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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Photo via: Karen 2873 Over the past several years, there has been a rather interesting development of eco-sensitive technology designed to help us humans along with our daily lives by giving us a gentle nudge in the right direction of eco-friendliness. I am talking about such innovation as the Eco-Pedal, the Eco-Switch, and the Aware-Car. If you've ever spent ...
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Designer Bryndis Sveinbjornsdottir and her clothing in her newly opened shop (Photo: Rabeika Messina ) Thanks to the collapse of the major banks, the ongoing economic crisis , inflation of the króna and escalating unemployment , many resourceful Icelanders living in the small island nation’s biggest city, Reykjavik, are turning to crafting to save and earn money. "Those who ...
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While there were some genuinely inspired designs at this year's Greener Gadget Design Competition (check out the 2009 winners), there were some seriously questionable/funny entries. Thankfully they got their moment in the spotlight too. Check out a plastic device which tells you how well your houseplant is do... Go here to read the rest: Greener Gadgets 2009: Design Competition Also-Rans (Video)
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Today we came across these funky house slippers called UNCUT, made from 100% natural felt and designed by Ernest Perera .... Continued here: UNCUT felt slippers by Amor de Madre
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Image via: Flickr We've been pretty excited about Biome Lifestyle's innovative camping gear in the past, and this spring the folks over at Biome Lifestyle are using their success to encourage other British furniture designers by holding a Product Design Competition. The design must be as environmentally friendly as possible, but also include "good design, great style, strong ethics." ...
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photo: Jonathan Talbot / World Resources Institute Last time we mentioned Ashoka's Changemakers it was in the context of the Global Water Challenge . Now comes word that they are launching a new online competition to search of "system-changing innovations in agriculture and rural development." It's called " Cultivating Innov... More: Want $5000 For Your Great System-Changing Rural Agriculture Idea? ...
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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
