Monthly Archive for August, 2011
Photo: Kelly Rossiter
Right about now people are wondering about how to use up their tomatoes, and of course, all the zucchini they have from their garden. Here is a soup that takes advantage of both of those while adding some protein from the black beans. I used tomatoes and zucchini from my own garden, and garlic from my n...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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With world-famous parks like the High Line and Central Park, smaller green spaces in New York City often get overlooked. But this summer, the small City Hall Park at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge has become a destination for tourists and New Yorkers alike, thanks to the first ever outdoor retrospective of Sol LeWitt’s work. Put on by the Public Art Fund, “Sol LeWit... weiterlesen...
Source: IHS CERA Oil Sands, Greenhouse Gases, and US Oil Supply PDF
Hundreds have been arrested at the White House in the protest against the Keystone XL pipeline. James Hansen has said "it's essentially game over" if it is built. But today Energy Secretary Steven Chu implied that it's a done deal, saying "It's not perfect, but it's a trade off." He suggests that the problem ... weiterlesen...
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Last year we reported how researchers at Switzerland’s University of Geneva had come up with an interesting way of making it rain– by shooting lasers high up into the sky. At the time it seemed like science fiction, but now it is science fact after the team successfully finished tests around Lake Geneva.
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The tiny South American nation of Suriname has recently joined its neighbor Guyana in creating an agency dedicated to dealing with climate change. Suriname, the continent's smallest country, is a low-lying nation on the northern coast of South America, with the majority of the population concentrated along the coast where the capit... weiterlesen...
If there was ever a way to streamline the process of turning your sketches and blueprints into digital files, the Inkling pen just may be your best bet. While traditionally the digital documentation process for artists and designers has required tediously scanning each sheet to assure for correct orientation, alignment and a squaeky clean shot, by comparison the Inkling lets y... weiterlesen...
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Much to the contrary of the rhetoric used by the Keystone XL's supporters (which now appear to be not only the U.S. State Department, but Obama's Energy Secretary Stephen Chu), the tar sands pipeline that thousands of citizens are pro...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Read the rest of Lantern-like Hanging Japanese Tea House Brings Visitors in Touch With Nature
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We recently reported on a new oil leak at the site of last year’s devastating Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and now a massive slick of oil has been spotted that stretches for nearly 10 miles. Last year, nearly 210 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the gulf before it was finally stopped. Despite numerous sightings and heightened anxiety within the area, BP Spokesman ... weiterlesen...
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Noise pollution from humans is guilty of many things -- causing whales to lose their way, killing giant squid, leading baby fish away from good habitat, and generally stressing out animals. But while we know noise pollution in the oceans is causing whales to yell their songs, scientists have only just discovered that it is also causing birds t... weiterlesen...
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Good news from Alexandria, Virginia: Its dirty GenOn coal plant, which has drawn the ire of residents and activists, is shutting down next year. The plant had failed to comply with Clean Air Act standards for years, and occupied some of the city's prime waterfront space to boot. A recent report confirmed that the plant wasn't ne...Read t... weiterlesen...
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Solar startup Solyndra has just shut down and announced thier intention to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The news comes as a considerable shock, particularly considering how, just two years ago, Solyndra was the talk of the solar world. Not only did the company successfully secure a $535 million loan guarantee from the government, but they opened a massive $700 million dollar... weiterlesen...
Read the rest of Radioactive Control: LuzInterruptus Haunts Dockville Festival with Ghostly Nuclear Figures
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by Miyoko OhtakeAustin couple Anne Suttles and Sam Shah built a house to last their lifetime—and longer. Mixing new efficient systems with old upcycled materials, they keep it weird while keeping it green.
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Photos by Jaymi Heimbuch
Fondue is the perfect dish. Yes, it is tasty (very tasty!) but it also a very social dish. Good friends gather around the fondue pot just waiting to see who'll be the first to lose their bread chunk--it's usually me! Enjoy this dark chocolate fondue with a late harvest Mourvèdre, you won't regret it. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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There may finally be a way to power your car forever — the only catch is that the fuel would be radioactive. Charles Stevens of Laser Power Systems (LPS) is working on creating an emissions free turbine/electric generator powered by nuclear thorium lasers. Though thorium is gaining a reputation as the “safe” nuclear element, with all the recent controversy surr... weiterlesen...
Solar power tech innovator Solyndra has announced it will be filing for bankruptcy. 1,100 full time and temporary employees are being laid-off immediately, the company said in a press statement.
The company promoted an innovative solar power approach based off of modular lightweight rooftop panels composed of cylinders ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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