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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Just when you thought it was safe to get out of the water, it turns out that land onshore might be more likely to make you sick. See the original post: Playing With Beach Sand Might Make You Sick, Warns EPA
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Experts and activists from the city and from the rest of the country met to share ideas on how to make Chicago a more bike-friendly city. Check out this great video of the event! Continued here: How Can We Make Chicago More Bike Friendly?
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Last week I showed a new British design for a cycling backpack for suits; turns out that there is already one on the market, made in Vancouver. View original post here: SuitSak Is A Garment Bag For Your Back
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This is up from the previous estimate, which was 87 MPGe. But this being a plug-in, that number can be misleading, and there are a few things you need to know about it... More here: Toyota Predicts Plug-in Prius Will Get 95 MPGe
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Spread the love with flower seed bombs, Mexican dark chocolate fondue, reclaimed housewares, organic textiles, and more. See the original post here: 10 Great Green Gifts for Valentine's Day
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Olek, the famous yarn artist, has hit London, crocheting on a massive scale. Read the rest here: Compulsive Crocheter Olek Yarn Booms a Room and a Taxi with Stunning Results (Photos)
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The island territory hopes you're hungry -- and that you've got a hankering for reptile meat. View original post here: Puerto Rico Wants to Feed You Its 4 Million Iguanas
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This year, some football fans (and their accommodating loved ones) may have found the Super Bowl Sunday's most dramatic moment wasn't part of the game at all. Original post: Super Bowl Ad Goes Silent for Ocean Conservation (Video)
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Combination of a warm winter & increased natural gas production is making natural gas the fuel of choice. Continued here: Cheap Natural Gas Reshaping Power Generation & Home Heating: Coal Will Take The Loss.
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Combination of a warm winter & increased natural gas production is making natural gas the fuel of choice. Here is the original post: Cheap Natural Gas Reshaping Power Generation and Home Heating: Coal Will Take The Loss
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This hand operated gramophone is as simple as it gets. Original post: Minimalist Gramophone Makes Playing Music Super Simple
Contrary to previously held notions of how whale songs are shared between neighboring populations, a surprising study finds that whales living the same ocean basin are singing different songs. Read the original post: Study: Humpback Whales Living in Same Ocean ...
