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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With spring right around the corner we know it’s time to clean out the closets, donate old garb, and update with more basic yet sustainable pieces that can be worn every day. For great wardrobe additions, look no further than eco nscious and their new online retail store. It’s a great place to find eco-fashion tees, polo shirts, hoodies, ...
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Getty When we watched in awe as TVCC, a Rem Koolhaas-designed hotel, went up in flames a month ago , Beijingers weren't just watching one of the most spectacular building infernos in recent history, a disaster that cost a firefighter's life, millions of dollars in damages, and perhaps sky-high pollution levels . It was also easy to see it ...
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Photo credit: Canopy Verde Linda Wong admits to having a major bag fixation. In fact, the designer and founder of Canopy Verde , a line of eco-friendly clutches and totes that debuted last fall, was so vociferous about curtailing the use of plastic bags that her high-school friends soon dubbed her the "bag police." Canopy Verde's premiere collection features ...
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Image via: Facebook As part of the Comic Relief Campaign , Stella McCartney has designed several Red Nose t-shirts , which are all made in Africa and support. The Beatles , Madonna and Morecame & Wise, and even a baby bunny photographed by Mary McCartney each adorn their own tee or tank. Re... See more here: Stella McCartney Designs Affordable ...
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Photo credit: Origins Does a good night's shuteye frequently elude you? You're just one of the 76 percent of Americans who have trouble getting their 40 winks in on a regular basis, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Because sleep deprivation can do a serious number on your body's ability to recover from the stress of the daily grind, ...
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Image via: EcoEnvelopes Are you a business (or person) that frequently mails envelopes inside of envelopes in order to get a customer to ship something back or for reply mail? Seems kind of like a waste of envelopes, eh? Well now EcoEnvelopes has come up with a solution - a USPS approved "eco-indicia" stamp that is bi-directional. Considering that ...
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The race is on to build a 100 mpg car. The X-Prize Foundation has ponied up $10 million for the team that can win the race, and prove that their car is economically viable for full-scale production. Check out our slideshow of the hybrids, EVs, and air cars that are making automotive history X. Listen to the man behind ...
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Photo credit: Hip & Zen Obama may be talking green jobs , but America's current economic meltdown has claimed more than its share of environmentally conscious businesses, including Domino , Sprig.com , and Plenty . See original here: Hip & Zen To Close Doors
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Image via: Author's Photos While perusing the aisle of my local grocery store the other day, looking for some sort of "sauce" to go on quesadillas and burritos, I ran across this Chipotle-Ranch Dressing. Perfect I thought. Then I got it home and realized it was a "vegenaise" product. Good Grief! I'm a vegetarian, but I've had trouble getting ...
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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
