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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Images via: Zoic.com San Diego based cycling clothing company Zoic just released their spring line, which now includes EcoZoic - an organic and bamboo charcoal blend of clothing that is both functional as well as eco-friendly. But while Zoic wants to get you properly outfitted, they also want to help you hid the road and the trails with the ...
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Image via: Pants to Poverty The tension is building on the eve of the G20 summit in London with the ongoing threats of violent disruption to the proceedings. 35000 people enjoyed a peaceful demonstration at the G20 rally in Hyde Park on Saturday, so for those who want to smash city windows in this week we recommend putting on ...
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Edun's Spring/Summer line is featured at Clary Sage in San Francisco for the next few weeks, and Edun's founder, Ali Hewson, took some time to talk with us about Edun and the inspiration for starting the business. ... More: Ali Hewson Talks about Edun Clothing (Video)
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Hooraay for spring, sunshine, flowers and new pretty ethical clothing collections like Adili's recently launched Own-Label . This popular online fashion store, that won Retailer of the Year at the Re: Fashion Awards in November, has branched out from stocking regular ethical fashion favourites to creating their own 15 piece collection for SS09. Designed by Sury Bagenal the collection ...
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Summer Rayne Oakes kicks off LA Fashion Week with Style, Naturally. Photo: R.Cruger Paparazzi hung out in West Hollywood to check out the scene at Stella McCartney ’s eco-friendly clothing boutique. The occasion: Summer Rayne Oakes ’ book party for Style, Naturally (her guide to sustainable fashion and beauty) and the hip guests were sipping, nibbling and chatting to ...
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Organic cotton t-shirt from H&M, photo via Nitrolicious Most of us, when looking for organic, eco-friendly clothes, know enough to skip the mall; sustainable materials and mass-produced clothes with commercial appeal hardly ever overlap. But we guarantee you'll know these five companies, who have enough recognition and reputation to do whatever they want and yet are choosing to incorporate ...
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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
