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Recycling as You've Never Seen it Before

Image credit: Good Recycling is such an easy process. All it takes is a extra second to place a can, bottle, or piece of paper in a specially marked bin instead of the garbage. What happens next, however, is not so straight forward. Good takes us on a tour of what happens after the recycling leaves the blue bin.... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 14

What's Old Is New Again: Traditional Knowledge Inventory Informs Innovation

Low-tech Magazine, consistently highlighting how age-old low-tech solutions are thoroughly applicable in creating a more eco-friendly world, serves as a useful antidote to the usual high-tech hubris that infects much of the new green deal talk. A recent post on the newly established Traditional Knowledge Inventory is no exception. Though not fully fleshed out yet, all of the topics are fascinating for lovers of hu... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 33

Toyota RAV4 EV with Tesla Powertrain Coming to the U.S. in 2012

Photo: Toyota Tom Hanks Will be Pleased A joint press release by Tesla Motors and Toyota has announced that the two companies have agreed to work together on a new electric RAV4 that will be powered by Tesla technology. The ultimate goal is to put it on the market in the United States in 2012, and in the meantime, Tesla will produce a fleet of prototypes for evaluation before the end of this year. The first prototype has already been built and is now being tested. Read on for more details.... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 21

Go Below the Surface of the Gulf Oil Disaster With This Great NRDC Interactive Graphic

Oh! Moving, graphic and informative all at the same the same time! If you want a quick overview of all the impacts that the BP oil spill has had (and is having) on the entire marine ecosystem, from the ocean floor to the air above the surface, look no further than NRDC's new Go Below the Surface of the Gulf Oil Disaster interactive graphic. Done by Jason Bishop, it really does a great job of laying it all out right in front of you. Check it out; here are some screengrabs to give you a... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 50

Moso Bamboo Transplanted From Century-Old Louisiana Grove to Oregon (Video)

If you love bamboo as much as I do, just as a substance, forget about any specific green credentials it has, then check out this short video from Bamboo Revolution. It explains and documents in return for returning one of the original ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 39

Then and Now Photographs Document Stunning Melting of Himalayan Glaciers

All images courtesy of environment 360 We've brought you a lot of news about glaciers around the world, and most of it is depressing. From the top 5 disappearing glaciers to the threats to Mexican volcanic glaciers to the closing of the world's highest ski run, we're losing our glaciers at an alarming rate. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 41

Earth's Upper Atmosphere Suffers Record Breaking Collapse

Image via Space.com The Earth's upper atmosphere has had a record breaking collapse, one that has scientists both puzzled and worried, NASA announced Thursday. The collapse occurred during a period of low solar activity known as a "solar minimum." During a solar minimum, sunspots and solar flare activity heavily diminish. Since the date range of a solar minimum expands over a 12-month period, it can take up to 6 months to identify one. digg_url = 'http://www.t... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 24

How is Super Mole Blood Tied to Gene Therapy?

Photo of an Eastern mole by S. Aquaticus Scientists have discovered that moles can survive underground for long periods of time because they have super hemoglobin. They have a more efficient means of transporting carbon dioxide. This allows them to burrow below the surface of the earth and, even cooler, be able to re-breathe their old air. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 53

Saving the Earth by Shrinking Humans

Image: The Incredible Shrinking Man If you have run out of controversial topics for dinner conversation, or websites to stumble upon, here's one for you. The Incredible Shrinking Man project researches and reviews the "implications of genetically downsizing the human species to better fit the earth." You might think this ranks somewhere between the lunatic fringe and a last-ditch gamble to avoid the extinction of humankind in a sci-fi novel. We did. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 49

14 Apps Connecting You to the Gulf Oil Spill

Image via The Leak In Your Hometown App developers are always quick to hop on a new trend, especially one as big as the Gulf Oil Disaster. But that also means a plethora of tools and apps for all of us, from the serious news to snarky political elbowing. For staying up on the latest updates, becoming a citizen reporter, or simply grasping the impact of the spill, here are 14 apps that connect you to one of the greatest ecological disasters the US has ever experienced. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger read full article ...
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Tuesday,20 July, 2010 | Hits: 40