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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Last week, a boat in the Amazon spilled around 210,000 gallons of popcorn into a major river, making the surface of the water look a bit like the floor of a movie theater. Find out how oil workers came to the rescue, below, and read on for more stories from the world of green, including photos of the beautiful ...
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Photo: Edouard Martinet It was a trailblazing 'showcase' deal in global climate negotiations: Norway agreed to send $1 billion to Indonesia , if the nation would put a moratorium on logging its natural forests and peat lands, and replant degraded areas. The deal would reduce carbon emissions by millions of tons, and prevent widespread habitat loss. Indonesia accepted, and ...
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Photo: TreeHugger When it comes to holiday shopping, the kids should be the most fun to buy for -- but fighting other parents for the hottest toy only to see it break before breakfast on the day it's opened is hardly the way you want to spend your season. Instead, choose from these durable, timeless toys that will bring ...
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Ahh the holidays; chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose... circling the mall parking lot seventeen times just to find a spot? Wrestling desperation-filled shoppers to grab the very last Elmo? This year, avoid all the less pleasant bits of holiday shopping by checking out the Inhabitat 2010 Green Holiday Gift Guide ! Inhabitat ...
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Bill McKibben speaks with Dr. Kevin Danaher at Green Festivals 2010 in San Francisco in this TreeHugger exclusive.... Read the full story on TreeHugger Read more: GreenFest 2010: Bill McKibben Interviews Gabe Wisniewski from Greenpeace
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Photo: TreeHugger Beauty is often a key component of luxury, but these holiday gift ideas have more than just a pretty face -- they're also savvy green additions to your home, your commute, and other important aspects of day-to-day life. Satisfy even the most particular design junkie on your list with a drop-dead gorgeous bike, decor items handmade by ...
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Maybe you'd like to dress up as a roller coaster this year? We can tell you how to do it -- using materials you have at home! We also have news on a new study that says sleep makes you skinny, a toilet paper manufacturer getting rid of the tube, and more in The Week in Pictures. ... Read ...
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If you're looking to spruce up your home with the hottest sustainable, responsibly made products (or if you just want to see some eco eye candy) check out our picks for the latest and greatest green home wares . ... Read the full story on TreeHugger View original post here: Best of Inhabitat: Green Your Home Decor
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If you're a fan of The Simpsons--or Banksy , for that matter--you have undoubtedly seen this week's intro segment, directed by the mysterious and world-renowned street artist, which attempts to show the ugly side of consumerism--watch the video, below. Making other green headlines this week, researchers based in Montréal, Canada, have found a worrying correlation between markers for air ...
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On the renewable energy front, it's been good news this week: Northern Ireland just outlined how it hopes to get 40% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and, not to be outdone, First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, speaking to Reuters, said Scotland should be able to produce 100% of its electricity from low-carbon sources by 2025. ...
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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
