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: Reuters The results from the 2010 midterm elections are just about all in, and surprises are few and far between. As expected, the GOP swept back into power in the House of Representatives, taking at least 60 seats so far. John Boehner will be the new Speaker of the House. Democrats hung onto the Senate, with Majority Leader ...
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If you're looking to spruce up your home with the hottest sustainable, responsibly made products (or if you just want to see some eco eye candy) check out our picks for the latest and greatest green home wares . ... Read the full story on TreeHugger View original post here: Best of Inhabitat: Green Your Home Decor
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If you're a fan of The Simpsons--or Banksy , for that matter--you have undoubtedly seen this week's intro segment, directed by the mysterious and world-renowned street artist, which attempts to show the ugly side of consumerism--watch the video, below. Making other green headlines this week, researchers based in Montréal, Canada, have found a worrying correlation between markers for air ...
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Photo credit: Environment Point Green burials have been a growing trend in the United States for some time now -- and the term itself has come to encompass very different kinds of natural burials. But it's still surprising just how fast they've grown. An AP story out today reveals that the Green Burial Council "now counts more than 300 ...
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photo: Wayne National Forest / Creative Commons Since the overwhelming majority of Americans have been shown to back solar power, this next one comes as doubly-good news: The latest Solar Market Insight report from SEIA shows that by the end of the 2010, the amount of solar installed this year should be more than double the amount installed in ...
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Image Courtesy of the City of Sydney It's a safe bet that few, if any, of Sydney's bicycle commuters go with penny farthings as their two-wheeler of choice. The outdated ride (popular in the 1870s) is most used these days for its retro value and the occasional race . But when artist Alasdair Nicol set out to make a ...
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Photo Credit: ©2010Basel Action Network (BAN) This week, U.S. Representatives Gene Green and Mike Thompson introduced a new bill for e-waste legislation: Responsible Electronics Recycling Act of 2010. The bill is geared toward stopping companies from being able to export electronic waste to developing countries -- an action that is causing incredible environmental damage and harm to human health ...
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The office building, going for LEED Platinum, is built on top of a brick factory from another era. It rises to the challenge. Go here to read the rest: The Centre For Green Cities At Evergreen Brickworks Demonstrates How To ...
"The stakes are very high and scientists are not the best people to deal with the social, ethical or political issues that geoengineering raises." View original here: Geoengineering is a Technical Fix for a Political Problem
