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 mightyboybrian AT&T and SmartSynch feel that their resources combined provide a better way to get the s mart grid up and running. SmartSynch will use AT&T''s wireless network as a platform between homeowners with smart meters and utility companies. ... Here is the original: AT&T Offering Wireless Network as Smart Grid Solution
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This week is Carnival of the Green #171 and it's being hosted by Joe Kennedy and his blog The Enobling Journey . Through his blog, Joe shares the steps that he's taking in his own life to be more green. He's hoping to educate his readers while also learning from others along the way. So head on over to ...
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The week-long global gathering kicked off today. Photo via IISD Reporting Services Even journalists living in this year's host city of Istanbul are a bit perplexed about the event we've dubbed "waterpalooza." Local advertisements describe it as "A big water meeting in Istanbul!" and that seems about as specific of an explanation as most people can muster. The chief ...
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The low cost of vinyl windows helped make McMansions possible In March, 2005 John Laumer wrote a defense of vinyl windows: Look Out Any Window ; in March , 2006 I suggested that he was wrong in A Year Ago in TreeHugger: A Defence of Vinyl . In March, 2007 I ate some of my words in Vinyl Windows: ...
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photo: For for Thought Tours Need an excuse to get away ? Food For Thought Cultural and Organic Cuisine Tours are the perfect way to step outside of your routine without leaving your green values in the suitcase.... See more here: Indulgent Food Getaways, Now That's Food for Thought
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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
