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 the NY Times What could be the greenest, most important climate and energy bill ever to hit Congress (sorry Lieberman-Warner ) was unveiled yesterday—it's the Clean Energy and Security Act . The ambitious bill seeks to shape a new energy policy for the US, and it proposes a number of revolutionary green advances: a surprisingly aggressive plan ...
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Photo credit: Global Girlfriend If you want to get the most bang for your recessionista buck, investing in transformer clothing that offers the versatility of several different looks is a savvy move, both financially and sartorially. As a skirt, Global Girlfriend's Organic Super Sash Skirt can be worn with the fold-over sash tied in front, on the side, or ...
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Photo credit: Continental Clothing U.K. shoppers will be able to examine the carbon footprint of the clothes they buy for the first time, thanks to the launch of the world's first Carbon Reduction Label for textiles. Initiated by Continental Clothing , a London-based organic apparel company, in partnership with the Carbon Trust , the new label will state the ...
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"Energy Efficient Firefly" by Andy Gonsalves Threadless is looking for the next, big green tee. The online community-driven T-shirt company is running an Earth Day-themed challenge, sponsored by Wacom and Origins , to solicit designs based on what "green" means to you: Is it a cleaner environment? Sustainable resources? Renewable energy? Global responsibility? All of the above? Or maybe ...
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LNG plant on Sakhalin island, Korsakov, Russia . Image credit: IHT , via Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters) This is a global tale, of LNG freighters bringing vast quantities of natural gas to North America, of US 'NIMP' ("not in my port") protesters bypassed by existing LNG terminals, and of a market-driven end to the " Drill Babies ." Much good will ...
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Photo: Flickr , CC Something Rare: Bus Rapid Transit Done Right in the US! Our friends at StreetFilms had a closer look at the Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Los Angeles, and what they found makes me very happy. This BRT line, though short, is very well done (there's even a bike path next to it, and ...
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Summer Rayne Oakes kicks off LA Fashion Week with Style, Naturally. Photo: R.Cruger Paparazzi hung out in West Hollywood to check out the scene at Stella McCartney ’s eco-friendly clothing boutique. The occasion: Summer Rayne Oakes ’ book party for Style, Naturally (her guide to sustainable fashion and beauty) and the hip guests were sipping, nibbling and chatting to ...
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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
