The Next Big Oil: Big Smart Grid?

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?

Ever See a Blue Whale Life-Sized on Your Computer? Now You Can

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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e-Waste Expected to Plateau by 2015

published May 6, 2009 and has No Comments

Photo via Jaymi Heimbuch According to a study by Pike Research called “Electronics Recycling and E-Waste Issues,” we can expect to see a leveling out of the amount of e-waste heading to landfills by 2015.... Read the original here: e-Waste Expected to Plateau by 2015

Power Down for the Planet Winning Videos

published May 6, 2009 and has No Comments

It seems to be Video Wednesday around here. Lost in the Earth Day party we had here on TreeHugger was the announcement from Power Down for the Planet on their video competition winners. College campuses were challenged to pledge for better computer power consumption habits, a... See more here: Power Down for the Planet Winning Videos

Greener By Design 2009 Will Explore Greener Products for Leaner Times

published May 6, 2009 and has No Comments

If you have any sort of involvement in business and/or design and you're in San Francisco or planning a Springtime trip to the bay area, you'll want to pencil in Greener by Design to your calendar. It's an event that puts together some of the best minds in design to figure out how to incorporate sustainability into design so ...

Make The Easiest Cardboard Laptop Stand

published May 6, 2009 and has No Comments

Photo via Green Upgrader I've had two problems with my laptop that has sent me hunting for solutions. First, I find myself hunching over my desk to see the screen, and second, to help it cool down every so often, I have to prop it up with whatever random object happens to be on my desk at the time. ...

Carbon Neutral Sailboat Rescued by Oil Tanker

published May 6, 2009 and has No Comments

Image from Guardian What is it about those Brit's and their love of extreme danger... Last week we had the Catlin Arctic expedition in trouble and today we have the Carbon Neutral Expedition's sailboat being saved by an oil tanker (gulp) of all things. The Carbon Neutral Expedition , consisting of two guys and a 40 ft.sailboat, set off ...