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Panasonic Eneloop Batteries Celebrate Walt Disney's 110th Anniversary
2012-02-06 07:01:00 Panasonic's popular Eneloop rechargeable batteries are showing their ?LoveLove? for the late Walt Disney. Officially approved, limited edition battery designs in red, white and black honor the award-winning animation pioneer by celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Solar Powered & Retro Styled Toyota 2000GT SEV Sounds Crazy, Sparks Interes
2012-01-13 18:46:00 The Toyota 2000GT SEV is a one-off, electric concept car being shown to the public at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. Designed by the Crazy Car Project under the direction of the Toyota Automobile Association, this ?shocking? automotive update takes Toyota's iconic late-sixties sports coupe from flower power to solar power.
Still Searching For Just The Right Pooper Scooper? Here's The Dog Dung Vacu
2012-01-10 10:00:00 Everyone I know with a dog thinks they have the best idea for a pooper scooper. Well, here's a new one: the Dog Dung Vacuum... a pooper scooper with power!
Dodge Co-Worker Cooties With The Vioguard? Self-Sanitizing Computer Keyboar
2012-01-06 21:45:00 I doubt the word 'cooties' was in Vioguard's application to the FDA for approval of the very first Self-Sanitizing Keyboard (The UVKB50), but when you consider all of the types of germs that congregate on and between the keys of communal computer keyboards, you'll definitely want to avoid them like the cooties. Hopefully, your company is willing to wait on line to order the sterile keyboard....
May I Have This Dance?
2012-01-05 16:19:00 Mitt Romney is Saturday night’s date on Friday afternoon. Scarcely a day goes by that I don’t hear someone wonder why Romney can’t break the 25% barrier in polls … or why he couldn’t gain ground on his 2008 Iowa numbers, despite spending millions of dollars to barely eke out a 2012 win. Remember back in ...
By: RSF America
World's Largest Bus Seats 300, Bends Like Beckham
2011-12-30 06:01:00 The 25 meter (82 ft) long Youngman JNP6250G developed by Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Youngman is the ?world's largest? public bus and can carry up to 300 passengers. Don't expect to ?bus da move? in luxury, however, as specs for the JNP6250G indicate it has just 40 seats... you do the math.
Mass Extinctions Now Guaranteed
2011-12-27 19:46:00 Some big developments many of you probably haven’t heard about yet: Expect 67% - 84% percent biodiversity loss by 2080 ? Holocene Mass Extinction within this century. It’s a short read, and includes a 75% extinction of all mammal species within 300 years. This is a doozy. And there’s more: According to the same study most of the land ...
Polymer Shown To Rehabilitate Soil After A Wildfire
2011-12-26 10:00:00 Wildfires claim hundreds of thousands of farm acres yearly, causing famines and permanent devastation to the soil that produced the farmed crops. But a graduate student at Tel Aviv University (TAU), along with his supervising professors from TAU and the University of La Coruña in Spain, has identified an anionic polymer polyacrylamide (PAM) that seems to enable reforestation more rapidly and less expensively than current methods.
Toshiba's 'Portable Gamma Camera' Takes Snapshots of Radiation Hotspots
2011-12-15 06:01:00 Toshiba has developed a portable radiation-sensing camera that overlays color-coded radioactivity measurements over visual images. The camera is a refined version of a similar concept tested and proven at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Eco-Friendly Oil-Filled Space Heaters Exude Retro Radiator Styling
2011-12-14 06:01:00 Cool heaters! The FZ Series Oil Radiator Heaters from Japan's Eureks may look film-noir retro but look beyond their finned skins and you'll find environmentally friendly, non-polluting, oil-filled space heaters designed to match the needs of today's power-saving, post-nuclear Japanese households.
Chinese Medicinal Plants Garden is World's Largest According to Guinness
2011-12-11 06:01:00 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM for short) has roots that extend back thousands of years, with seeds in folk cures that were already old when ancient Chinese scholars first began writing them down. It's no wonder, then, that one of China's oldest official medicinal plants gardens has been declared by Guinness World Records to be the world's largest of its kind.
Japanese Earthquake Seismogram Sculpture Created by Luke Jerram
2011-12-06 06:01:00 Dry statistics and flat printouts do little to convey the awesome destructive power of earthquakes. British multimedia artist Luke Jerram has found a way to bring data to life, as it were, and by doing so express not only the measured progress of the 2011 T?hoku earthquake over 9 minutes terrifying but also display the pure esthetic beauty of nature's fury in action.
DON'T BUY PATAGONIA
2011-11-29 18:04:00 In an effort to draw attention to its environmental cause, outdoorsman brand, Patagonia, recently bought a full-page ad in the New York Times to tell readers to "not buy their jacket." The clever marketing approach is connected to the Common Threads Initiative which advocates conscious consumption to reduce carbon footprints. Some argue that the campaign is a bit too ironic (and costly) to promote altruism over consumerism, but we must admit that, unwarranted or not, the ad has certainly captured the attention of many.
iPhone Geiger Counter Calls Out Concealed Radioactivity
2011-11-28 06:01:00 The Geiger Fukushima iPhone was designed to be cheap yet effective in exposing radiation hotspots. It accomplishes these goals by working with the owner's iPhone and a dedicated app, thus reducing duplication of components. Bonus: it's made in Japan's hard-hit Fukushima prefecture!
Pickmaster Plectrum Punch Owes a Debt to Credit Cards
2011-11-25 21:01:00 Attention indebted guitarists, don't be so quick to cut up those maxed-out credit cards. The Pickmaster Plectrum Punch quickly recycles VISA, Master Card and other name brand credit cards into cheap ?green? plastic guitar picks. Sing with me now, ?E I E I Owe!?
Chinese Compensation Scheme Saves Wild Predators, Reimburses Herdsmen
2011-11-15 17:40:00 Cry wolf, prey tell? China's innovative compensation program has proven to be a roaring success, protecting endangered wildlife as well as the pocketbooks of farmers and herders.
'Video Memo' Digitally Updates 3M's Classic Paper Post-It Notes
2011-11-14 06:01:00 Video Memo from Japan's Green House allows you to leave short video messages friends, family and/or co-coworkers can watch. With its 1.77-inch LCD screen and on-board CMOS camera, Video Memo is the 21st century's version of the Post-It Note.
Eco-Friendly Heat Pad Pencil Combo Composts As You Compose
2011-11-09 16:31:00 Care to shave a few cents off your monthly heating bill? Looking to be the next hot writer? Say ?yes!? to both, provided your purple prose is penned with the Heat Pad Pencil!
Chinese Officials Deny Hacking U.S. Environment-Monitoring Satellites
2011-11-02 18:40:00 From Popular Science - New Technology, Science News, The Future Now: Beijing officials are denying accusations the Chinese military interfered with two U.S. Earth-monitoring satellites, the wires are reporting today. On Friday, a draft report to Congress said at least two satellites were
Green Office
2011-10-30 17:07:00 I am glad I work in an office that is supporting Green environment. We are encouraged to recycle and most of the forms are done electronically. No paper wastage too as all of us print double sided. It is a good practice for all of us. On top of that, we are taught how to ...
By: mybabybay.com
Polar Bear & Penguin Ice Cube Cups Raise Environmental Awareness While Cool
2011-10-26 06:01:00 Global warming poses grave consequences for polar bears and penguins. Raise awareness of their plight while you raise your glass... cleverly chilled with global warming warning ice cubes from cups conceived by Japan's Atsuhiro Hayashi.
LED Emergency Flashlight Pig Needs No Batteries, Won't Hog Energy
2011-10-25 06:01:00 The cute, practical & eco-friendly 'Dynamo Torch Pig Shape' from Chinese online gadget emporium Shanghai Donya may have an unwieldy name, but this flashlight swine will rise & shine when storms strike and power outages leave you in the dark.
The High Cost Of Inaction
2011-10-22 17:44:00 In the High Cost of Inaction, Jim Gavin outlines the latest thinking on climate stabilization by Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow. As expected since 2004, things are much worse. Much, much worse. The window of opportunity is far smaller now then ever, and the likelihood of failure much greater. What follows however, is my own commentary to ...
The World's Greenest Companies
2011-10-20 04:38:00 Green momentum has seriously stalled during the past few years, at least in the public sector-but many of the globe's big companies missed the memo. Top-ranked companies are approaching green...
By: Light Within
Beijing to Build 42,000 Electric Car Charging Posts Within 5 Years
2011-10-12 06:01:00 Chaaarge it!! Beijing is becoming China's ?Electric City?, at least where drivers are concerned. An ambitious plan to set up 42,000 new electric car charging posts by 2015 intends to match the current number of gas stations in China's bustling capitol.
Awaken The Masses
2011-10-03 06:03:00 I have never heard of Guy McPherson before (unless I’ve simply forgotten), but apparently he’s heard of this blog. A reader shared with me his website, and his latest video is an absolute must watch: I was one of those that said “oh shit…” at around 7:45 minutes into the video, when I realized the significance ...
The Current Climate Predictions For Life On Earth
2011-10-01 13:15:00 If you don’t read Climate Progress, you probably should. Some pretty important analysis are taking place and published there. I realize this is ‘hard’, especially for the climate skeptics, but the world outside our walls is obviously and dramatically changing very rapidly. Therefore, I encourage everyone to bone up on what is actually happening, what science ...
Survival Mode Is Here, Now
2011-09-26 18:01:00 The Texas drought is now “the worst in history” with a severe threat to food production, livestock and the ability of the state to continue like before. Unfortunately, the author of that particular articles still remains clueless on climate change. Here’s a tidbit: Austin-Mabry’s high of 105 Sunday marks the 26th day of 105+ this year ...
Going organic: Good for your wallet, your health and the environment
2011-08-31 16:19:00 Today’s post is a guest post written by Amy Lizee. Switching to organic foods is a growing trend in many households across North America and the world. More and more families are choosing organic options for the sake of their children in terms of both physical health and for the sustainability of the environment. According... Read more »
Housing and Interiors
2011-07-28 06:49:00 Prof. Dr. Pintsch, Dr.tech.(h.c.), M.Arch., M.Civ.Eng., MBA As long as the billions strong and naturally produced two-legged species exists,it will require for the fulfillment of its basic...
By: Light Within
Photo Hunt 061: Raising public Awareness, khmer-style
2011-06-18 09:46:00 I was in Kratie long ago, stopping there to spend the night, on my way to Laos. The bus stopped at the provincial centre, also called Kratie, and the sign below caught my attention as it stands out prominently in the town's main street. I learned from the bus conductor that it was put up by the local commune office in Kratie town to call the entire community's attention and action to clean their surroundings, especially the river. Overall, the billboard is very informative and the design looks vintage from yesteryears ? like the 1950s bright colours and graphics where everyone looks spic and span. Don?t you think so? The main illustration in the signboard shows people cleaning up. On the upper right side box, it shows a person throwing a (plastic) bagful of garbage into the river. Underneath that is another person throwing plastic from the window of a moving bu...
How To Trim A Window In Six Minutes And Help The Environment At The Same Ti
2011-04-22 16:35:00 Andersen Windows has just announced a new eco-friendly trim which boasts an installation time for an average window of under six minutes! The trim comes in many colors and quickly snaps on to windows. Don't worry, Andersen did not sacrifice durability for
Visit to Meerut and Agra : An eye opener to a corrupt environment
2011-04-10 06:58:00 I have made many visits to this area but one such visit to Meerut and Agra made me realize the brutal reality of corruption that exists in India. Both these towns are next door to New Delhi and are backed up with bountiful agriculture, numerous medium and small Industries. Both cities have an access to tourism revenue. One with Taj Mahal and other with the proximity to Haridwar and Rishikesh. There is a stretch of road after Hapur town built on toll basis. However, I was in for rude shock when my car driver paid Rs 10 as cash to the man managing the extreme gate instead of paying the official fee of Rs 15. His argument was 'it saves time standing the queue plus saves the money '. 'Does he take all the money he collects?? I questioned. 'No way, this loot goes to all the way to his boss and shared across the organization '. 'But how would Ms. Mayawati - UP CM get the revenue? My naïve question must have surprised my driver. 'Are Bhaisaab. The person has already paid the money i...
By: goggly
Controlling your home's environment? There's an app for that at T
2011-03-25 22:31:00 There's new ownership and a new sales regime at the Loft Condominiums at Trio in Chicago's Fulton River District. The big draw for buyers of the remaining units is likely to be the new prices, $199,900 to $359,900 for units that range in size from 653 to 1,259 square feet. The homes are loaded up with features and the new team has conjured up an unusual one -- a Smart Home app that runs on an iPad or iPhone and controls various aspects of the home environment. Christine Lutz, of Garrison Partners, gives us an overview in this sponsored video....
The Importance of Library Level Integration in Open Source Environment
2011-03-19 09:03:00 By Jonathan FlackOpen Systems Engineer, Likewise SoftwareAs an Open Systems Engineer at Likewise Software I routinely encounter unique customer problems. Most of these problems require a clever solution which tends to be specific to the customer site.Earlier today, however, I got a query from an Ubuntu user that really made me consider how important library level integration by application developers can be when administering an open source environment. A lot of vendors out there provide free solutions without being open source, and a lot of these solutions solve one problem or another in your environment, but it's rare to come across a piece of software that really cleanly integrates into your deployed OS in a way that provides a multitude of very clean solutions to everyday problems.This user had a simple Linux application for which he needed to verify user authentication by simply passing the username and password to generate a pass/fail response. The application was neither ...
By: My SysAd Blog
Ron Paul (R-KY) Is Pissed At Liberals For His Overflowing Toilets And Dim L
2011-03-11 07:35:00 Teabagger Tea Party Hero Rand Paul Complains About Democrat Attempts To Conserve Energy When There Are BIG BUCK$ To Still Be Made By Ultra-Right Capitalists By Depleting Our Resources… First off — allow me to apologize for the lack of action ’round these here parts over the last... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
One Dollar Bills Versus Dollar Coins? It Would Also Aid The Environment and
2011-03-09 05:03:00 One Dollar Bills Versus Dollar Coins? It Would Also Aid The Environment and Our Health....Americans have resisted any, and all, attempts to convert the use of $1 Dollar Bills with that of a minted coin. It seems the thought of carrying a little extra weight turns off 64% of the population....Let us look at the main motivation for eliminating the dollar bill - it is way cheaper!....We mustn't forget that cotton is considered the world's dirtiest crop due to its heavy use of insecticides. Cotton covers 2.5% of the world's cultivated land yet uses 16% of the world's insecticides..
Another GTL Guest Column: ?Angels, Asbestos, and the Blind Eye of the News?
2011-02-20 00:21:00 THIS IS A GUEST COLUMN CONTRIBUTED BY TIM ELLIOT *** ?Angels, Asbestos, and the Blind Eye of the News? It amazes me what the news shoves down our throats, and what they turn an absolutely blind eye to. I?ve heard over and over again about Michelle Bachman slamming Michelle Obama?s breastfeeding tax... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Soap Flakes Eliminate Slippery Bar Soap Problems
2011-01-17 08:52:00 Why did bar soap fall so far out of favor when it was once the king of the shower? It is likely because bars can be slippery and awkward and no one wants to use them once they get worn down to the cracked and crumbly little nubs. Soap Flakes, a design by Nathalie Stampfli, is a bar soap grater that seems to solve the old problems of using hard soap.
Chopstick Tree Art Sculpture Helps Make a Point
2011-01-15 23:03:00 In another effort to encourage people to use reusable chopsticks the China Environmental Protection Foundation has sculpted a chopstick tree and handed out reusable chopsticks.
Biotic Video Games Bring Life To The Small Screen
2011-01-15 00:00:00 At Standford University, Assistant Professor Ingmar Riedel-Kruse and his team are developing ways to take real micro-organisms and make them part of video games.
2010 Warmest, Wettest Year On Record
2011-01-13 20:43:00 From Fire Earth and NOAA: Combined global land and ocean annual surface temperatures for 2010 tied with 2005 as the warmest such period on record at 1.12 F (0.62 C) above the 20th century average. The range of confidence (to the 95 percent level) associated with the ...
Mudslides Smash Through Brazil
2011-01-13 20:07:00 At least 348 people have died by mudslides in Brazil in the last 24 hours, as torrential rains wash down entire mountain sides. The death toll is now over 361 people. Up to 10 inches of rain caused massive flooding and mudslides, with dozens thought to have been buried alive. Torrential Rains Kill Hundreds In Brazil There’s ...
Gigantic Floods Pummel Australia
2011-01-11 22:53:00 Watch that video all the way through. Then read this: The leader not fit to lead: Abbott continues to deny climate change Is Tony Abbott fit to lead Australia? Based on his stance on climate change, one has to say no. In what has to be the most dispiriting election in decades, the major political parties are doing ...
Four Loko Booze Becomes Eco-Friendly Ethanol Fuel
2011-01-11 22:20:00 Discontinued and dangerous high-alcohol, high-caffeine beverages, like Four Loko, are being repurposed in an interesting way - ethanol fuel. It's estimated that four cases of 23.5-ounce cans can be used to make a little bit more than a gallon of ethanol fuel.
The Real Terrorists
2011-01-07 20:50:00 Fire Earth has a new entry on who the real terrorists are: Up to 5,000 German Farms have been closed due to dioxin contaminated feed. Up to 5,000 German farms have been closed. The full extent of the dioxin contamination has not been revealed. About 150,000 potentially contaminated eggs were exported to the Netherlands for reprocessing. At least 1,000 chicken farms ...
More Signs of Climate Collapse
2011-01-04 21:30:00 I have reported on this before, but it is a situation that is getting worse. Up to 200,000 Indian Farmers have committed suicide in the past decade. The reason? Climate collapse. And Monsanto has also played a big part in this. Drinking pesticide has got to be an utterly horrible way to kill yourself. Many Americans still don’t ...
Study Suggests We?ve Hit ?Peak Travel?
2011-01-04 20:40:00 Commuting sucks, no two ways about it. It?s a slog, and a lot of us are saying to hell with it. A study of eight industrialized countries shows passenger travel appears to have peaked in 2003. The study suggests demand for travel and automobile ownership has reached a saturation point despite predictions, by the International ...
By: News for Greens
Shark Finning - A Despicable Crime
2011-01-04 19:54:00 Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay held at gunpoint during fishing investigation At one such establishment, Ramsay said, he managed to get away from the people keeping him and his team away. He then hurried up a set of stairs to a rooftop and looked down to discover ?thousands and thousands of fins, drying on ...
Corporations are Destroying The World
2011-01-03 22:14:00 A powerful video with a powerful message: Thanks to Doug for sending this in. I am deeply saddened that in the face of so much evidence that we still cannot seem to change our behavior. The following two stories are related: 1,000 Blackbirds Fall From the Sky In Arkansas Thousands of Dead Fish Show Up in Arkansas River Birds ... |
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