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
published March 24, 2009 and has No Comments
Valdez oil spill . Image credit: Alaska In Pictures Today marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill. It's hard to believe so much time has passed since the tanker dumped 11 million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound, but it's not surprising that the spill's effects still linger. There is oil beneath the ...
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photo: Matthew McDermott Photographers and filmmakers, the EPA wants you! As part of its Earth Day activities, the Environmental Protection Agency is launching an interactive film and photography project: Submit your own videos and photographs documenting what your doing to protect the water you drink, what steps your taking to reduce air pollution, and how you're contributing to the ...
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In this video from IFAW Germany ( International Fund for Animal Welfare ), an elephant comes in for a landing in the style of a jumbo jet. IFAW is making the point that travelers should think twice before purchasing ... Read more here: Amazing Jumbo Elephant Landing - IFAW Germany PSA (Video)
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As CEO of TerraCycle, I'm constantly thinking about how to solve problems with waste. From bottle bills to packaging taxes, nothing is too out-there to me. I've come up with four radical solutions that could help curb the problem. Click through for my concepts and let me know your reactions and alternative ideas. ... Go here to see the ...
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San Francisco is getting ready for Earth Hour 2009 Clear Channel donated three large billboards in major areas of the city, my Wells Fargo ATM machine reminds me to turn out my light every time I grab some cash, and videos galore are coming out to promote it. Check out a few after the jump.... Read more from the original ...
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Earth Day ‘09. It’s just around the bend and yet, for many enviros the term is so-not-music to the ears. After all, every day is earth day, right? But are we really always giving our best or giving back to our communities? If we’re going to be honest, er, ok—if I’m going to be honest—not really. If you’re like ...
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Scott Hahn, Loomstate. Photo courtesy of Loomstate . Sustainable companies are on the rise but that didn't make it any easier for us to pick out the hottest eco-CEOs paving the way. However, we've managed to narrow the list down to seven that have kick-started global change. The hotties listed below (in no particular order) have businesses that are ...
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Mountain top removal in action. Via: YouTube If you've never seen what mountaintop-removal coal mining looks like, watch this short video. Coal companies clearcut forests on ancient Appalachian mountains, blow apart the mountain itself to get to pockets of coal, then shove the dirt and debris over the side where it fil... Original post: Don't Destroy People To Power Homes
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Image via: Healthy Planet This Sunday March 22nd is Mother's Day here in the UK and while we all like to show our mums how much we love them, we're also wary of these occasions, like Valentine's Day , that can be overwhelmingly commercial. Luckily, as TreeHugger's gift guides show, there are many ways of giving green gifts . ...
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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
