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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It's a house made out of a billion euro notes, but you can't spend any of them. Read the original here: House Made of a Billion Euro Notes Opens to the Public
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Spanish company Lucirmás debuts Pure-Bottle, a fully recycled and recyclable table set which consists of a glass, lantern and spoon. Excerpt from: Lucirmás Turns Single Wine Bottles into 3-Piece Table Sets
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Clean energy has made some impressive headway in a number of U.S. states; these before and after maps tell the tale. Here is the original: Renewable Energy Generation is Up in Nearly Every U.S. State
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Clean energy has made some impressive headway in a number of U.S. states; these before and after maps tell the tale. More here: Maps Show a Decade of Renewable Energy Growth, 2001-2011
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Why are drivers so frequently let off the hook in fatal accidents? Continued here: In 21 Fatal Bike Crashes in NYC Last Year, Only Two Arrests Were Made
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A new smart meter technology is able to distinguish a TV from a refrigerator and all of the other power loads in a house so users can more fully understand their energy use habits and how to change them. Read the original post: New Smart Meter Technology Can Tell Your Appliances Apart
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. See more here: Let's Learn From Medellín, Colombia’s Sustainable Transportation Capital!
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A simple graphic says it all. Read more from the original source: A Picture Is Worth....Take the Stairs
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The groundbreaking competition racing flat offers sustainable elements in every part of the shoe. Here is the original: Innovative Performance Running Shoes Can Save 30 Million Pounds of Landfill in 20 Years
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Thankfully, the fleeing driver's reputation was the only thing seriously injured following this foiled hit-and-run. The rest is here: Bus Blocks Driver From Fleeing After Hit-and-Run With Cyclist (Video)
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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
