Sustainble Death: Going Green Right into Your Grave
February 23, 2009
Who would have thought – death is the latest way to go green?!
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For many eco-conscience individuals, it’s just not enough to live a green lifestyle. Sustainable death, green burials, and the possibilities of renewable energy options via death are all emerging trends to take environmentalism to the grave.
Bizarre to Best: Sixteen People-Powered Gadgets & Vehicles
February 21, 2009
Photo by Dano via Flickr
Contemplating the simplicity of antique drills and hand-cranked turntables, we can gain inspiration for powering our everyday lives from old-world inventions spurred by the desire for efficiency. Today, many companies are exploring human-powered options for common devices. And while people-powered home heating and cooling is likely a long way off, many other simple daily tasks can be energized with a little human exertion.
10 Unbelievable Eco Technologies and Green Gadgets
February 20, 2009
From luminescent fiber-optic wallpaper to wood-powered hot tubs, kinetic iPods and cardboard bridges, green technology and sustainable innovation continue to amaze and impress us all. Here’s a look at our top 10 eco inventions:
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Sun Power: Jet Fuel for the 21st Century?
February 16, 2009
By Irargerich via Flickr
Airplanes and jets have become part of everyday life since the first flight more than a century ago. Solar aviation, on the other hand, is finally nearing perfection after decades of exploration. The first functional solar cells were introduced in 1954 – 2 decades later, in 1974, the first solar powered airplane made its virgin flight. The small-scale model was the first of many attempts to power aircraft with the sun…
20 Amazing Images Attributed to Global Warming
February 14, 2009
By Mysi Anne via Flickr
Global warming has been discussed and debated until we’re all about sick of hearing the debates and discussions. Instead of analyzing scientific data or arguing over who’s to blame for climate change, take a look at these intriguing global warming images of the shocking and unusual changes we’ve experienced in recent years. These oddities may or may not prove that global warming is real in your book, but they’re amazing nonetheless!
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