen, Tippi Hedren, and Aisha Tyler are trying to save the landmark from encroachment by ...
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Do the Oscars matter? Ask The Cove director. Photo by Todd Wawrychuk, courtesy of ©A.M.P.A.S. Yesterday the Academy Awards announced the nominees for the big Hollywood Oscar extravaganza on March 7. Of course, Avatar is among the ten candidates in the Best Motion Picture of the Year category, tying with the Iraqi drama, The Hurt Locker, for highest number ...
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"Stella walks the talk," says Cameron Diaz strutting along Kuktavi's eco-turf. Photos by RCruger It was Friday night in Hollywood and the starlets were in full eco-friendly regalia for the paparazzi and press. Cameron Diaz donned sequins, Emily Deshanel sported an animal print, Liv Taylor carried off an organic peek-a-boo sheath, Rosario Dawson arrived in Stella’s little black dress ...
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Photo via Celebs Gone Good Ok, so this isn't a true green item. But, kudo's to my favorite eco-celeb, Leonardo DiCaprio for his consistent give-back spirit. Leo and Kate Winslet returned to their Titanic roots to help out the ship's one remaining survivor. The actors have lent their support to pay for 97-year-old Millvina Dean's nursing home care. Millvina ...
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Photo via e-how Jennifer Aniston often gets mocked by the eco-crowd for her light green pledge to make a difference by taking three-minute showers, which include a teeth-brushing. Now, she’s getting serious and stepping up her green game by spending $15 million on an eco-makeover for her Beverly Hills mansion. As part of her green renovations, she will add ...
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Photo via Starpulse Country cutie Taylor Swift has earned major accolades as both a singer and a style icon. Now, she's opening up her closet and recycling the one gown her fans haven't seen her wear; her prom dress. Taylor donated her Jessica McClintock gown to Donate My Dress ; which launched a national drive to help girls find ...
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Photo via Ecorazzi Eco-hunk Leonardo DiCaprio is the new face of TAG Heuer Carrera watch. A gig formely held by fellow greenie, Brad Pitt. But, so long Brad and hello Leo! Ecorazzi posted the first shot of his soon to be released ad campaign. The green... See the original post: Leonardo DiCaprio's Timely Campaign, Paul McCartney's Green Family Affair, and ...
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Photo via Green Living Some celebrity parents go gaga for silly names; others green baby gear. The crazy-name game is beyond our scope, but we do applaud Hollywood’s penchant for raising eco-conscious tots . Seems when the maternal instinct kicks in, even the most gold-minded star’s heart turns green. Yes, stars can afford to buy the best eco-everything--but let’s ...
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Ellen adds a Human Society award to her Emmy trophy. Photo via: Flickr/Alan Light With the endless and growing list of animal loving good deeds that Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have accomplished, the Humane Society of the U.S. honored the couple last night in Beverly Hills at its 23rd annual Genesis Awards, its tribute to ...
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The office building, going for LEED Platinum, is built on top of a brick factory from another era. It rises to the challenge. Go here to read the rest: The Centre For Green Cities At Evergreen Brickworks Demonstrates How To ...
"The stakes are very high and scientists are not the best people to deal with the social, ethical or political issues that geoengineering raises." View original here: Geoengineering is a Technical Fix for a Political Problem
