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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Image credit: Permaculture Media While regenerative coppice forestry may be struggling to take off in the US , in the UK Ben Law's stunning woodland house has shown many people around the world that there are a myriad of ways to work with our woodlands to create building materials, fuel and food from what surrounds us. Roundwood timber framing ...
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Image credit: Friends of the Earth UK While some see it as the only viable way to curb our carbon emissions, and there is evidence that the EU's carbon trading scheme has helped reduce emissions , the fact that the global carbon market has grown to over $136 billion has some people worried. Very worried. Given the ongoing fall ...
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Image credit: Jez Cope , used under Creative Commons license. From illegal tree killings to boost real estate values , to Berkeley tree protesters' controversial actions , chopping down even one tree can stir up a lot of anger. But when that tree is also a religious icon that is said to have grown from a staff bel... Read ...
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Image credit: Soil Association Earlier this week John was musing about how "peak fertilizer" could make manure a valuable commodity once more , and if Gene Logsdon's guide to managing manure is to be believed, some mega-farmers are getting back into... Read the full story on TreeHugger See the original post here: Is "Peak Fertilizer" Nearer Than We Think? New ...
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Image credit: Matthew McDermott , used under Creative Commons license. (This photo was taken in Copenhagen, not Cancún.) From a point-by-point debunking of his slideshows , to the House of Lords telling him to stop using their emblem , Lord Monckton is one of ... Read the full story on TreeHugger Read more from the original source: Lord Monckton Crashes ...
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Image credit: derekp , used under Creative Commons license. From asking what Reagan would do , through discussing a green Republican movement , to looking at Margaret Thatcher's mixed record on climate change , TreeHugger has devoted plenty of column ... Read the full story on TreeHugger View original here: Is Protecting the Environment a Conservative Concern?
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Image credit: The Economics of Happiness From the confessions of an economic hitman to David Korten urging that we rid ourselves of the Wall Street mafia , the green movement is no stranger to the idea that we may need to rethink conventional economic wisdom if we are going to get out of the crisis we face. But a ...
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Image credit: WK London , used with permission. We all know that energy conservation is good. And it is clear that solar can be a life saver in developing countries , as well as a great catalyst for improved school performance . But what if turning off the lights in your home or office could help someone in Africa ...
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Photos: Gilbert13 Though it's probably greener to just rescue scrap paper and post-its to bookmark your reading, the neat-freak bookworm in me couldn't resist these adorable themed bookmarks from UK-based design studio Gilbert13 . Made from sustainably-sourced, recyclable cardboard, the colourful markers add a more organized and thoughtful touch to your book collection. ... Read the full story on ...
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Image credit: Bike Doctor App From reading Treehugger on your iPhone to measuring air pollution with your android , there's no doubt that smart phones can enable greener, cleaner living. Now a new smart phone app is aiming to make one important green task a whole lot easier—bike repair. Gone are the days of getting stranded across town with ...
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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
